Panda Drum Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 164 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the wonderful sound and high quality of the instruments, noting how incredibly easy they are to play and enjoy every single day. Additionally, people often highlight the exceptionally helpful customer support, mentioning that the team offers prompt assistance whenever questions or small issues arise during the ordering process. Some reviewers were not happy with the delivery service, noting significant shipping delays, tracking problems, and missing items from their recent orders. A few other people also felt that certain instruments produced a tinny sound or arrived with minor defects that required further attention.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

●●UPDATED REVIEW 10/22/25●● After some hiccups with my order customer service reached out and went above and beyond to make things right. Great product and outstanding customer service. Thank you... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company does everything well! From packaging to quality control and after-purchase follow-ups, they've been a dream to work with. I bought these Panda drums for my daughter to use in her Alter... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed to correct some details the about the "ship to" address for my purchase, and I was already thinking oh-oh...! But to my joy, finding an understanding person (Sean) to communicate with was eas... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received excellent support and information on how to use the Panda Drum. I have grandchildren that are enjoying it as much as I am. It puts their minds in a happy place and mine too. I also came u... See more


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Create the most soothing sounds within minutes. Find your stillness with Panda Drum.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

30 days post shipment and product not delivered

30 days post shipment and product not delivered tracking number does not work in their system. I have no idea if and when it will arrive. I have never done business with a company that provides false information on shipping times. I ordered the drum for my grandsons birth day. Disappointed to say the least. I plan to write to the Better Business Bureau and talk to my attorney after reading many similar reviews. Order date was listed as January 2026 and as of Feb 17th I have only received a message that it is on its way. Tracking number is useless.

January 16, 2026
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Reply from Panda Drum

Hi Jack,

Sorry your grandson’s birthday got caught up in this. Your package was stuck in transit and the tracking should’ve been updated way sooner. Once we saw it, we shipped an expedited replacement from our US warehouse with new tracking within 24 hours, and it arrived a few days later.

We’re tightening up our tracking and communication so this stops happening. Thank you for your patience.

The Panda Drum Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

#1 in Customer Service

I am absolutely amazed by the superior level of service I received from the customer support rep, Harvey Smith, of Panda Drum. He responded to my request quickly, solved my problem with an actual solution and literally stayed in my inbox until after the product was delivered, to ensure that the product was delivered to my satisfaction. In all my 30 years of being an adult, I had never had such amazing service....especially online....like this before. Please give this man a raise and place him in the highest level possible in your organization because it is clear that he truly CARES for the customer. As an HR professional, I can attest to this as a soft skill that absolutely cannot be trained and one that, over time and repetition, can make or break the reputation of an organization. Thank you for restoring my faith that an organization today can provide genuine, excellent service!!

February 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Notch!!

I ordered the Pro for my wife and was very impressed by the quality of the drum. It came with a case that rivals most of the nicer soft case manufactures, a song book to get started and some pretty decent mallets to start out. The tone is clear and projects well for the size of the drum and is very comfortable to use with the shallow shape vs other Pan drums I’ve seen. Aside from the excellent quality of the drum itself I was lucky enough to have made a mistake in picking the correct color of drum when I ordered it, and reached out to customer service to change the color before they shipped it out. I got a reply within the same day and they went above and beyond to make it happen and kept me informed through the process. I haven’t encountered this level of care from any company that I’ve ordered any product from. The whole experience was impressive and I would highly recommend this drum/company to anyone!

February 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Communication, slow delivery from China…

While the communication between Sarah Evans and her team was fantastic, have to applaud her for also taking care of my friend's case received with a broken zipper. She just received a hard case in place. However a downside is waiting for shipment. Sarah mentioned there are 3 locations, U.S., Norway and China. We both lucked out with China (was not given a choice) and had to wait 16 business days to receive.

January 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just got the drums, they exceed expectations!

Just got the drums. Their quality is astounding- the carrying cases themselves are easily worth $50.
I think this is the first Instagram ad I ever went for where the product exceeded my expectations. Quality is off the charts, and the small touches like the knitted muting caps for the mallets and the elegant stitching around the drum, to the perfect paint finish.
I am over the moon with my purchase, and will tell anybody who will listen just how great these drums are!!

January 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic People

The kind people at Panda Drum promptly shipped a replacement when my hubby's Christmas present was lost in the mail. Then, they were right there for us when he was having trouble getting the hang of it.
Fantastic product, fantastic company.

