Tune-Up
$100
4-piece kit, batter and resonant heads, tuned to your genre.
- Batter and reso heads tuned
- Tension rod lubrication
- Hardware check
- Bearing edge inspection
- Tuning spec sheet
+$15 per additional drum.
Utah County · Salt Lake County · By appointment
Drum tuning and repair for the Wasatch Front.
Every head is measured with a Tune-Bot and tuned for your genre, and you take home a spec sheet with the numbers so the same sound can be set again later. Drop off, or we can come to you.
Tuning spec sheet
Utah Drums
- Kit
- 4-piece maple
- Voicing
- Rock
- Service
- Rehead & Voice
| Drum | Batter | Reso |
|---|---|---|
| 14" Snare | 375 Hz | 425 Hz |
| 12" Rack tom | 235 Hz | 265 Hz |
| 16" Floor tom | 150 Hz | 170 Hz |
| 22" Kick | 80 Hz | 95 Hz |
Published prices
Listed before you book
Tune-Bot tuning
Measured and repeatable
20+ years playing
Rock, punk, pop, reggae, jazz
Drop-off or travel
Utah & Salt Lake Counties
Salt City Drums closed? Here is where to get drums serviced on the Wasatch Front now.
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Packages and pricing
Rehead & Voice
$150+ heads
Everything in Tune-Up plus new heads, tuned to a target genre.
- Everything in Tune-Up
- New heads sourced for your kit
- Seated, stretched, and voiced to genre
- Tuning spec sheet
Heads are billed with the job. No need to bring your own.
Full Restoration
$300+
Complete teardown, clean, restore, rehead, and tune.
- Complete teardown
- Shell and hardware polish
- Rust removal, lug cleaning
- New felts and washers
- Rehead and tune to spec
Final quote after inspection.
Also: Session / Live Drum Tech $90/hr · Consultation $60 per half hour · Maintenance Plan $250/year for churches, schools, and studios.
The spec sheet
Every kit comes with a tuning spec sheet.
A card listing the measured resonant frequency of every head, top and bottom, and the genre it was tuned for. If you bring the kit back later, or hand the card to whoever tunes it next, it can be set to the same sound again.
- Repeatable across sessions
- Consistent for teaching studios and churches
- Useful for drumline handoffs
- Faster re-tunes
Hz
measured resonant frequency
2
sides measured per drum
1
card per kit, kept on file
10%
off heads on the maintenance plan
Services
What we do
- 01
Drum Tuning by Genre
Repeatable tuning for rock, funk, jazz, worship, or whatever you play.
- 02
Head Replacement
New heads sourced for you, seated properly, and tuned to spec.
- 03
Cleaning & Hardware Restoration
Shell polish, rust removal, lug cleaning, fresh felts and washers.
- 04
Session & Live Drum Tech
Tuning and mic placement for recording sessions; tech support for shows.
- 05
Gear Consultation
Advice on heads, kits, cymbals, and purchases.
- B2B
Churches, schools & studios
Annual maintenance plan with two visits, priority scheduling, and 10% off heads.
Maintenance plan →
How it works
Drop off, or we come to you.
- 1
Tell us about the kit
Kit size, drum count, head condition, target genre, timeline, and whether you'd rather drop off or have us travel.
- 2
We confirm a time and a price
Package prices are published. Restorations get a final quote after inspection.
- 3
Pick up the kit, keep the card
The kit comes back tuned, with its spec sheet. Bring it back any time and we can return it to those numbers.
Travel policy
Free within roughly 15 minutes of our home shop. $30 elsewhere in Utah County, $60 in Salt Lake County. $150 minimum job value for any travel booking. We don't travel beyond Utah and Salt Lake Counties.
Serving Provo, Orem, Lehi, American Fork, Sandy and the rest of Utah and Salt Lake Counties.
A full kit, tuned and ready on the bench
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Head replacement in progress with a Tune-Bot on the hoop
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A finished tuning spec sheet on the snare
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Who does the work
Run by a working drummer.
Ryan has played drums for over 20 years in rock, punk, pop, reggae, and jazz bands, and tunes with a Tune-Bot so results can be measured and repeated. Utah Drums is a one-person shop, and questions are always welcome.
How much does drum tuning cost?
A Tune-Up on a 4-piece kit is $100 (batter and reso heads, rod lube, hardware check, bearing edge inspection), plus $15 per additional drum. Rehead & Voice is $150 plus heads. Full restorations start at $300 with a final quote after inspection.
Do I bring the drums to you, or do you come to me?
Either. Drop-off at our home shop is the default. Travel is free within roughly 15 minutes of us, $30 elsewhere in Utah County, and $60 in Salt Lake County, with a $150 minimum job for travel bookings. We don't travel outside Utah and Salt Lake Counties.
What is the tuning spec sheet?
Every kit goes home with a card listing the measured resonant frequency of each head, top and bottom, plus the target genre. Bring the kit back, or send us the card, and we can set it to the same sound.
Should I supply my own heads?
You can, but you don't need to. We source heads directly, match sizes and models to your kit, and bill them with the job so there's no guessing.
Where do I get drums serviced now that Salt City Drums is closed?
Utah Drums is a dedicated tuning and repair service covering Utah and Salt Lake Counties. For bearing edge and shell work we partner with local custom builders rather than shipping kits out of state.
I just bought a used kit on KSL. What do I need?
Usually a Rehead & Voice ($150 plus heads) is enough. If the kit has been sitting a long time or has rust, a Full Restoration is the better option. Send photos and we'll tell you which.
What are your hours?
By appointment only. Call, text, or email to schedule. Evenings and weekends are often available.
Do you offer a plan for churches, schools, or studios?
Yes. The Maintenance Plan is $250 per year for two visits, priority scheduling, and 10% off heads. Drumlines replacing marching heads on a season schedule get bulk pricing.
Book an appointment
Tell us about your drums and we’ll reply with a time and a price. By appointment only. Call, text, or email to schedule.