Have a specific kit in mind that you don’t see elsewhere? We can build it!
As the options and possibilities are endless – we’ve found it best to work with individual customers for the order process. Let us know what you’d like and we will get back to you with a quote within a day or two.
(To get a general sense of our pricing, check out our Drum Sets and Drums Sold Separately pages.)
Recent Custom Drums
Floor Tom in Yellow & White
Simple UpSnare 14"x2"
Three Pedal 14" UpSnare with Mounts
Custom 14" UpTom
Custom Hardware
We’ve designed hardware that pairs perfectly with our drums, including low mass aluminum lugs, leather gasket washers that conform to the drum shell, and curved drum spurs.
Finish
We do all the finishing work in our shop in small batches. We use water-based lacquer and stains as they are much better for the health of our environment and ourselves.
Aquarian Drum Heads
We are proud to work with Aquarian, known and trusted industry heavyweights. Every bass drum head is stamped with the Farmer logo.
Portable
Every drum has a custom designed case available. Nest small ones in larger ones to get a minimalist set up.
How We Build Our Drums
Shells
We use Nordic Shells for their percise construction, use of local hardwoods, and better sound and visual, and strength characteristics. Most of our shells are Maple hardwood that are designed specifically for drum performance. We cut, sand and drill the shells in our shop, using a granite surface plate to achieve a bilateral accuracy of +/- .0001 inch. If you would like to request other shells types from other LOCAL MI hardwoods, please lets us know (ie. Ash, Walnut, Cherry, etc.)
Hoop Options
Maple Wood – Yamaha Style. We love the look and style of these hoops! They provide fatter rimshots and nice focused sound. You can also have the hoops finished in the color you love.
Chrome Die-Cast. A popular option as they provide focused sound and moderate sustain. Being a heavier, rigid option, they also allow for more fine-tuning.
Chrome 2.3 mm Triple Flange. If you prefer a lively, open sound these are a good choice.
Drumheads
We proudly partner with Aquarian for all of our drumheads. We have worked from their large catalogue of drumheads styles for many yeears and have found that they offer the best sound options. Especially their patented muffled bass drum heads.
Snare and tom heads come in white textured matte.
Aquarian Resonant bass drum heads are stamped with the Farmer logo and available in white, black, or vintage.
Bearing Edge
We use a Dual 45 Degree Edge (peak at the center) to get a wider tuning range and longer sustain. We also apply a slight roundover to get a slightly warmer tone and longer lasting edge.
Finishing and Colors
We do all of our finish work in-house and hand mix our eight custom Farmer color options. We used water-based lacquers and dyes that are a healthy option for the environment and people. We finish the interior and exterior of the shells to protect against environmental damage and surface wear and also for a beautiful, polished look. Mix or match your shells and wood hoops!
Hardware
We use Pete Farmer designed low-mass lugs (with leather gaskets) and classic curved drum spurs.
Floor tom modifications are an option if you are okay with slightly less height overall as an option. Clamps and mounting types are also subject to your custom needs.
Timing
It will depend a bit on what your order is, but it would be safe to count on it taking 2-3 weeks for us to build and ship your drums to you.
Let me know what you have in mind and I’ll send you a quote as soon as I can.