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.
Premier’s came in for local legend @andersunoerickson of @atticariots These drums got leveled and recut edges, all wrap seams were cleaned and restructured. All hardware and wrap were cleaned and polished. I also fabricated some new 3/8&rdq
Premier’s came in for local legend @andersunoerickson of @atticariots These drums got leveled and recut edges, all wrap seams were cleaned and restructured. All hardware and wrap were cleaned and polished. I also fabricated some new 3/8” spurs out of steel rod. Sharpened to a point and polished. The more I work on these vintage Premiers the more I love them. They have such clean and beautiful shells in comparison to other kits of this era. It was a pleasure to work on a kit for Anders, he’s a great drummer and always fun to watch! #drums #vintagepremierdrums #beargingedgesmatter #premierdrums
Had the absolute pleasure of re edging these beautiful Yamahas for @_.justin.foley._ of @killswitchengage while they’re in town for @theburtwpg Block Party @music.handyman reached out a few days ago to see if I could help them keep these drum
Had the absolute pleasure of re edging these beautiful Yamahas for @_.justin.foley._ of @killswitchengage while they’re in town for @theburtwpg Block Party @music.handyman reached out a few days ago to see if I could help them keep these drums in tune. After years of abuse on tour these edges became quite rocky causing them to fall out of tune easily. After a level, recut, sand and seal these edges are ready and able to keep in tune during a show 🤘🏻 #drums #yamahadrums #killswitchengage #bearingedges
Yamaha Recording Custom 10” Tom came in for some edge work for Rob! This drum had been dropped causing the edge to flatten out in a few spots. Now with a quick level and recut this drum is back to being tuneable and reliable. #drums #yamaha
Yamaha Recording Custom 10” Tom came in for some edge work for Rob! This drum had been dropped causing the edge to flatten out in a few spots. Now with a quick level and recut this drum is back to being tuneable and reliable. #drums #yamahadrums #recordingcustom #bearingedges #vintagedrums
Brand new out of the box Sonors came by for edges for my guy @timattwo I love working on new kits because it makes my job easy. It’s as simple as a quick level and recut. The purpose here is to make the drums easier to tune and give them a
Brand new out of the box Sonors came by for edges for my guy @timattwo I love working on new kits because it makes my job easy. It’s as simple as a quick level and recut. The purpose here is to make the drums easier to tune and give them a wider range of tuning along with ease of playability. #drums #sonordrums #bearingedges #savingdrums
Silvertones came by for bearing edges and a clean up for @guyanthonydrums Classic MIJ drums with some old dried out edges that were never really good to begin with. These shells are always a good example of showing the difference between good and b
Silvertones came by for bearing edges and a clean up for @guyanthonydrums Classic MIJ drums with some old dried out edges that were never really good to begin with. These shells are always a good example of showing the difference between good and bad edges. Not only do you notice it visually but you notice it as soon as you play your drums. The once dried out, dull and choked drums turn into a lively and well tuneable instrument. All lugs were insulated to prevent unwanted rattle and ringing overtones. All chrome and wrap were cleaned 🧼 #drums #vintagedrums #mijdrums #bearingedges
How to build a snare drum. A first for me, teaching someone else how to build a drum from scratch. Not to mention teaching someone how to use tools & do finishing work. Skills that take decades to understand. @estebanseunarine and I have alre
How to build a snare drum. A first for me, teaching someone else how to build a drum from scratch. Not to mention teaching someone how to use tools & do finishing work. Skills that take decades to understand. @estebanseunarine and I have already restored and recut edges on his vintage 6ply Ludwig kit. Now for the real test. Can you build your own drum from scratch? The inspiration for this build came from a build I did last year for my self using a Cask steam bent walnut shell. It’s been an absolute joy for both of us to play and record with. Esteban wanted his own snare but with a few different details to suit his needs. We started with a 14”x5.5” steam bent walnut shell flawlessly made by @caskdrumcraft . 10 of my brass lugs made by @champagnedrum1 . A brass @inde_drum throw off and butt plate. A air vent with no grommet, just a cleanly drilled and finished wood hole. Topped off with a Drum Repair Shop leather badge. @evansdrumheads all around. Genera dry on the batter and a snare side 300 with brass puresound custom pro snare wires. In total we had 3, 2 hour sessions with a bit of homework for applying all the oil and wax. Clocking this build in at about 8 hours total. I helped Esteban set up tools and start off on most tasks, but all the work on this drum comes from his hands. He listened well, had the ability to figure it out and understand the task at hand. It was a pleasure to be able to show someone the process and share knowledge about how drums should be and what they do. This drums absolutely rips btw (maybe we’ll shoot a video with it later) #drums #customdrums #steambentshells #walnut
Ludwig 6ply came in for a set up for @_kmd3 These modern 6ply shells are built better than the shells you’d find in the 70’s but they are a bit thinner. Which is a good/bad thing depending on how you look at it. Like most drums even b
Ludwig 6ply came in for a set up for @_kmd3 These modern 6ply shells are built better than the shells you’d find in the 70’s but they are a bit thinner. Which is a good/bad thing depending on how you look at it. Like most drums even brand new ones, the edges and snare beds will always need some attention. Edges were levelled, profiled, sanded and sealed to perfection 👌🏻 The snare beds were adjusted to create a better arch on the snare side and allow for better tuning. #ludwigsdrums #drums #bearingedgesmatter #snarebedsthatwork.