December 10, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrific Customer Service

I see the raves on line, but I certainly cannot rave about customer service. On Sept. 10, I ordered 2 drums and the bands for 2 grandsons, brothers.
It three weeks to get one and the other only arrived after emailing “where is it?”.
Then I received one band with a comment that the other was back ordered.
Finally two months later the other band arrived stating that the bands that hold the decorative bands in place.
Finally, on Christmas Eve ONE band showed up.
I immediately requested the second with Erin Collins, the agent signing each email apologizing for the ridiculously
bad service.!
When my boys opened their gifts, one had felt pads on his drum sticks and stickers for enhancing the recognition of the notes. The other boys accessory bag had both of those missing.
I immediately shot off another email requesting those items and a second band.
An email was sent promising the missing items. Now, 2 weeks later, nothing has been received.
I had never had any such horrid, apathetic response for any other purchase in my 78 years.
I cannot endorse or recommend this company.
The instrument is nice, but buy from anyone else.

September 10, 2025
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Reply from Panda Drum

Hi Elsie,

First, we want to sincerely apologize for the experience you had, especially during the holidays. The shipping delays and the communication gaps were certainly not acceptable, and we completely understand the disappointment you felt.

We want to confirm that all the missing accessories were delivered. While we know this doesn't erase the previous frustration or the time it took to get to you and your family, we are glad to read that you liked the quality of the drums.

We are very committed to doing better for our customers, and we don’t take your feedback lightly. We are continuing to work hard to improve our support and shipping processes.

Thank you for your patience while we sorted everything out together. We truly hope the drums are bringing some joy to your grandsons.

The Panda Drum Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered and paid for four drums…

Ordered and paid for four drums 12/4/25. As of 1/9/26 the order is still missing two drums. Their communication and tracking is frustrating. Don’t buy from them.
After posting this review we were contacted via email and did receive all drums. The quality of the product is high and did meet our expectations. However the shipping and tracking is subpar.

January 8, 2026
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Reply from Panda Drum

Hi Valerie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to update your review. We are genuinely happy to hear that your drums arrived safely and that the quality met your expectations! We’re so glad you’re enjoying them.

We also want to sincerely apologize again for the frustration caused by the carrier splitting your shipment and the lack of clear tracking. That isn't the experience we want for our customers. Once we realized the original shipment was mishandled, we were glad to get the replacements expedited to you within 24 hours and issue a refund as a gesture of goodwill for the long wait.

We’ve taken your feedback seriously and are already working on improving our tracking communication. Thank you for your patience and for giving us another chance to make things right.

Warm regards,
The Panda Drum Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a certified Crystal Master and…

I am a certified Crystal Master and certified Crystal Master Herbalist. I had to have this for sound therapy. Very glad I did! Love the sound and how clear it is. Also very calming! Very excited to get better at playing amazing little drum

January 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered the family bundle of 3 drums…

I ordered the family bundle of 3 drums and only received one drum today. The tracking email I received upon shipment stated all three drums were shipped. I emailed the company and advised them I only received one drum. They responded and I was told "your case is being transferred to a specialist who will look into the missing items and get this sorted for you as soon as possible".......... I am hoping this gets resolved right away. I have a picture of the package showing the size as well as the shipping label listing the weight of 5.665881lbs. Clearly there is no way three drums shipped in this package. I will update this review once it is resolved. I also had no idea this was shipping from China until I received my tracking email.

**UPDATE** Customer service went above and beyond to make sure the issue was resolved. I am very pleased with the results. I highly recommend

December 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smiles all around

I ordered the drum for my husband as a Christmas present. I was concerned it would arrive before the big day. I contacted Panda with my concern. I received immediate feedback and they stayed in contact until I received my drum. My husband is enjoying the drum even more than I imagined. Several guests have enjoyed also. Panda was professional, helpful and efficient. I would highly recommend them. Great to do business with, quality product. Smiles all around.

December 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted a simple musical instrument

I wanted a simple musical instrument that I could play spontaneously, without a lot of setup, and the Panda Drum has worked well for me. It lives on a table where I can just pick up the sticks and play soothing sounds or figure out how to play songs. It's just what I was looking for!

December 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Service!

I’m leaving a 5 star rating due to Panda’s impressive customer support. My Panda Pro arrived with a tuning defect, but after I contacted support, the resolution was efficient and quick with zero hassle and friendly communication. The replacement drum is perfect. I love the sound and so does my furry friend!

December 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a shipping issue that was…

We had a shipping issue that was handled immediately and so very kindly by Michaela. I can’t wait to hear what my son says about the drum. I’m very excited to have him receive it as a Christmas gift. I will up date this review after that but I expect joy and gratefulness to be my feeling.

