North Custom Drums

About North Custom Drums

A custom drum shell, snare and kit company based in North West UK. In-house shells from start to finish using A-Grade veneers. No B or C grade. Ever.

North Custom Drums Description

North Custom Drums in-house shells, snares and kits from start to finish. A-Grade Veneers only. No B or C. Ever.

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How about these Cherry shells with Oak custom wood hoops for Graeme Munsie? 13x11 13ply, 10x7, 12x8 with hoops and a pair of 8" hoops custom made. Looking for hoops with your next shell pack? Let us know #northcustomdrums #northcustomshells #woodhoops #cherry #oak #oneofakind

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Classy Walnut with inlay bands. Fancy your own custom kit or shells? Message me.
We now only require 50% deposit to get plywood shells, plywood snares and custom kits and snares into production. #northcustomdrums #northcustomshells #handmade #madeinengland #oneofakind

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#Repost @robwrolfe (@get_repost) ・・・ Tonight was a sweaty one in Hatfield. Exceedingly loud audience. Was such a nice change from playing festivals, I can't wait for our #StopTheClocksTour at the end of the year now. Bring the sweat back 💪😓

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Check out Tim Dale kit walkthrough and demonstration. Please like, share and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/RoCageEMBQ8

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maple/bubinga/maple with re rings 14x8 13 ply shell. White satin lacquer. Brass hardware. This is a gorgeous looking drum inside and out. #northcustomdrums #northcustomshells #customdrums #oneofakind #madeinengland #maple #bubinga

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@jakekerley90 Walnut over maple/mahogany/maple kit. With first coat of oil. #northcustomdrums #customdrums #walnut #inlay #madeinengland

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@peter_mcleod selling both his @north_custom_drums snares to fund his latest snare drum. On the left is a 14x6.5 13 ply Beech with Zebrawood, tube lugs and a traditional throw off. On the right is a 14x9 mahogany/birch 10 ply with custom bronze brushed painted finish, offset beavertail lugs and a trick throw off. If interested message @peter_mcleod or we can connect you. #northcustomdrums #customdrums #oneofakind #snaredrum

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Walnut w/inlay band over maple/mahogany shell pack. Ready for oiling. Fancy your own custom kit or shell pack? get a quote today! Visit our website, info in description. #northcustomdrums #customdrums #northcustomshells #oneofakind #maple #mahogany #walnut #inlay #usabound #madeinengland @ North Custom Drums

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Check out our new and informative website at www.northcustomdrums.co.uk. Allow us to take you through your exact build from shell descriptions to Re Ring knowledge and bearing edge explination. #northcustomdrums #customdrums #customshells #northcustomshells #madeinengland

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Drums: Bubinga/Birch 10x7 Rack tom 12x8 Rack tom 16x14 Floor tom... 20x18 Bass Drum Toms 7ply Kick 10ply
Cymbals: Amedia Cymbals
Drummer: https://www.facebook.com/timdaledrums
We can ship our products across Europe and the US If you have any questions, write us at Northcustomdrums@gmail.com
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Daryl Handson's 100% beech shell pack, 8x8, 10x8, 15x13, 20x16 10 ply with a 14x8 13 ply snare shell. #northcustomdrums #northcustomshells #customdrums #oneofakind #beech #madeinengland

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Amazing offer for only £399/$530 Plus Shipping. 10x8, 16x14, 22x14 w/bass drum hoops. Get this finished, drilled and routed shell pack. All you need is hardware! Drilled for double sided beavertail lugs, 3 point scre spurs, floor tom brackets and North Custom Badges. You can get an A Grade kit for an amazing discount. However once it's gone, it's gone for good. #northcustomdrums #customdrums #northcustomshells #walnut #satinlacquer #oneofakind #madeinengland

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Katie Bullock - Chasing Dragon's Custom Drum Kit Demo.
13x8 9 ply 16x16 9 ply 22x16 12 ply
... With a Macasser Ebony Veneer Hard Satin Laqucer Black Chrome Tube Lugs and hoops.
Recorded with 1 x Astin Sprit overhead mic.
Recorded and Edited by Jake Kerley
www.northcustomdrums.co.uk
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Choose between 100% Mahogany, 100% Birch or 100% Walnut. 12, 16, 22 and choose your depths. Get an A Grade Rock kit for an amazing price starting from only £1,199.
Matching snares available on all kit purchase half price off RRP.
We require only a 50% deposit and there is a 3 month build time.

