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Kentville Drums | Product Code:
744816
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Kentville Drums Kangaroo Hide Drum Head 14 [Fine Gauge (8-10mils)]
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$132.00
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Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Description
Description
Kangaroo Hide Drum Heads are now available!
Kentville Drums, run by Steele Turkington, is a drum repair and kangaroo hide drumhead manufacturer based in Sydney, Australia.
Clients include Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones, Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, Todd Sucherman of Styx, The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and The London Symphony Orchestra, and the company has gained attention and trust from around the world.
At Kentville Drums, everything is handmade using traditional methods, including cutting the leather, drying it, and attaching it to the hoops.
The kangaroo leather we use comes from an ethically managed kangaroo population control program run by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, and the leather used for the drumheads is carefully selected for its quality.
Kangaroo leather is flexible, lightweight, and durable, making it suitable for use in high-end sports shoes.
These characteristics are also utilized in drum heads, which are more durable than other animal skins and produce a warmer tone.
- When opening the sealed package, please be careful not to damage the drum head.
- Tune the strings so that the tension is even.
- When replacing a new plastic drum head, you often put your weight on it to remove the glue, but do not do this with this product.
Kangaroo hide, like other animal skins, expands and contracts depending on the weather. In humid conditions, it loses tension (expands), and in dry conditions, it increases tension (shrinks).
For drums that require relatively tight tension, such as snares and high-pitched toms, we recommend lowering the tension after playing. This allows the heads room to shrink during storage and prevents excessive tension buildup. Please be especially careful after playing in humid conditions.
- If you apply a little extra tension to bass drums and low-pitched toms before storing them, you can adjust them to a lower pitch when tuning them.
- Always store the heads after removing them from the package, keeping them attached to the drum and maintaining a certain tension. If you store them loosely, store them on a shelf where humidity levels are minimal and check them regularly.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. The price is for one head.
Size: 14 inches Thickness: Fine gauge (8-10 mils)
Kentville Drums, run by Steele Turkington, is a drum repair and kangaroo hide drumhead manufacturer based in Sydney, Australia.
Clients include Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones, Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, Todd Sucherman of Styx, The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and The London Symphony Orchestra, and the company has gained attention and trust from around the world.
At Kentville Drums, everything is handmade using traditional methods, including cutting the leather, drying it, and attaching it to the hoops.
The kangaroo leather we use comes from an ethically managed kangaroo population control program run by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, and the leather used for the drumheads is carefully selected for its quality.
Kangaroo leather is flexible, lightweight, and durable, making it suitable for use in high-end sports shoes.
These characteristics are also utilized in drum heads, which are more durable than other animal skins and produce a warmer tone.
- When opening the sealed package, please be careful not to damage the drum head.
- Tune the strings so that the tension is even.
- When replacing a new plastic drum head, you often put your weight on it to remove the glue, but do not do this with this product.
Kangaroo hide, like other animal skins, expands and contracts depending on the weather. In humid conditions, it loses tension (expands), and in dry conditions, it increases tension (shrinks).
For drums that require relatively tight tension, such as snares and high-pitched toms, we recommend lowering the tension after playing. This allows the heads room to shrink during storage and prevents excessive tension buildup. Please be especially careful after playing in humid conditions.
- If you apply a little extra tension to bass drums and low-pitched toms before storing them, you can adjust them to a lower pitch when tuning them.
- Always store the heads after removing them from the package, keeping them attached to the drum and maintaining a certain tension. If you store them loosely, store them on a shelf where humidity levels are minimal and check them regularly.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. The price is for one head.
Size: 14 inches Thickness: Fine gauge (8-10 mils)
Payment & Security
Payment methods
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
For orders exceeding Paypal’s transaction limit of 1 million yen, we will provide more details. For secure transactions, items will only be shipped to the address registered in your Paypal account.
Regarding detailed information and contact information to us, please check FAQ.
Please Note
The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
■ Taxes & Duties
Import duties, taxes, and fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These fees are typically collected by the carrier upon delivery or at pickup. Please check with your country’s customs office for details before purchasing.
■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.
Tokyo area
Osaka area
About Shipping
We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.
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