Finding good Christmas gifts for drummers can be tricky, especially if you don’t know what you are looking for. Drummers are can be some of the toughest to please, they are the most physically tested musicians in bands and the amount of money that goes into configuring drum kits and maintaining them can be mind-blowing at times. So, picking out a gift that they will actually enjoy can be a tough task. Here is a compiled list of some cool gifts ideas in 2020 that every drummer would want.
These are gift ideas for your drummer boyfriend or girlfriend, father, sister, mother, grandma, or anyone else you can think of. I’m sure you’ll find something they’ll love.
Under $25
Pearl PTT13 Drum Key Multi-Tool
The PTT13 TechTool features 6 Hex Keys, 5 Screwdrivers and a bottle opener for when all the work is done. Each tool is forged to exact tolerances using heat-treated S2 alloy and completed with an anodized black finish. Small enough to fit comfortably in your pocket, the TechTool is a vital addition to any drummer’s gig bag.
Having a multi-tool handy during a show is priceless, because things can break or come loose without notice. Pearl’s PTT13 Multi-Tool is a top choice, made with high quality alloy and built to last.
Big Fat Snare Drum – Steve’s Donut 14″
The BFSP was engineered to effortlessly transformany snare drum into your very own vintage, beefy, thump 70’s-inspired Big Fat Snare Drum. Unlike gels and tape, BFSP lowers the fundamental pitch of the drum without any of the hassle.
Simply placed on top of your existing snare skin, The Custom blend of patent pending rubber and plastic instantly face-lifts your medium to high-pitched tuned snare drum and delivers that sought after, authentic, deep and warm tone we all know and love. Equipped with a thumb cut out for quick removal a rubberized gasket for weight balance and stability
Fred MIX STIX Drumstick Spoons, Set of 2
Add musical fun to your cooking with the Fred and Friends MIX STIX Drumstick Spoons. This set includes one slotted spoon and one solid spoon. The spoons are made of solid beechwood. These classic wood spoons are shaped like drumsticks at the handle. Drum on your pots and pans when you’re not stirring. Each spoon measures 13 inches long.
If you know of a drummer that likes to cook, you might as well give them drumstick wooden spoons. These spoons are pretty cheap, very funny, and make a great gift idea for drummers. It can be a great gift for any music lovers.
On-Stage DA100 Clamp-On Drum Stick Holder
This can become a problem if they drop a drumstick during a performance and don’t have access to their spare ones. This is a drummers nightmare! No need to fear, the On Stage DA100 drum sick holder comes to the rescue.
The DA-100’s C-shape mounting clamp attaches easily to most stands or other hardware. Its extension arm is angled downward at 45 degrees for easy removal and placement of sticks while playing. The neoprene pocket can be removed from the mounting clamp for easy cleaning.
MusicSafe Classic Earplugs
The MusicSafe Classic offers professional hearing protection from Alpine, a leader in innovative solutions for hearing protection. Alpine MusicSafe Classic contains two different and interchangeable sets of music filters with outstanding sound characteristics, perfect for medium and high attenuation rates.
Alpine MusicSafe Classic earplugs are produced from a very soft, flexible, and durable thermoplastic material that adapts to the unique shape of your auditory duct, and are thus very comfortable to wear.
TAMA QC8B4 Quick-Set Cymbal Mate 4pc/Pack
One of the most tedious parts of being a drummer is dealing with cymbal wingnuts. These pieces of hardware hold our cymbals on the stands so they don’t fall off and get damaged.
It’s almost guaranteed that we’ll lose the little wingnuts due to them dropping on the ground — especially in dark clubs when bands switch during a show. Tama’s Quick Set Cymbal Mates are a great alternative to traditional cymbal wingnuts that all drummers will love. They make changing cymbals a breeze and are much easier to handle and hold onto.
$25 to $50
Vic Firth Drumming Glove
A good pair of leather gloves can help a drummer maintain a correct tempo throughout the set and eliminate any slippage issues. Vic Firth makes great gloves at affordable prices. If you’re looking to hit it out of the park with a gift, gloves never fail.
These are available in small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. The premium cabretta leather palms offer a reliable grip and the synthetic mesh back prevents the hands from overheating. The Velcro closure is pretty standard but reliable nonetheless.
Evans G2 Tompack
Like drumsticks, drumheads are something that no drummer can have enough of, and so these are one of the best gifts to give a drummer even if they have everything. Drumheads slowly wear out over time, and it’s great to have a range of different ones on hand for different playing situations.
A perfect blend of depth, sustain, and attack…the G2 is a two-ply head (7mil each) featuring extraordinary consistency and durability. Its versatility makes it a perfect choice for the working drummer who switches between styles. It makes rack toms sing and floor toms growl. The coated version delivers additional warmth, focus, and depth.
Evans Realfeel 2-Sided Practice Pad, 12 Inch
The Evans RealFeel practice pads are the most popular of their kind. Featuring a natural gum rubber playing surface with a dark gray fabric finish that resists wear and tear, RealFeel practice pads provide the best practice substitute to any acoustic drum. Offered in a variety of models, the RealFeel suits every player’s practice needs, no matter how demanding.
All Evans RealFeel practice pads are designed, engineered, and manufactured to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.
$50 to $100
Tama Rhythm Watch RW200
Rhythm Watch RW200. TAMA’s Rhythm Watch has everything a drummer needs to make sure they stay on tempo-live and in the studio. Like the original Rhythm Watch, the RW200 features plenty of volume to use while playing real drums, a dial for quick tempo adjustments, separate volumes for quarter notes, eighths and triplets, but now features a large, easy to read backlit display, a more durable housing and keypad, and even more memory for pattern storage.
The RW200 is versatile, programmable, and customizable, so it’s great for your solo practice, band rehearsals, and gigs – when the pressure kicks up in the studio or at the show, your nerves won’t make the tempo creep up.
Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones V2
The new stereo isolation headphones version 2 (SIH2) features a redesigned larger driver in the ear cups that deliver a more powerful low end, cleaner mids and clear highs for a superior sound.
Overall noise levels are reduced by 25 decibels, so that music can be listened to and played along with at safe volume levels. And the improved padded headband creates a more comfortable fit, making them enjoyable to wear for extended periods of time. With the upgraded sound quality of these headphones, they are great for practicing, performing, or just listening to music in a loud environment.
DrumDial Drum Tuner
Easily tunes drums by measuring pressure on the drum head. Fast and precise. Ahead DRUM DIAL Precision Drum Tuner Measures drum head tension DrumDial quickly and precisely tunes all drums by accurately measuring drumhead tension NOT tension rod torque.
Tension rod torque can be used to tell you when you are over tightening a bolt to prevent thread damage, but is not accurate for drum tuning because of the difference in screw tolerances, plating, corrosion, and thread wear. You can eliminate these problems by using a DrumDial to measure drumhead tension directly from the drumhead, allowing you to precisely tune your drums faster and easier than ever before.