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Glen buck's 100% walnut kit 12x9, 16x14, 24x14 and a 13 ply walnut 14x7 snare with maple Re rings & inlay band. #northcustomdrums #northcustomshells #oneofakind #madeinengland

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#Repost @tim_who_drums (@get_repost) ・・・ So much wood.. 👌 #musician #drummer #northcustomdrums #amediacymbals #drums #music #shifnal @north_custom_shells @amediacymbalsuk @loscabosdrumsticks

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Drums: 100% Birch Kit 13x9 High tom 16x16 Floor tom 22x16 Kick
... Toms 10ply Kick 13ply
Vessel Brass Snare 14x7 Snare
Cymbals: T-Cymbals 14" Air Hi-Hats 18" La pasion turca Crash 22" Air Ride
Drummer: https://www.facebook.com/jordanjholden
We can ship our products across Europe and the US If you have any questions, write us at Northcustomdrums@gmail.com
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last week was the first time i used my north custom. kit. was completely blown away. the kit was gifted to me at Christmas and ive been very apprehensive about using it. (been playing a pearl export for ten years) so its it's been in storage since Xmas and straight out of the cases the kick sounded phenomenal and the Tom's sing. as someone who helps out at ncd I've been exposed to some awesome sounding drums,but never had any time to sit and listen for any length of time and the good news is, I couldn't be happier the kit and matching snare is everything I've ever wanted in a drum kit. As I have been exposed to Andy and Chris's strict quality control ethics I know this kit will last, as it's built as well as it looks. I'm happy to be part of the North custom team and family. now I just need to buy an additional Tom for it one happy chappy x

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So I have seen this company on FB for a few months. I decided to get in contact re a new snare drum.



I have Been a drummer for over 30 years and have bought and sold the best.



After speaking to Andrew I decided to order a 14x8 bubinga snare with a trick throw off.



I got the snare this week and after tuning it it up I can honestly say that the sound sits up there with the most expensive snare I have bought.



It's well made and the colour is great. If I had ordered the snare from one of the big USA custom shops it would no doubt have cost £800 plus.



The snare is the best £290 I have spent. I am now in talks with Andrew for add on toms to my kit.

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Received my new kit from North Custom Drums a couple of days ago, it sounds and looks absolutely amazing! Pictures don't do the finish justice and the Evans Calf tone head on the kick reso compliment the kit beautifully!



On top of that their customer service is top quality, always felt taken care of and handled in a professional and friendly manner.



P.S. Go get a kit from them, my next snare will be made by these guys and I can't wait!

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Putting his heart and soul into this business, Andy is a cracking guy. Keep up the awesome and top notch work!

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Purchased a snare from North Custom absolutely love it. It is my go to snare for shows.

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My relationship with North Custom Drums started this September when I've began searching for an endorsement or better to say a drum family which will support me and believe in my success as a drummer and a musician! In October I ordered a custom snare drum to start supporting NCD as an artist. We discussed different options and I told what I wanted the sound to be alike, it had to be a punchy, deep dark toned drum so we discussed that and I had a 14"x7 birch/mahogany hybrid shell with Waterfall Bubinga as Outer and Zebrawood as Inner veneer plies at the end! I also customized golden hardware & tube lugs because I'm fond of it recently :) Guys at NCD will make your dreams possible that's for sure, everything considering woods, shell making or full drum/kits building - you've got to check them out and don't hesitate in ordering one incredible drum from this company! They will make it quick, with best quality and with widest customization possible! Thanks my friends and keep the good work!

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Just received my ex tour kit today direct from Jimmy Rainsford. I couldn't be happier with it. As soon as I got it out of the box and it smelt like KFC I knew I was onto a winner. The finish is amazing, it's the most beautiful drum kit I've ever seen. The only thing that outshines it's beauty is its sound, it's exactly what I've been looking for. It's the easiest kit I've ever had to tune, even I made it sound half okay! It's the most comfortable kit I've ever played and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Jimmy and north custom drums! I will be returning soon for a snare.

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Just received my TBergerDrums Custom Drumkit.

The Bubinga shells were produced by NCD. Awesome shell & wood quality as well as amazing pricing speak for themselves. Just hit up NCD and get your quote on your shells. Nothing 's Impossible.

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Just picked up my stunning new kit and snare from North Custom Drums.

In my 20 years of playing and within that time, being an owner of countless kits, I can honestly say that this in the most incredible looking and sounding kit I've ever had.

The process of talking through designs and ideas in the early stages was super easy and I ended up with a kit that was better than I had originaly thought possible.

