Drumming News :
KHS America announces the U.S. consumer launch of the NUVO Zip-Kit, a breakthrough fully acoustic, packable drum set that delivers an authentic playing experience in a compact, highly portable design. Starting August 3rd, the Zip-Kit will be available exclusively through authorized KHS America music retailers nationwide. The first of its kind, the kit gives students, educators and musicians an innovative option to perform on an acoustic drum set without sacrificing space.
The NUVO Essential Kit includes an 8-inch snare, 10-inch string-operated hi-hat, kick drum with 90-degree pedal, adjustable stool, integrated practice pad, a pair of 7A hickory drumsticks, and a convenient backpack carrying system. The entire instrument assembles in minutes, weighs just 12.8 pounds and packs into a case smaller than most carry-on luggage.
Traditional acoustic kits demand dedicated space, while electronic setups require power and additional equipment. The Zip-Kit fills the gap with an authentic acoustic playing experience that stores easily in classrooms, apartments, dorm rooms, studios and other small spaces. Its adjustable configuration fits players from age eight through adult, while optional expansion components allow the kit to grow alongside developing musicians.
“We designed the NUVO Zip-Kit around a simple belief: everyone who wants to play drums should have access to a real instrument, regardless of where they are or how much space they have,” Max Clissold, CEO, NUVO Instrumental states. “The Zip-Kit is not a starter toy or a compromise — it is a complete musical experience that fits into a backpack.”
Tim Henry, Brand Manager, Children’s Education Products, KHS America shares, “For too long, students and musicians who wanted to play drums in classrooms or homes with limited space have heard the same answer: ‘not right now, not here.’ The NUVO Zip-Kit changes that by making a genuine acoustic drumming experience possible in more places than ever before — from classrooms and practice spaces to homes and beyond.”
The Essential Zip-Kit is available for $299.00 at authorized KHS America dealers, and a portion of the proceeds from each NUVO Zip-Kit sold in the United States will be donated to Music Will to support its mission of bringing music education to more students. With every purchase, customers are helping to “Play It Forward” by expanding access to music for the next generation.
To learn more about the NUVO Zip-Kit, please visit www.nuvozipkit.com
About NUVO Instrumental
NUVO Instrumental designs and manufactures innovative musical instruments that make music-making more accessible worldwide. The Zip-Kit is designed and manufactured by NUVO Instrumental (Asia) Ltd.
About KHS America
KHS America is a leading distributor of musical instruments in the United States, serving independent music dealers, school music retailers, and education partners nationwide. KHS America is the exclusive U.S. distributor of the NUVO Zip-Kit.
