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Joburg Drum Room

Our mini djembes in Johannesburg start at about R 349, and full-size bongos are around R 1,776. Which size and model do you want, and is it for a beginner or a professional?

Cape Rhythm Store

Shakers, tambourines and claves from R 60 to R 450 in Cape Town, and Roland products carry a two-year minimum warranty. Do you need the items for a child or an adult player?

Durban Beat Supply

A complete five-piece drum kit costs about R 12,995 with us in Durban, and electronic pads cost about R 5,374. Is the kit for a home practice space or a band?

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Percussion instruments in South Africa: prices by type

Percussion instruments in South Africa range from about R 60 for a small hand instrument to R 12,995 for a five-piece drum kit, and hand drums mostly sit between R 349 and R 1,776. Prices depend on the type, the brand and what is included. For a current price on the exact model, make a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
Instrument typeExamplesPrice range
Small hand percussionTriangle, claves, tambourine, shakerR 60 to R 450
Hand drumsMini djembe, bongosR 349 to R 1,776
Tuned and electronic percussionTongue drum, hang drum, electronic padR 2,020 to R 5,374
Complete drum kitFive-piece kitR 12,995

Warranty and repairs

Roland and BOSS products, including drums and percussion, carry a standard two-year minimum warranty, and the terms are set out by the brand. One repair shop gives three months on repairs for the same fault, citing the Consumer Protection Act. Under the same Act, a buyer may return goods within six months of purchase if the supplier does not meet its requirements, as one warranty policy describes. Keep the receipt.

Season and timing

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, and November is late spring. Instruments are sold all year, but if you need them for a summer event, order in November so they arrive in time.

Sizes, units and delivery

Sellers list sizes in centimetres and inches, for example a marching snare drum of 13 by 10 inches or a tic-tac drum of 8 by 20 by 2 cm. Check the size and what the price includes, because a listing may show only the instrument. The listings we found did not show shipping costs, so ask each seller for the delivered price to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha.

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Name the item and model, what is included, the size in cm or inches, and whether you want it new or used. Add the player level (beginner, intermediate or professional), your budget and your city. A model number or photo helps sellers match the exact item.

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How much do percussion instruments cost in South Africa?

Small hand instruments run from about R 60 to R 450, hand drums from R 349 to R 1,776, and a five-piece drum kit about R 12,995 in the listings we found.

How long is the warranty on percussion instruments?

Roland and BOSS products carry a two-year minimum warranty. One repair shop gives three months on repairs for the same fault under the Consumer Protection Act.

Can I return an instrument?

Under the Consumer Protection Act a buyer may return goods within six months if the supplier does not meet the Act's requirements, according to one warranty policy.

How do I check the size before buying?

Compare the size in centimetres or inches, for example 13 by 10 inches for a marching snare drum, and ask what the price includes.

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