New life for old treasures - professional, with attention to detail, sustainable

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Why have it restored?

  • Sound optimization: I get the full sound out of your drum.

  • Increase in value: A professional restoration preserves & increases the collector’s value.

  • Preserving history: Authentic look and original hardware are retained.

  • Sustainability: upcycling instead of buying new – good for the environment and your wallet.

My services for you

Complete restoration

I expose every part of your drum, clean and repair it carefully and put everything back together perfectly – for an instrument like new.

Boiler repair & surface finishing

Cracks, delamination, interior oil finish, refurbishment and polishing of the finish – true to the original and completely customized.

Hardware refurbishment

Polishing, reconditioning, procurement of original spare parts – until your hardware shines like it did on the first day.

Coat & tuning service

Advice on head selection, assembly & tuning – your set is ready to play as soon as it arrives.

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This is how a restoration works...

  • Advice & quote: You send me photos – you receive your quote.

  • Disassembly & assessment: Thorough analysis of each component.

  • Cleaning & repair: ultrasonic bath, gluing work, spare parts procurement.

  • Finishing & assembly: varnish/wrap, polish, new skins.

  • Fine-tuning & sound check: I tune & test until everything sounds perfect.

  • Shipping or collection: Securely packaged and returned insured.

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My heart beats for US vintage

Whether Ludwig, Gretsch, Slingerland or Rogers – every decade and every brand has its own peculiarities.
Thanks to many years of experience, original spare parts and precise databases, I can restore your vintage kit to be historically correct and contemporary in sound.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Wie lange dauert eine Restauration?

Je nach Zustand und Arbeitsumfang zwischen 4 und 8 Wochen ab Auftragserteilung. Eine genaue Einschätzung erhältst Du mit Deinem Angebot.

Was kostet der Service?

Jede Trommel ist einzigartig. Nach Sichtung Deines Instruments erhältst Du ein individuelles Angebot.

Welche Marken restaurierst Du?

Grundsätzlich alle – spezialisiert habe ich mich auf US-Vintage Drums, arbeite aber ebenso gern an Sonor, Premier, Trixon, Asba u. v. m.

Kann ich Ersatzteile selbst liefern?

Gern – ich prüfen vorab, ob sie kompatibel sind und setze mich mit Dir in Verbindung.

Any other questions? - I look forward to hearing from you!

Austrian Drumhead Company
Tel.: +43 699 10 073 071
E-Mail: info@austriandrumheadcompany.at

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