DRUM REPAIR SHOP

by Ian Clements

A drum set with a bass drum, snare drum, toms, and cymbals, surrounded by multiple microphones and stands on a stage with wooden paneling and a rug underneath.
Camcos for local legend Tony Biegun Tony brought in these Camco shells for a rewrap. At some point someone lacquered these shells in a “baby blue” but it’s time for that to go. Like all rewraps first things first. We need to get
Camcos for local legend Tony Biegun Tony brought in these Camco shells for a rewrap. At some point someone lacquered these shells in a “baby blue” but it’s time for that to go. Like all rewraps first things first. We need to get back to bare wood before the adhesive and vinyl can go on. Quality @precisiondrumcompany drum wrap in green glass glitter makes these shells look pristine 👌🏻 Edges were levelled and recut. To me this is the only way you can really flush out new wraps to edges. #drums #drummer #drumlife #drummaintenance #drumrestoration #drumretrofitting #drumtech #drumwork #drumbiz #vintagedrums #camcodrums #vintagecamcodrums #studiodrums #customdrums #drumfam #drumwrap #searchingfortone #savingdrums #drumrepairshop
Ludwig Supraphonic for the homie @keiransemple This snare got a full cleaning, insulated lug springs and a new Ludwig P88AC throw off and butt plate. To me this is basically a must do upgrade on these snares. If you want to rely on your snare drum,
Ludwig Supraphonic for the homie @keiransemple This snare got a full cleaning, insulated lug springs and a new Ludwig P88AC throw off and butt plate. To me this is basically a must do upgrade on these snares. If you want to rely on your snare drum, having a throw off that doesn’t back off on every song is a MUST! Topped off with fresh @evansdrumheads this things is ready for a new life. 🥁 #drums #drummer #drumlife #drummaintenance #drumrestoration #drumretrofitting #drumtech #drumwork #drumbiz #vintagedrums #ludwigdrums #vintageludwigdrums #studiodrums #customdrums #drumfam #drumwrap #searchingfortone #savingdrums #drumrepairshop
The shop is closed for the next two weeks! I’m away on an install so any current work is paused and any new incoming work will have to wait till after the 15th! In the meantime if any tuning gigs pop up I can send you a recommendation 🔧 T
The shop is closed for the next two weeks! I’m away on an install so any current work is paused and any new incoming work will have to wait till after the 15th! In the meantime if any tuning gigs pop up I can send you a recommendation 🔧 Till then you’ll just have to hang in there! 😏
70s Gretsch’s for the homie @keiransemple All edges were levelled and recut. The profile of these edges varied from drum to drum having zero consistency. Now with new edges you can tune these drums and not fight with trying to get the head to
70s Gretsch’s for the homie @keiransemple All edges were levelled and recut. The profile of these edges varied from drum to drum having zero consistency. Now with new edges you can tune these drums and not fight with trying to get the head to seat to the misshaped edges. All hardware was deep cleaned and all lug springs were insulated. New @evansdrumheads all around 🥁 #drums #drummer #drumlife #drummaintenance #drumrestoration #drumretrofitting #drumtech #drumwork #drumbiz #vintagedrums #gretschdrums #vintagegretschdrums #studiodrums #customdrums #drumfam #drumwrap #searchingfortone #savingdrums #drumrepairshop
Kit 1 of 2 for the Regina homie @justinhauck This MIJ Cornet came in for the full spa treatment! Not to mention this is easily one of the cooler wraps I’ve seen IMO All edges were levelled and recut for optimal tuning range, ease of play and
Kit 1 of 2 for the Regina homie @justinhauck This MIJ Cornet came in for the full spa treatment! Not to mention this is easily one of the cooler wraps I’ve seen IMO All edges were levelled and recut for optimal tuning range, ease of play and extended drumhead life. All lug springs were insulated to prevent unwanted noise. The old steel bass drum hoops were ditched for new maple hoops. I saved the original inlays and reused them. I had to shave a 1/4” off these hoops prior to cutting new inlay channels, relief cuts and front bullnose. The hoops were finished off with a black wood dye, oiled and waxed to perfection. #drums #drummer #drumlife #drummaintenance #drumrestoration #drumretrofitting #drumtech #drumwork #drumbiz #vintagedrums #MIJdrums #vintageMIJdrums #studiodrums #customdrums #drumfam #drumwrap #searchingfortone #savingdrums #drumrepairshop
Searching for sounds first thing in the morning @nofunclub_wpg Vintage 3ply Ludwig’s with an open tuning New 3ply Ludwig’s tuned for a “modern” sound Vintage Radio Kings tuned for a vibe, old and weird #drums #drummer #dr
Searching for sounds first thing in the morning @nofunclub_wpg Vintage 3ply Ludwig’s with an open tuning New 3ply Ludwig’s tuned for a “modern” sound Vintage Radio Kings tuned for a vibe, old and weird #drums #drummer #drumlife #drummaintenance #drumrestoration #drumretrofitting #drumtech #drumwork #drumbiz #vintagedrums #studiodrums #customdrums #drumfam #drumwrap #searchingfortone #savingdrums #drumrepairshop
These Ludwig 6plys for @ryan.loeppky came in for an overhaul! Ryan was the lucky winner of those Ludwigs on marketplace last month. I’m still jealous. LOTS of work went into these. - New edges ☑️ - Minor shell reconstruction ☑️ - Fully dis
