Recon Custom Drums

Recon Custom Drums UK Drum Builders based in Kent, England | Custom Drums | Restoration | Cymbals, Parts & Accessories

Massive thanks to Marley for letting us build him one of our favourite drums to date!We built this drum summer of last ...
27/02/2026

Massive thanks to Marley for letting us build him one of our favourite drums to date!

We built this drum summer of last year and had talked about making this Snare for a long time and to finally have it in his hands is a blessing!

Since then it’s has been toured around the UK/Europe and is featured on multiple records coming out of the BN1 and Brighton Music Scene. Most notably

Specs:
Canadian Maple Stave Shell 7mm/15mm Re Ring
45° Bearing Edges
Fitted with chrome hardware and RCD badge

Note:
Workshop is currently closed for custom builds and major restoration. Work should resume spring this year!
Shop is still open for sales, parts, accessories and minor restoration projects.
All enquires welcome!
Recon Custom Drums

Recon Custom Drums ‘Reclaimed Series’Snare Drums built from reclaimed drum shells featuring modern and vintage shells an...
14/08/2025

Recon Custom Drums ‘Reclaimed Series’
Snare Drums built from reclaimed drum shells featuring modern and vintage shells and parts.

RCD 14x4 Black Diamond Pearl Snare Drum

Specs:
Shell - 14x4*(approx) 7 ply/7mm Birch 45° edges top and bottom, Black Interior

Hoops - Chrome 2.3mm Triple Fl**ge Hoops

Lugs - 8 Chrome Tube Lugs

Throw Off/Buttend - Vintage Style Piccolo Throw Off/ Buttend

Misc - Chrome Tension Rods/20 Strand Snappy Wires/Chrome Airvent/RCD Badge

Sound Demo coming soon🥁

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Recon Custom Drums ‘Reclaimed Series’Snare Drums built from reclaimed drum shells featuring modern and vintage shells an...
29/04/2025

Recon Custom Drums ‘Reclaimed Series’
Snare Drums built from reclaimed drum shells featuring modern and vintage shells and parts.

RCD 14x4 Candy Red Snare Drum

Specs:
Shell - 14x4*(approx) 7 ply/7mm Birch 45° edges top and bottom, Clear Interior

Hoops - Chrome 2.3mm Triple Fl**ge Hoops

Lugs - 8 Chrome Tube Lugs

Throw Off/Buttend - Vintage Style Piccolo Throw Off/ Buttend

Misc - Chrome Tension Rods/20 Strand Snappy Wires/Chrome Airvent/RCD Badge

Sound Demo coming soon🥁

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ANOTHER LUDWIG!!Ludwig 410 ‘Supersensitive’ Snare Drum14x5 70’s Ludalloy ShellA very crisp and articulate snare drum for...
19/04/2025

ANOTHER LUDWIG!!

Ludwig 410 ‘Supersensitive’ Snare Drum
14x5 70’s Ludalloy Shell
A very crisp and articulate snare drum for all functions🥁

The old man is using it at the moment, maybe it can be yours one day😏

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Nice lil fix up job on this Gretsch Catalina Club for GHC Royalty of Despize, DOP and HellboundMessage us to get those ...
29/01/2025

Nice lil fix up job on this Gretsch Catalina Club for GHC Royalty of Despize, DOP and Hellbound

Message us to get those drums the way they should be or advice on how you can take care of them yourself!🥁

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We are delighted and thankful to announce our FIRST Custom ordered snare drum! Thank you to .mp3 of and for trusting ...
13/01/2025

We are delighted and thankful to announce our FIRST Custom ordered snare drum! Thank you to .mp3 of and for trusting us with such a great project!

This snare was built to be gigged and used in the studio. A real versatile workhorse.
You will find Sam using this drum in and out the studio on all things PROM and maybe your own record;)

Specs: 14x8 Shell
- Canadian Maple Stave Shell (reclaimed timber from an old squash court in our local area) 25 Staves 7mm Thickness with machined reinforcement rings. 45° bearing edges top and bottom.
- Chrome Die-cast Hoops
- 10 Chrome Tube Lugs
- TRICK Chrome GS007 Throw Off Set
- Chrome Airvent and Drum Badge
- ‘PROM’ Special Lacquer Finish👀

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Tama Artwood Snare Drum. Fully serviced and back on the road again. A quality snare for any player for a great price🥁DM ...
02/11/2024

Tama Artwood Snare Drum. Fully serviced and back on the road again. A quality snare for any player for a great price🥁

DM Now to book a service or chat drums!📩

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EXCITING NEWS! Badges have landed! These will be fitted to all our new builds and reconditioned drums!Can’t wait to get...
24/10/2024

EXCITING NEWS! Badges have landed! These will be fitted to all our new builds and reconditioned drums!
Can’t wait to get these installed onto YOUR new favourite drums🥁

Message us to place an order! Or check out our eBay shop: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/reconcustomdrums

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WorldMax Classic VintageMaple Shell/Gold Hardware✨••••••
26/08/2024

WorldMax Classic Vintage
Maple Shell/Gold Hardware✨

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Fixed up this Eddie Ryan Snare DrumCut down from 6” to 5.5” New bearing edges, snare beds and wrap!✨•••••• ...
19/08/2024

Fixed up this Eddie Ryan Snare Drum
Cut down from 6” to 5.5” New bearing edges, snare beds and wrap!✨

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Premier Royal Ace USA🇺🇸 Inbound! Always got Vintage Drums coming through the shop! 🥁•••••• ...
02/08/2024

Premier Royal Ace
USA🇺🇸 Inbound!
Always got Vintage Drums coming through the shop!
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RCD/Premier Mash Up!A great combination of that vintage sound and modern look.Premier 14x5.5 Royal Ace shell converted f...
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 Fl**ged Hoops

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Address

Kent

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+447944270113

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