I keep a large stock of spare parts so that I can get on with repairing instruments without waiting months for components to arrive. These fall into three broad groups: original manufacturers’ parts, both new and refurbished; sourced materials and components; and the parts I produce myself.
On older instruments, making a replacement part is often the only option. However, there are many more cases where simply replacing a broken component fails to address the underlying reason why the original failed. Resolving that invariably means changing the design of the components.
Listing thousands of individual parts online was never a priority in my life. However, for overseas shipments, providing a URL now appears to be the only option available to satisfy the traceability requirements. There will be little apparent logic to the order in which parts appear on the website, but it’s all metadata these days anyway, so just use the search engine to find what you need. If that proves fruitless, press the enquiry button—there may well be alternatives.
Paul you are enthusiastic passionate and a genius. Its such a pleasure watching and hearing what you have to say regarding your expertise. Great job as usual.
best wishes and keep up the good work.
I fully agree. I needed spare parts for a Citenco Premier Vibraphone motor. Communication with Paul, availability of the parts, speed of delivery,… all is excellent.
Also the movies of the overhaults of instruments are very inspiring for an amateur like me.
Also the thought that instruments even when there are 40-50- years old, are worth to repair them an give them a new life again.
Keep the business running !
Hi Gunter,
Thank you for your kind comments
Paul
Hi, Do you know of anyone selling Premier, Besson or Carlton tympani from the 1930?
Hi Charles,
I have these timpani for sale:
https://orchestralpercussion.co.uk/2018/03/09/premier-deluxe-timpani-for-sale-job-1540/
Regards
Paul
HI Paul – helpful if we cold have chat about some timpani which I have had for many years and which need some TLC. What’s the best way to get in touch with you, please?
Hi Mick,
On the menu bar of my website you will see an envelope icon, if you click on that it will open a contact page with my address and a map, phone number and email address, as well as an email webform. The best way to proceed is to take a few photographs so that I can vaguely assess the condition of the drums. I will need a view around the pedal to see if there is any wear on the base casting and general shots. Email these photos directly and include the drum sizes and the type of heads you want in the text. However it is a lot easier (and quicker for me) to just have a chat. I do my administration first thing in the morning, so will have read the email, so just say whether you are going to phone in the text to save me the trouble of giving you a written response.
Regards
Paul
Do you have any information on lubricating the pedals on Rogers Timpani. The Sun City Concert Band owns a set of four and the pedals do not move as they should. Any suggestions would help greatly.
Thank You,
Hi George
Thank you for your email. Unfortunately I have never worked on Rogers Timpani, so I cannot immediately say that this will be your problem. If you can email me some photos of the drums or even a video of the mechanism I will see if I can help.
Regards
Paul