"Do you repair drums?"
Yes! This is one of the most common questions we get here at Groove Masters Percussion.
We specialize in re-heading / re-skinning djembe drums of all sizes. We can also fix minor blemishes and replace the rope. All of our repairs are done in-house with high-quality materials.
For pricing, please fill out the contact form below with a description of your drum.
We are located in the Vancouver / Lower Mainland area of BC, Canada.
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Pricing
The cost of your drum repair will depend on the drum’s size, the type of head being used, and whether any additional repairs or rope replacements are needed. All prices are before tax.
Base Price By Drum Head Size:
Small Drum (<8")...........................................$89.99
Medium Drum (8-10")....................................$99.99
Large Drum (11-13") .....................................$119.99
X-tra Large Drum (>14")................................$129.98
Goat Skin Heads:
Standard Goat Skin.............................................Included in Base Price
Premium Thick Goat Skin...................................+$34.98
NOTE: The Premium Thick Goat Skin is strongly recommended for drum heads sized 11” and larger, since it creates a superior sound and adds durability. The standard skin is thinner and works best with drums with heads smaller than 11” in diameter.
Rope Replacement:
Premium Cord Rope...................................$0.40 / foot
NOTE: If your drum’s rope is old or frayed, it may break during the tuning process. In this case, we will request an additional charge to replace the rope.
Prices are subject to change.
Drop-Off / Pick Up
Please drop off & pick up your drum at 8553 Main Street, Vancouver BC between our hours of operation: 10:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri (excluding holidays).
Once your repair is complete, we will e-mail or call you.
Repair Timeline
Drum repairs typically take 2 to 4 weeks to complete. However, during periods of high demand or the holiday season (particularly late December), wait times may be longer.
Why does it take so long to repair a drum?
Each drum repair is a detailed, hands-on process that requires both time and precision. Here's a breakdown of the typical steps involved:
Unroping: 1–3 hours
Soaking & Fitting the Head: 1–1.5 hours
Re-roping: 1–2 hours
Initial Tuning: 1–4 hours
Head Drying: 2–5 days
Additional Tuning: 1–3 hours
Head Trimming & Sanding: 1–2 hours
If rope replacement is needed, please allow an additional 3–6 hours for this part of the process.
Tuning
There are two main ways to raise the pitch of your djembe if it needs tuning.
1. Diamond Tune/Mali Weave: This is the quick and easy way to tune a drum. Follow our tutorial here.
2. Bar Tuning: If your drum is significantly out of tune or you’re unable to add more tuning diamonds, we offer bar tuning services.
What is Bar Tuning? This method uses a custom-built tuning bar to apply high tension to the drum’s ropes, restoring proper pitch and tone. The process typically takes between 1 to 3 hours, depending on the drum’s size and how much tightening is needed. Costs can range between 30-60$ before tax; contact us for more information.
