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UK Drum Builders based in Kent, England | Custom Drums | Restoration | Cymbals, Parts & Accessories
02/07/2024
RCD/Premier Mash Up!
A great combination of that vintage sound and modern look.
Premier 14x5.5 Royal Ace shell converted for standard Throw Off
Brilliantly aged White Marine Pearl Wrap
Fitted with chrome hardware and 2.3mm Triple Flanged Hoops
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25/04/2024
RCD Custom Black Sparkle Snare
14x6.5 Birch Ply Shell
Fitted with 10 Chrome Tube Tugs
2.3mm Chrome Triple Flanged Hoops and Chrome Airvent
Spectacular looking drum and fit for all occasions!
Suits those Mid to Mid/Low tunings for a SWEET PHAT TONE!
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28/02/2024
Kent Custom Drums 14x4 Piccolo Stave
Just arrived at its new home in Somerset! First Custom Stave Build to leave the shop! Very happy with how it came out, hopefully it’s new owner will be pleased!
Specs:
24 staves of Canadian Maple 10mm thick w/machined re-rings
Handcrafted in Kent, United Kingdom
Lightly oiled and finished with clear wax and polish
Fitted with Gold hardware
2.3mm triple flanged hoops
Double point lugs
Easy Chrome throw off set
Chrome Airvent
Crisp and articulate snare, very responsive at all tunings!
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21/02/2024
TAMA Imperialstar Kingbeat Conversion! 2 aluminium plates to fit existing holes. An amazing workhorse with a touch better functionality.
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28/12/2023
Fantastic Premier late 60’s Hi-Fi!!
Chrome over brass shell 14x5.5
Fantastic sounding drum and just as stunning almost 60 years on!
(SOLD)
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01/11/2023
Always some lovely vintage Pearl snares coming through the shop!
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17/10/2023
The very first! 1 of 1 The 'Commando'
24 staves of Canadian Maple 10mm Thick
Handcrafted in Kent, United Kingdom.
Fitted with Black Nickel Hardware
This snare is full bodied and very versatile. Great projection at all tunings, lovely controlled overtones!
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‘Commando’ Sound Demo. Low-High Tunings 🎧
05/09/2023
RCD Custom Birch 14x6
Specs:
•10ply Birch Shell w/ Lovely Dark Blue Pearl Wrap
•Chrome Beavertail Lugs
•Alloy-Cast Hoops
•TRICK Multi Step Throw Off
•Chrome Air Vent
Stunning snare with great projection and versatility.
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DM US FOR A SOUND DEMO!
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04/05/2023
RCD Custom Birch & Burl 13x7.5
Specs:
• 7ply Birch Superstar (Tama) Shell w/ High Gloss Burl Wrap
• 100mm Chrome Tube Lugs
• 2.3mm Triple Flanged Hoops
• TRICK Style Throw Off Set
• Chrome Air Vent
A very crisp and articulate Snare Drum with lively overtones. Fit for all Functions🎶
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01/02/2023
Boosey & Hawkes AJAX Edgware
Lovely Blue Pearl finish.
Excellently crafted British Drums.
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20/10/2022
Fantastic Vintage Premier Set!
4 Piece 20,16,13,12 in Blue/Aquamarine Shimmer. Mahogany Shells and Chrome Hardware.
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14/07/2022
Lovely Tama Imperialstar ‘King Beat’ in Great Condition!
Early 80’s MIJ
Functions Perfectly! Heavyweight and loud with the added sensitivity of a parallel strainer. An incredible snare for all situations!
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Get’ em cleaned up
22/06/2022
More MIJ Pearl to bless the timeline🥁
Japan made some Excellent drums during the 70’s/80’s
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#80’s #70’s
15/06/2022
Plenty of MIJ Pearl coming through the Shop!!!
View our selection of Pearl at 🥁
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02/06/2022
20/04/2022
Some more vintage Pearl on the timeline👀
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12/04/2022
RCD Pro Custom in Blue Sparkle! Full of tone and supreme attack
Specs:
- 14x6.5 6mm 10ply Maple Shell
- 45° Bearing Edges, hand cut medium/deep Snare Beds
- Diecast Hoops/2.3mm TF Hoops
- Tube Lugs
- Trick Style Throw Off Set
- Chrome Airvent
- Choice of Wires (Steel/Bronze)
- Chrome Badge Lettering
The very first RCD Pro Custom to come out the shop!🥁
Available from £299
Have a custom build in mind?
Drop us a message to get started!
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08/04/2022
Been a busy couple of weeks in the shop! Excited to get these out, plenty more to get done.
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08/04/2022
10/02/2022
Vintage Frankenstein Tama Imperialstar. MIJ Early Gen 14x5 COS
Very loud and heavy! Still a very versatile drum with a lot of range.
Japan’s answer to the 400.
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26/01/2022
Ludwig B/O 400 Supraphonic
Excellent condition and fully serviced. Dated Nov 11 1970. Even has script logo buttplate.
After 50 years it’s still got it!
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20/01/2022
Getting off to a good start in 2022! Plenty of work to be done and many amazing drums to share.
Looking forward to getting these sent out in the coming days!
More on the B/O in a later post. Peace.
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20/01/2022
30/12/2021
RCD 13x7 Maple Greatness
Lovely Walnut wrap and stylish tube lugs. Boasting 2.3mm TF Hoops for supreme attack.
Brilliant crack in high tunings, with a lovely warm, dry texture at low tunings.
What a way to finish the year!
Thank You to everyone that’s come along this far. Peace and Love
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20/12/2021
20/12/2021
Lovely Snare Drum
Spectacular finish and stylish hardware.
Recently sold to a friend with a matching kit
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14/12/2021
Slowly getting back to it👀
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13/12/2021
14x6 RCD Maple Custom
Rich in tone with a nice controlled sound
Complete with Die-cast hoops to add a phat/dry texture
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Who Are RCD?
Custom Reconditioned Drums
RCD offer a great cleaning and refurb service with all sorts of opportunities for your drum(s).
At RCD drummers come first and we would love for them to express themselves through our drums, from playing to creating.
We hope to offer a wide range of customisation to the player, whether that be an all new custom built snare drum, or your own that you just want to spice up a little bit.
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 7pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 6pm |
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