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Drum Shell Packs
A Shell Pack is comprised of the drums only. That means the bass drum, rack toms, floor toms, and (sometimes) the snare drum. The hardware to mount the toms is often included, though sometimes it is not. It is best to read the fine print on the page to confirm. We aim to make that easy at Drum Center of Portsmouth, just look at the “Specs” section on the product page, and look for “Mounting Hardware” and to confirm if the snare drum is included, look at “Snare Drum Size”. This is a very popular way to buy a set of drums for someone who either has a set of drums and wants to upgrade their existing drums, and doesn’t need hardware or cymbals, or someone who is getting started and has extra budget to buy the drums, hardware, and cymbals separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shell Pack FAQs
What is a drum shell pack?
A shell pack includes the drum shells only - typically a bass drum, snare drum, mounted toms, and a floor tom - without hardware (stands, pedals) or cymbals. Drummers add their own hardware and cymbals.
Why buy a shell pack vs. a full kit?
Shell packs are typically more cost-effective per shell than full kits. They suit drummers who already have quality hardware and cymbals or who want to choose specific hardware/cymbals separately.
What sizes come in a standard shell pack?
Standard shell packs typically include a 22 inch bass drum, 14 inch snare, two mounted toms (10/12 or 12/13), and a floor tom (14 or 16 inch). Specific sizes vary by series and brand.
Can shell packs be customized?
Many brands offer custom shell pack configurations through dealers - select your own shell sizes, finishes, and hardware options. DCP has extensive experience helping drummers spec out custom orders.
Which brands offer the best shell packs?
Major brands (Pearl, DW, Tama, Gretsch, Ludwig, Sonor, Yamaha, Mapex, PDP) all offer shell packs across every tier from beginner to flagship.