These Ludwig 6plys for @ryan.loeppky came in for an overhaul! Ryan was the lucky winner of those Ludwigs on marketplace last month. I’m still jealous. LOTS of work went into these. - New edges ☑️ - Minor shell reconstruction ☑️ - Fully disassembled and cleaned hardware ☑️ - Insulated lug springs ☑️ - Pearl air ride floor tom rubbers ☑️ - New Ludwig tom mount & bass drum bracket ☑️ - Relief cuts on bass drum hoops ☑️ - New @evansdrumheads top & bottom ☑️ - Re-adhered loose badges ☑️ - Stainied and oiled all bare wood rashes ☑️ I’ve always loved the projection these shells have🥁 #drums #drummer #drumlife #drummaintenance #drumrestoration #drumretrofitting #drumtech #drumwork #drumbiz #vintagedrums #ludwigdrums #vintageludwigdrums #studiodrums #customdrums #drumfam #drumwrap #searchingfortone #savingdrums #drumrepairshop
@timattwo brought in this Pork Pie snare for new wrap, edges and beds. The seam was lifted and started to crack on the original wrap. So a new blue pearl wrap was sourced from @precisiondrumcompany. After wrap, the edges were levelled, recut sand
@timattwo brought in this Pork Pie snare for new wrap, edges and beds. The seam was lifted and started to crack on the original wrap. So a new blue pearl wrap was sourced from @precisiondrumcompany. After wrap, the edges were levelled, recut sanded and sealed to perfection 🤌🏻 The snare beds were widened and deepened just to get a bit more sensitivity out of the snares. #drums #drummer #drumlife #drummaintenance #drumrestoration #drumretrofitting #drumtech #drumwork #drumbiz #vintagedrums #porkpiedrums #studiodrums #customdrums #drumfam #drumwrap #searchingfortone #savingdrums #drumrepairshop
Ludwigs for Jeff! These came in for new bearing edges. Like most vintage drums, especially Ludwigs there’s a lot that needs to be dealt with when it comes to recutting bearing edges. First you need to level the shell and that takes some time.
Ludwigs for Jeff! These came in for new bearing edges. Like most vintage drums, especially Ludwigs there’s a lot that needs to be dealt with when it comes to recutting bearing edges. First you need to level the shell and that takes some time. Second is the fact you need to deal with all the snipe on the rerings to allow the bearing of the router bit something relatively smooth to track along. Third is actually routering both interior and exterior profiles. After that you sometimes need to deal with ply separation then move onto sanding and finishing. The result, bearing edges that allow you to spend less time tuning, more time playing and less wear in your drum heads. #drums #drummer #drumlife #drummaintenance #drumrestoration #drumretrofitting #drumtech #drumwork #drumbiz #vintagedrums #ludwigdrums #vintageludwigdrums #studiodrums #customdrums #drumfam #drumwrap #searchingfortone #savingdrums #drumrepairshop
When I first started working on drums full time I started working on a website. I very quickly got sidetracked and forgot about it. I have also learned in that time that my DIY approach can sometimes come to a fault. After working with @estebanseunarine this past winter on some drums he reached out and asked if I needed help with anything. I said yes build me a website because I can’t seem to finish the one I started two years ago. Esteban took a bunch of my gibberish and turned it into something I never could. Super appreciative for the work he put into this website. Link in my bio if you want to check it out! 🥁
Camcos for local legend Tony Biegun Tony brought in these Camco shells for a rewrap. At some point someone lacquered these shells in a “baby blue” but it’s time for that to go. Like all rewraps first things first. We need to get Ludwig Supraphonic for the homie @keiransemple This snare got a full cleaning, insulated lug springs and a new Ludwig P88AC throw off and butt plate. To me this is basically a must do upgrade on these snares. If you want to rely on your snare drum, The shop is closed for the next two weeks! I’m away on an install so any current work is paused and any new incoming work will have to wait till after the 15th! In the meantime if any tuning gigs pop up I can send you a recommendation 🔧 T 70s Gretsch’s for the homie @keiransemple All edges were levelled and recut. The profile of these edges varied from drum to drum having zero consistency. Now with new edges you can tune these drums and not fight with trying to get the head to Kit 1 of 2 for the Regina homie @justinhauck This MIJ Cornet came in for the full spa treatment! Not to mention this is easily one of the cooler wraps I’ve seen IMO All edges were levelled and recut for optimal tuning range, ease of play and Searching for sounds first thing in the morning @nofunclub_wpg Vintage 3ply Ludwig’s with an open tuning New 3ply Ludwig’s tuned for a “modern” sound Vintage Radio Kings tuned for a vibe, old and weird #drums #drummer #dr These Ludwig 6plys for @ryan.loeppky came in for an overhaul! Ryan was the lucky winner of those Ludwigs on marketplace last month. I’m still jealous. LOTS of work went into these. - New edges ☑️ - Minor shell reconstruction ☑️ - Fully dis @timattwo brought in this Pork Pie snare for new wrap, edges and beds. The seam was lifted and started to crack on the original wrap. So a new blue pearl wrap was sourced from @precisiondrumcompany. After wrap, the edges were levelled, recut sand Ludwigs for Jeff! These came in for new bearing edges. Like most vintage drums, especially Ludwigs there’s a lot that needs to be dealt with when it comes to recutting bearing edges. First you need to level the shell and that takes some time.
When I first started working on drums full time I started working on a website. I very quickly got sidetracked and forgot about it. I have also learned in that time that my DIY approach can sometimes come to a fault. After working with @estebanseun