Drum Kit Hire

Drum Kit Hire in Oxford and Oxfordshire

Looking for professional drum kit hire in Oxford? Oxford Sound Hire supplies premium Ayotte Custom acoustic drum kits in two configurations for live gigs, rehearsals, recording sessions, theatre productions, touring shows and events.

Choose the compact Small Kit for limited stage space and efficient backline changeovers, or the expanded Large Kit for a wider tom range, greater low-end depth and a more powerful stage presence. Both variations feature custom maple shells, steel hoops, coated Remo Ambassador heads and the same professional DW and Sonor hardware.

Choose Your Ayotte Drum Kit

Small Kit – Four Piece

The Small Kit is a compact and responsive four-piece configuration suited to smaller stages, rehearsals, recording sessions and events where space or setup time is limited.

• Kick drum: 20″ × 18″
• Rack tom: 12″ × 8″
• Floor tom: 14″ × 14″, supplied with legs
• Snare drum: 14″ × 5″

Large Kit – Six Piece

The Large Kit provides an expanded six-piece configuration with a 22-inch kick drum and four toms. Its broader tuning range makes it particularly suitable for larger stages, touring productions, rock and pop performances, progressive music, studio sessions and drummers requiring more tonal options around the kit.

• Kick drum: 22″ × 18″
• Rack tom: 10″
• Rack tom: 12″
• Floor tom: 14″, supplied with legs
• Floor tom: 16″, supplied with legs
• Snare drum: 14″ × 5″

Premium Ayotte Custom Maple Drums

Both kits feature Ayotte custom maple shells finished in Cherry Wood Gloss, with the natural wood grain visible beneath a deep red, high-gloss stain. Steel hoops and coated Remo Ambassador heads help produce a warm, controlled and balanced acoustic sound suitable for amplified live performance and detailed studio recording.

The Small Kit offers a focused, compact response, while the Large Kit adds a deeper 22-inch kick and an extended range of tom voices. Whichever configuration you select, the drums are supplied with the same professional hardware and are prepared before every hire.

Professional Hardware Included with Both Kits

• Drum throne
• Drum Workshop DW 9000 single kick pedal
• Drum Workshop DW 9000 hi-hat stand
• Three double-braced Sonor cymbal stands
• Double-braced snare stand
• Protective cases for transport

Please note: cymbal stands are included, but cymbals are hired separately. Add our professional Sabian cymbal set if your drummer is not bringing their own.

Suitable for Live Music, Rehearsals and Recording

Our Ayotte acoustic drum kits are suitable for a wide range of professional and private bookings, including:

• Live bands, concerts and touring performers
• Rehearsals, auditions and showcase performances
• Studio sessions and location recording
• Theatre productions and school or university events
• Weddings, private parties and festivals
• Music videos, filming and content production

The four-piece Small Kit is particularly useful for venues with limited stage space and events requiring quick backline changeovers. The six-piece Large Kit is better suited to drummers who require a larger kick drum, additional toms and a wider tonal range.

Delivery, Setup and Collection

Your selected drum kit can be collected by appointment from our Oxford premises or delivered directly to your venue. We provide drum kit delivery and collection throughout Oxford, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and surrounding areas.

Enter your postcode into the delivery calculator to check the transport charge for your location. If you require the kit to be assembled and positioned at the venue, tell us about your access and setup requirements when booking.

Professionally Prepared Hire Equipment

Every drum kit is inspected and prepared before leaving our premises. The shells, heads, fittings, stands and pedals are checked so that the equipment arrives ready for dependable use. Protective cases appropriate to the selected kit configuration are supplied for transport.

Oxford Sound Hire can also provide cymbals, drum microphones, PA systems, stage monitoring and other backline equipment for complete live-music productions.

Before Booking Your Drum Kit

To help us prepare the right equipment, please confirm:

• Whether you require the four-piece Small Kit or six-piece Large Kit
• Whether your drummer will bring their own cymbals
• Whether drum microphones, monitoring or a PA system are required
• Your venue address and any stairs, parking or access restrictions
• Your required delivery, setup and collection times

Book Drum Kit Hire in Oxford

Select the Small Kit or Large Kit, choose your required hire dates and add the drum kit to your order. For multi-day hire, event production packages or bookings requiring delivery and setup, contact Oxford Sound Hire for advice and availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with the drum kit?

The hire includes your selected four-piece or six-piece Ayotte drum configuration, a snare drum, drum throne, DW 9000 kick pedal, DW 9000 hi-hat stand, snare stand, three Sonor cymbal stands and protective transport cases.

What is the difference between the Small Kit and Large Kit?

The Small Kit has a 20″ × 18″ kick, one 12″ rack tom, one 14″ floor tom and a 14″ snare. The Large Kit has a 22″ × 18″ kick, 10″ and 12″ rack toms, 14″ and 16″ floor toms and the same 14″ snare. Both variations are supplied with the same professional hardware.

Which drum kit size should I choose?

Choose the Small Kit for compact stages, straightforward setups and efficient changeovers. Choose the Large Kit when the drummer requires a larger kick drum, four toms, a wider tuning range or greater visual and acoustic presence.

Are cymbals included?

No. Cymbal stands are included, but the cymbals themselves are available as a separate hire item. This allows drummers to use their own cymbals or add our professional Sabian set.

Can you deliver and set up the drum kit?

Yes. Delivery, setup and collection can be arranged in Oxford and throughout the surrounding region. Charges depend on the delivery postcode, selected kit size and event requirements.

Can I collect the drum kit?

Yes. Collection and return are available by appointment from Oxford Sound Hire at Horspath Industrial Estate, Oxford.

Are the kits suitable for recording?

Yes. The custom maple shells and coated Remo heads make both configurations suitable for studio sessions, location recording and filmed performances as well as live events. The Small Kit provides a compact, controlled setup, while the Large Kit offers a broader range of tom tones and greater low-frequency extension.