Restoration Services

Our restorations set Mattoon Drums and Percussion apart from other shops. Not only do we have decades of experience with high end wooden boat restoration lending historical investigation into proper techniques of the era, and educational backgrounds in engineering – we are professional players. We know vintage drums, inside and out.

Why Choose Us?

• Museum quality preservations
• Woodworking, metalworking, and finish work second to none
• Proper techniques to maintain factory standards
• Unique solutions to restoration issues

Restorations start at $200.00

Appraisals

We have been fortunate enough to personally handle some of the rarest drums on the planet, with our finger on the pulse of the market for over two decades. As such, we are uniquely situated to be able to evaluate hard to find and rare instruments, for sale and insurance purposes.

Our Appraisals Include:

• A historical retrospective on the instrument
• A detailed inspection of the condition
• Recent market sales and listings
• A fair market evaluation considering condition, rarity, and prior sales and listings

Appraisals Starting at $99

Sample Appraisal: Leedy “Autographs of the Stars” Drum

Services We Offer:

As a full service shop, we offer a wide variety of service, including but not limited to:

• Bearing edge recutting
• Hareware modifications/shell restoration
• Structural damage restoration
• Finish work – rewraps, lacquers, paints
• Hardware repair and replating (Nickel, Copper, Brass)
• Shell modifications
• Cymbal repairs, modifications

Bearing Edges start at $40

We Buy and Sell

If you are looking to sell an old drum, or looking for a special piece for your collection, contact us!