Australia’s Preeminent Instrument Restorer and Kangaroo-Hide Drumhead Producer Vintage drums are revered by drummers, producers, and studio owners all over the world, providing time-tested tones that are often preferred over the sound of modern kits in nearly any musical setting. Extensive touring and live use can wreak havoc on older gear, however, often requiring regular maintenance or even full-scale restoration in order to bring these treasured instruments back to their original form. When it’s time to restore an older instrument, there are a number of options. Doing it yourself can be a noble and enriching experience for some. But for those less inclined to undergo such a hands-on project, there’s no one better fit for the gig than Steele Turkington of Kentville Drums. Based in Kurrajong, New South Wales, Australia, Steele’s company Kentville Drums is an internationally recognized workshop specializing in vintage drum repair and restoration. Turkington also produces a […]

September 2020 Issue