Andy and the rest of the team should be truly proud of their work and I'm super excited to see how they'll continue to progress and innovate over the next few years.

The passion, knowledge and expertise is clearly there amongst them all.

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I was super impressed when Andy brought his kit to my studio to record a demo.



The toms where everything I would want from a tom, lots of attack, less sustain (but just enough) and some real depth and warmth. I usually reach straight for the EQ when recording toms, but I didn't need to with these.



The snare had similar characteristics as the toms. Lots of attack and warmth, no ugly overtones. Punchy as hell. It would suit rock, metal and punk perfectly.



The kick surprised me due to the amount 'click' that I usually have to dial in with EQ. Again, perfect for rock, metal and punk where the kick needs to poke through loads of saturated guitars.



I didn't mix the drums at all for the demo video, I simply balanced the levels and provided them with a single stereo file, so what you hear is exactly as it was captured.



Andy has had 2 of the 'high end' custom kits before and I had the opertunity to record a kit of his that cost around £4k. I was far more impressed by his own creation, so don't be a fool and buy a kit because your favourite drummer uses one. Save yourself a fortune and buy a North Custom.

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I purchased a 13 ply beech shell with a zebrawood inner veneer a while back. I still have not finished the project but the build quality of the shell is fantastic and the price was on par with any of the other big name shell suppliers (shipped to the US!!). Looking forward to ordering more shells in the future.

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I have no words for how much i love my new North Custom Drum kit.

Beautiful looking, beautiful sounding drums. North Custom Drums rival any of the big name companies, and for way more affordable prices. Hand crafted (yes, they make their own shells), hand colored, 100% custom drums. Man in charge, Andrew Mckenna, he's a top lad for sure. From first to last step, you talk to him and he's nothing short of preofessional. Its a great company that everyone will be seeing more of in the coming years.

You NEED to contact them for your next drum, be it one individual drum or a full kit.

-Andy

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I bought a 14x6 raw cherry snare shell to upgrade my old Tama rockstar. Once delivered l got a bit nervous when came the moment to drill it considering my limited DIY skills but with a little bit of common sense and time everything went flawlessly. The snare really meets my expectations, l got the warm fat sound l was looking for. I think this is the most cost effective solution you can find to get yourself a nice kit and l am really considering upgrading the other shells. Plus customer service is great, communication is fluent and nice even with a frenchy like me. I got really surprised and pleased when Andy called me on my mobile to get my feedback on the snare !

Long live North Custom Drums !

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Easily five stars. These drums are loud, punchy, provide clean tones and they look incredible. Everything I asked for I received and more! Customer service is hands down the best I've had with any company. Prices are incredible. Just in packaging these drums I could tell these drum builders love what they do. I will be with North Custom Drums for a very long time.

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Can say nothing but good things for NCD from the quote all the way threw to collection of the kit, and has been more than helpful not to mention super talented at what he does! I've played pro kits for the last 7-10 years and after playing my first show with my new NCD it is defiantly one of the nicest kits I've ever perched behind, not to mention the most stunning kit I've seen. The low end tones are amazing with a nice balance of attack and volume! I seriously erdge any drummer to check out NCD and get untouch with Andy, these deals won't last forever and rightly so as this company will take off for sure :) massive thanks to Andy for his time and craftsmanship & attention to detail. With take pride every show I'm repping NCD.

All the best

Tom

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Buying a new drum kit is very exciting, but daunting, which make etc. Taken me a couple of years looking on websites asking other drummers. I finally found North Custom Drums, Burnley, fairly local to me. Was very happy with the friendly, knowledgable guys, took the plunge and asked them to make me a kit, with bass mounted toms. Collected it last Tuesday, just set it up...it sounds amazing, meaty, fab tone, loud as I like, but best of all it looks super wonderful. Gigging with it tonight and cannot wait. Thank you Andy and the guys...I am one happy drummer xx

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Brilliant!! I got a snare from NCD and it's been absolutely amazing, I've done numerous gigs with it now and it sounds amazing!!! Highly recommended to anyone looking for new drums :)

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Amazing company amazing drums made me snare and I love it, i will always use north custom drums

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Amazing attention to detail, amazing customer service and all with reasonable prices.. Everything which makes a company the perfect choice to buy a completely custom kit from!

From the looks to the sound, my kit is everything I was after, highly recommended!

More about North Custom Drums

North Custom Drums is located at Unit 7B, Farrington Close, BB11 5SH Burnley, Lancashire
(+44)1282414598
http://www.northcustomdrumsuk.com/store