Nuvo Zip-Kit Essential compact drum kit

Introducing the Nuvo Zip-Kit Essential compact drum kit

The Nuvo Zip-Kit Essential Kit is a fully acoustic, compact drum set designed to go wherever your music takes you. Everything packs neatly into the bass drum, making it easy to store, transport, and set up — perfect for home practice, schools, or even for those taking their drumming on the road.

Despite its compact size, it contains all the essential components needed to learn and play drums from first principles, including snare, string-operated hi-hat, kick pedal, practice pad, adjustable stool, and sticks.

Underlining the Zip-Kit's quality and education suitability, Nuvo are offering 3 Year Parts Warranty upon registration. Zip-Kits are built to last and easy to repair, so register here to safeguard your drums for the future.

Compact, versatile and portable

Featuring an 8” height-adjustable snare, a string-operated 10” hi-hat, 90-degree kick pedal, and adjustable stool, the Essential Kit is ideal for drummers working in small spaces or moving frequently between lessons, rehearsal spaces, or gigs. The included foam mute pad keeps the snare at a comfortable volume for practice without disturbing others, while the two padded backpack-style carry straps make transporting the kit easy and comfortable.

Adjustable and expandable

The Zip-Kit grows with the player. Fully height-adjustable drums and cymbals are suitable for children from 4 years old, right through to adults. Four telescoping posts allow you to add extra toms and cymbals when you’re ready to expand your kit — components you can find here! The kit can also be configured for left-handed players in seconds by repositioning the pedals and hi-hat.

Durable and uniquely suited to the classroom

The NUVO Zip-Kit is designed to withstand the demands of regular classroom use. Its robust construction, simplified hardware and integrated design reduce the risk of damage while making setup and storage straightforward for teachers and students alike. With fewer loose components and a compact, self-contained structure, the Zip-Kit supports frequent use, quick transitions and reliable performance, making it a practical and long-lasting solution for busy music departments.

What's in the kit?

The Essential Kit comes complete with everything you need to get started:

• Kick pedal with two-tone silicone beater for soft thuds or harder hits
• 8” snare drum with 2-ply hydraulic head and power dot
• String-operated 10” hi-hat with fiber string
• 6” practice pad integrated on the lid
• Adjustable stool
• Drum key stored in lid “nest”
• Pair of 7A hickory sticks

“After playing this, I think it would be a huge asset to up-and-coming young drummers. In a classroom setting, you can have a number of drummers having a lesson together or they can use it as a practice kit on their own.”

Ian Young – Head of Contemporary Music and Percussion,
St Catherine's School, Bramley

“I really like it! My favourite part of the kit is the hi-hat – it sounds very good and considering the way it is connected it has great control. With a group of kids in a class, if one doesn’t quite understand they can glance across to the tutor to see what they are doing, unlike large drum kits where you are often hidden.”

Donna Peters – Professional drummer and educator