Frequently asked questions
How do you order Kumu drums?
If you want to explore different options first, the showroom at the Turenki factory always has several sets available for testing. Contact me (via email or phone) to arrange a visit. If visiting is not possible, we can design a suitable set via email. Once your dream set is decided, I will prepare an order confirmation and a prepayment invoice for 40% of the total price. After the payment is received, your set will be placed on the production schedule. The remaining balance is due before the drums are picked up or shipped.
How long does production take?
The delivery time for a new set naturally varies slightly, depending on the number of orders. I always provide a more precise timeline in the order confirmation. In recent months, the delivery time has been about 5 weeks. Not bad for a custom-made, handcrafted drum set!
How much does a set cost?
Send me a message via email and tell me the configuration of the set you want, and I will send you the price in reply. Many are surprised, as they assumed the sets were more expensive.
How durable are wooden hoops?
Extremely durable. For example, the SuperWoodHoop on a snare can take rimshots without issue, though minor cosmetic marks will naturally appear over time. The hoop consists of multiple layers of veneer with vertical wood grains. You might know that in chopping blocks or butcher blocks, the wood grains run vertically, making the wood very impact-resistant, and the same applies here. Of course, common sense should be applied: anyone could break a die-cast hoop if they tried hard enough! But under normal playing conditions, wooden hoops will last for years, and on toms, “forever.” The lifespan of the top hoop on a snare is mostly affected by playing style.
Do you sell wooden hoops separately?
Making wooden hoops is a very complex process involving lots of sawing, gluing, milling, drilling, and sanding. I simply do not have the time to make wooden hoops for other drums, so I recommend turning to well-stocked music stores. Genuine Kumu wooden hoops are available only for Kumu drums.
Can Kumus have black or gold-plated metal parts?
Over the years, I’ve seen so many worn-out black, gold-plated, or powder-coated metal parts that I decided years ago to stick with chrome parts only. Chrome is durable and ages gracefully, which suits a handcrafted top-quality instrument. It’s nice to think that the set will still look good thirty years from now.
Do Kumus come with hardware?
The prices listed on the price list page are always for shell sets without stands and pedals (hardware). Often, customers already have a working hardware setup, but you can get Kumus with the stands and pedals you want. In any case, the basic price always includes Kumurim mounts for small toms and legs for floor toms. Bass drums always come with legs. For Kumurim mounts, you only need a holder, such as a clamp attached to a cymbal stand.
Do Kumus come with drum heads?
Absolutely! Kumus are always delivered tuned and ready to play, with pro-level heads that we choose together with the customer. I can provide good recommendations for heads that work well for the type of music you play.
How much do custom paint jobs cost?
Gradient finishes, like bursts and fades, are available at no extra charge. You can add sparkle to GlossTone for an additional cost of about 10%. Kumu’s specialty, various Lace finishes, also adds about 10%. Lace patterns are created by spraying through real lace, leaving a “negative” on the drum surface. My own invention! Other patterns and custom paint jobs are priced on a case-by-case basis.