NM Custom Drums was started when the demand for the customization award-winning snare drummer Nathan McLaren had been offering to marching percussionist started to be requested by set drummers. It was hard to turn away the phone inquiries! The hours spent answering questions on the phone or by email grew into “Get your drum to me and I’ll fix it for you.” … which grew into … “Yes, I can build that snare for you.” … to … “A 14″ floor tom? Yes, I can match that covering on a new floor tom.”

Each shell is hand selected, carefully cut and hand-finished. NM Custom Drums uses only the highest quality shells which are carefully tuned and prepared with bearing edges cut exactly to the customer’s specifications. From 5-ply to 50-ply, with or without reinforcement rings: each drum is individually assembled with only the best hardware available. Performers with very specialized requirements can have a custom drum kit completely crafted to their personal tastes and specifications in every aspect.

NM Custom Drums has also earned a reputation for repairing and restoring vintage drums. Whether it be refitting seams, cutting new bearing edges, replacing worn out and broken hardware or completely building a replica of the original drums, we attempt to keep your prized drum set playing its best for future generations.