Best Acoustic Drumkits for Intermediate 2025

Perfect acoustic drumkits for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Jazz For Blues For Pop For Metal For Funk

BRANDS: DrumCraft Pearl Tama Mapex Millenium Yamaha Gretsch Drums Sonor Ludwig

Pearl Export 22" Stand. Sat. Scarlet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Pearl Export 22" Stand. Sat. Scarlet

by Pearl

Metal Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than individual pieces
• Hardware quality varies

Pearl Export 22" Stand. Sat. ScarletComplete Drum SetStandard modelDrum shells with wrap finishChrome-plated shell...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614562

$1,242

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Pearl Export 22" Rock Mid. Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Pearl Export 22" Rock Mid. Blue

by Pearl

Metal Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Professional acoustic sound

✓ PROS

• Complete matched drum set
• Great for live performance

✗ CONS

• Limited customization options
• Hardware quality varies

Pearl Export 22" Rock Mid. BlueComplete Drum SetRock modelDrum shells with wrap finishChrome-plated shell...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 614542

$1,242

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Pearl Export 22" Rock M.Amethyst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Pearl Export 22" Rock M.Amethyst

by Pearl

Funk Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Complete matched drum set
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• May include unwanted components
• Cymbals not always included

Pearl Export 22" Rock M.AmethystComplete Drum SetRock modelDrum shells with wrap finishChrome-plated shell...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 614526

$1,209

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Mapex Mars Maple Stage NW Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Mapex Mars Maple Stage NW Bundle

by Mapex

Blues Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional acoustic sound

✓ PROS

• Ready to play configuration
• Consistent shell construction

✗ CONS

• Limited customization options
• Cymbals not always included

Mapex Mars Maple Stage NW Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set NW*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 618133

$1,648

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Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OG Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OG Bundle

by Mapex

Rock Jazz Metal

Key Feature:

• Ready to play configuration

✓ PROS

• Consistent shell construction
• Great for live performance

✗ CONS

• Hardware quality varies
• Higher cost than individual pieces

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OG Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OG*Shell Set*7-Ply7.2 mm...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617887

$1,648

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle

by Mapex

Jazz Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for live performance

✓ PROS

• Professional acoustic sound
• Ready to play configuration

✗ CONS

• Limited customization options
• Higher cost than individual pieces

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set OD*Shell Set*7-Ply7.2 mm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617881

$1,538

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop NW Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop NW Bundle

by Mapex

Jazz Funk Blues

Key Feature:

• Professional acoustic sound

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• May include unwanted components
• Cymbals not always included

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop NW Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set NW*Shell Set*7-Ply7.2 mm...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617880

$1,538

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Pearl Export 20" Studio M.Amethyst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Pearl Export 20" Studio M.Amethyst

by Pearl

Funk Blues Metal

Key Feature:

• Professional acoustic sound

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Complete matched drum set

✗ CONS

• Hardware quality varies
• Higher cost than individual pieces

Pearl Export 20" Studio M.AmethystComplete Drum SetStudio ModelDrum shells with wrap finishChrome shell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614521

$1,209

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Mapex Mars Maple Stage WI Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Mapex Mars Maple Stage WI Bundle

by Mapex

Metal Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for live performance

✓ PROS

• Consistent shell construction
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• May include unwanted components
• Limited customization options

Mapex Mars Maple Stage WI Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set WI*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 618136

$1,648

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Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WM Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WM Bundle

by Mapex

Pop Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Ready to play configuration
• Great for live performance

✗ CONS

• May include unwanted components
• Cymbals not always included

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WM Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Bebop Shell Set WM*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 618128

$1,538

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Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ KD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ KD Bundle

by Mapex

Pop Metal Jazz

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than individual pieces
• Cymbals not always included

Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ KD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ Shell Set KD*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 618139

$1,868

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Mapex Mars Maple Fusion WI Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion WI Bundle

by Mapex

Blues Funk Jazz

Key Feature:

• Ready to play configuration

✓ PROS

• Ready to play configuration
• Complete matched drum set

✗ CONS

• Cymbals not always included
• May include unwanted components

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion WI Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set WI*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 618129

$1,648

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Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OD Bundle

by Mapex

Jazz Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Ready to play configuration

✓ PROS

• Ready to play configuration
• Consistent shell construction

✗ CONS

• Cymbals not always included
• Higher cost than individual pieces

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set OD*Shell Set*7-Ply7.2 mm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617886

$1,648

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Mapex Mars Maple Fusion KD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion KD Bundle

by Mapex

Pop Metal Jazz

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Professional acoustic sound
• Complete matched drum set

✗ CONS

• Cymbals not always included
• Hardware quality varies

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion KD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Fusion Shell Set KD*Shell Set*7-Ply7.2 mm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617883

$1,648

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#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mapex Mars Maple Stage KD Bundle

by Mapex

Funk Pop Blues

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Ready to play configuration
• Complete matched drum set

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than individual pieces
• Hardware quality varies

Mapex Mars Maple Stage KD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Mapex Mars Maple Stage Shell Set KD*Shell Set*Mars Maple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 618132

$1,648

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How to Choose the Best Acoustic Drumkits

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced acoustic drumkits typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Acoustic Drumkits for Intermediate 2025

Pearl Export 22" Stand. Sat. Scarlet

Pearl Export 22" Rock Mid. Blue

Pearl Export 22" Rock M.Amethyst

Mapex Mars Maple Stage NW Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OG Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop OD Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop NW Bundle

Pearl Export 20" Studio M.Amethyst

Mapex Mars Maple Stage WI Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Bebop WM Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Stage+ KD Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion WI Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion OD Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Fusion KD Bundle

Mapex Mars Maple Stage KD Bundle

How to Choose the Best Acoustic Drumkits

Budget Planning

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Key Features

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