Yamaha Recording Custom came in for a set up for @_kmd3 The factory edges were in pretty good shape but the outer profile could use a bit more attention to detail. Choosing the right round over bit can make a world of difference in your drums abili
Yamaha Recording Custom came in for a set up for @_kmd3 The factory edges were in pretty good shape but the outer profile could use a bit more attention to detail. Choosing the right round over bit can make a world of difference in your drums ability to tune. #drums #yamahadrums #recordingcustom #bearingedges #getyouredgeschecked
Brand new Tama SLP came in for a set up for @guyanthonydrums Out of the box this is a really good snare, decent edges and ok snare beds. Like anything if you want more out of your instrument having the bearing edges and snare beds adjusted can make
Brand new Tama SLP came in for a set up for @guyanthonydrums Out of the box this is a really good snare, decent edges and ok snare beds. Like anything if you want more out of your instrument having the bearing edges and snare beds adjusted can make a world of difference in tuning, head life and playability. The edges were levelled and the peak was rounded in a bit further in order to hit the sweet spot. The snare beds were recut to allow for a more versatile snare system which won’t choke out your drum. New or old, drums benefit from a proper set up! #tamadrums #drums #bearingedges #studiodrums
Ludwig Classic Maples came in for new edges for @_kmd3 These new Ludwig’s are built WAY better than the drums that inspired them. Like anything these factory edges will only cause you frustrations and the potential thought of “maybe I s
Ludwig Classic Maples came in for new edges for @_kmd3 These new Ludwig’s are built WAY better than the drums that inspired them. Like anything these factory edges will only cause you frustrations and the potential thought of “maybe I should sell this kit”. All your problems can be solved by simply having your edges profiled properly. Bearing edges matter more than any head choice or shell type. Probably the nicest wrap I’ve seen on a Ludwig too! #drums #ludwigdrums #bearingedgesmatter #dontlistentoBIGDRUM
Premier’s came in for local legend @andersunoerickson of @atticariots These drums got leveled and recut edges, all wrap seams were cleaned and restructured. All hardware and wrap were cleaned and polished. I also fabricated some new 3/8&rdq Had the absolute pleasure of re edging these beautiful Yamahas for @_.justin.foley._ of @killswitchengage while they’re in town for @theburtwpg Block Party @music.handyman reached out a few days ago to see if I could help them keep these drum Yamaha Recording Custom 10” Tom came in for some edge work for Rob! This drum had been dropped causing the edge to flatten out in a few spots. Now with a quick level and recut this drum is back to being tuneable and reliable. #drums #yamaha Brand new out of the box Sonors came by for edges for my guy @timattwo I love working on new kits because it makes my job easy. It’s as simple as a quick level and recut. The purpose here is to make the drums easier to tune and give them a Silvertones came by for bearing edges and a clean up for @guyanthonydrums Classic MIJ drums with some old dried out edges that were never really good to begin with. These shells are always a good example of showing the difference between good and b How to build a snare drum. A first for me, teaching someone else how to build a drum from scratch. Not to mention teaching someone how to use tools & do finishing work. Skills that take decades to understand. @estebanseunarine and I have alre Ludwig 6ply came in for a set up for @_kmd3 These modern 6ply shells are built better than the shells you’d find in the 70’s but they are a bit thinner. Which is a good/bad thing depending on how you look at it. Like most drums even b Yamaha Recording Custom came in for a set up for @_kmd3 The factory edges were in pretty good shape but the outer profile could use a bit more attention to detail. Choosing the right round over bit can make a world of difference in your drums abili Brand new Tama SLP came in for a set up for @guyanthonydrums Out of the box this is a really good snare, decent edges and ok snare beds. Like anything if you want more out of your instrument having the bearing edges and snare beds adjusted can make Ludwig Classic Maples came in for new edges for @_kmd3 These new Ludwig’s are built WAY better than the drums that inspired them. Like anything these factory edges will only cause you frustrations and the potential thought of “maybe I s