Nuvo Zip-Kit Essential Compact Drum Kit

The Nuvo Zip-Kit Essential is a fully acoustic, compact drum kit designed to go wherever your music takes you. Everything packs neatly into the bass drum, making it straightforward to store, carry and set up - whether that's in a school music room, a practice space or at home. Despite its compact footprint, it includes all the core components needed to learn and play drums from first principles, making it a genuinely practical solution for music teachers and their students.

The kit features an 8" height-adjustable snare, a string-operated 10" hi-hat, a 90-degree kick pedal, an adjustable stool and a pair of 7A hickory sticks. A foam mute pad keeps the snare at a comfortable volume for quieter practice sessions, and the two-tone silicone kick beater gives players the option to switch between soft and hard strikes with ease. Two padded backpack-style carry straps are included, making the kit comfortable to transport between classrooms, lessons or rehearsals.

Adjustable and Expandable

The Zip-Kit is built to grow with the player. Fully height-adjustable drums and cymbals make it suitable for children from 8 years old right through to adults, and four telescoping posts allow extra toms and cymbals to be added whenever a student is ready to expand their setup. The kit can also be configured for left-handed players in seconds by repositioning the pedals and hi-hat, removing a common barrier for younger learners.

Built for the Classroom

The Zip-Kit is designed to handle the demands of regular school use. Its robust construction, simplified hardware and integrated design reduce the risk of damage while keeping setup and pack-down straightforward for teachers and students alike. With fewer loose components and a self-contained structure, it supports quick transitions between lessons and offers the kind of reliable, consistent performance that busy music departments need.

Reflecting its suitability for education, the Zip-Kit is backed by a three-year Nuvo parts warranty upon registration, providing added reassurance for schools investing in long-term music provision. Register your Zip-Kit here.

Key Features

• Fully acoustic compact drum kit - everything packs into the bass drum for easy transport and storage
  
• Includes snare, string-operated hi-hat, kick pedal, practice pad, adjustable stool and 7A sticks
  
• Height-adjustable drums and cymbals suitable for children aged 8 and above through to adults
  
• Two-tone silicone kick beater to switch between soft and hard strikes
  
• Foam mute pad for lower-volume practice
  
• Backpack-style padded carry straps for comfortable transport
  
• Configurable for left-handed players in seconds
  
• Four telescoping posts for adding extra toms and cymbals
  
• Robust, classroom-ready construction with simplified hardware
• Three-year parts warranty included upon registration with Nuvo

Specification

• Snare: 8" with 2-ply hydraulic head and power dot
  
• Hi-hat: 10" string-operated with fibre string
  
• Kick pedal: 90-degree with two-tone silicone beater
  
• Practice pad: 6" integrated on bass drum lid
  
• Sticks: 7A hickory
  
• Drum key stored in lid nest
  
• Adjustable stool included
  
• Suitable from age 8 to adult
  
• Backpack-style padded carry straps included

Downloads & Media

Zip-Kit Set Up Guide (PDF)