Technical Services for Drummers

　　I am a professional drummer and drum technician with 40 years experience playing, repairing and building drums and related components.

　　I offer the following services:

　　REPAIRS

　　* Repair cracks or separations in drum shells

　　* Repair wrap seams

　　* Repair or replace hardware components (lugs, mounts,spurs, throw-offs, etc.)

　　* Install, seat and tune new heads.

　　RESTORATIONS - Vintage drum specialist

　　* Refurbish vintage drums and drum sets ("make it playable" to "complete restoration")

　　* Vintage reproductions

　　MODIFICATIONS

　　* Resize drum shells

　　* Rewraps

　　BEARING EDGES/SNARE BEDS

　　* Cut bearing edges on new drum shells

　　* True/recut bearing edges that have been altered or become worn

　　* Cut and shape snare beds for maximim snare response

　　CUSTOM DRUM FABRICATION

　　* I build "tubbz" drums...let me build one for you

　　* Any size

　　* Any configuration

　　CUSTOM HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

　　*Stands and holders modified to fit your specific needs using off-the-shelf components

　　*Custom fabrication of components not available over-the-counter

　　*Rack design

　　CONSULTATIONS

　　Call me with any questions about drum heads, tuning, hardware, materials, construction techniques, etc.

　　Got an idea? I can do that..."nothing is impossible if you have enough money"

　　Schmitty (951)