December 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I ordered 2 drums almost a month in advance of Christmas. While their customer service always very promptly answered my emails they weren’t able to give a firm delivery date. Eventually it became obvious the drums wouldn’t arrive in time for Christmas so I cancelled my order. They immediately refunded my payment. This review is written to share that Panda Drum has excellent customer service.

November 28, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

UPDATE TO: They lost my order. And after their bot referred me to a human, they ghosted me entirely.

I ordered a Panda Drum for my granddaughter the weekend of Black Friday. My account has been duly debited, but when I went to track the order they had no record of it. I contacted them, and at first I had detailed and timely responses from "Aimee." But eventually "Aimee" ran out of steam and said she was referring me to "a human."

No human has come on the scene and it has now been a week. Christmas is one week from today, and I won't have this cool gift for my granddaughter.

I'm contacting my bank's fraud department when they open, and I guess I'll try to get a similar item from Amazon.

UPDATE 12/22/2025
Lo and behold, my Panda Drum arrived this evening--24 days after I ordered it. This is 3x the promised delivery time, but it is here before Christmas. Of course, I had already ordered a similar drum on Amazon.

I'll go ahead and raise my rating to two stars. If the drum works out well--and the communication with this company improves--I may raise it again later. I spent an awful lot of time pursuing this, for the sake of my granddaughter, and I'm still grumpy.

UPDATE 12/23/25
I just received an email from the CEO of Panda Drum, who had been trying to reach me since Friday. The problem was my Shop account, which had the wrong name on it and the wrong email address. I have a friend with dementia, for whom I am POA. I must have ordered her something a while back using that account. So my debit card was charged, but confirmation went to her email address, which I rarely check. Not Panda's fault. So the order did take longer than the promised eight days, but the CEO personally made sure the drum would reach me by Christmas. He even offered me a full refund, which I declined.

December 3, 2025
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Reply from Panda Drum

Hi Katherine,

Thank you for updating your review.

We’re genuinely sorry for the frustration you experienced around delivery — especially so close to Christmas. There was an issue with the original shipment handled by the carrier, which unfortunately delayed transit.

Once this came to our attention, we took immediate action to make sure your order arrived in time, including reshipping the package with Express Delivery to ensure delivery before Christmas. We’re glad to see that your Panda Drum has now been delivered.

We understand how stressful holiday gifting can be, and we appreciate your patience. We’re continuing to improve our communication and processes to prevent situations like this in the future.

— The Panda Drum Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid for Two Panda Drums, Received One

I ordered two Panda Drums because there was a deal on purchasing two, and I planned to give one to my nephew as a Christmas gift. Unfortunately, only one drum was delivered.

Customer support stated the order shipped in two packages, but after checking the tracking and confirming with neighbors, only one package was ever received. As of now, the second item is still missing.

This was disappointing, especially since the purchase was made specifically to take advantage of a promotion and to have a gift ready for Christmas. I hope the company resolves this promptly, but buyers should be aware of potential fulfillment issues.

November 16, 2025
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Reply from Panda Drum

Hi Takarra,

We’d like to clarify the situation publicly for transparency.

Your order, placed in October, included two Panda Drums, which were shipped separately. According to carrier records, both shipments were marked as delivered, each with proof of delivery. At the time of delivery, we did not receive any communication indicating that an item was missing.

When you reached out again nearly two months later, our support team immediately provided the tracking information for both packages and followed up multiple times to help investigate. Shortly after receiving the tracking details, this review was posted, and we did not receive any further responses from you despite several attempts to reconnect.

Even so, to make absolutely sure nothing was left unresolved, we proactively reshipped the drum you indicated might be missing, despite both original deliveries showing as completed. That replacement has since arrived, and we’ve again reached out to confirm everything is now resolved, but have not heard back.

We take fulfillment issues seriously and always aim to resolve concerns directly and fairly. Our team remains available if you’d like to follow up so we can close this out properly.

— The Panda Drum Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The drum arrived


The drum arrived. I am thrilled. I did not open it, much as I wanted to, because I want her to have the fun of opening the package fresh. I wrapped it in sturdy christmas wrap and mailed it today from my local post office. It will arrived well before Christmas.
Mission Accomplished!!!
Thanks so much for your superb customer care.
I will highly recommend this website.

P.S. She just called! She LOVES her Panda
Drum. I think I might have to get one now for me!!

December 14, 2025
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