Guru Drums

Creating exquisitely crafted & innovative solid shell drums of distinctive character.

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Easter break - the sun is shining, & I've spent most of it in a respirator! https://t.co/ZeJ2QQHvcb

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The sun is shining, I've gone through 20 pairs of rubber gloves, & spent most of it in a respirator. How was your Easter break???? https://t.co/IzvZgoZRjN

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Another beauty going to a deserving home. https://t.co/8KQgXDHxz6

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Apart from a few more snares to complete package orders, this is the last small batch of In-Tense & Tour series snares getting finished up. Just needing heads, hoops, & wires, then they're away to their forever homes. Proud & reflective 😌

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I thought you might like to see a bit of my playing using my personal Tour series walnut kit. Recorded "old school" live band. Please take a moment to like the band page + subscribe on Youtube = much appreciated. Andy. https://t.co/1SwgX6ifzU

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A quick impromptu evening jam after the main session. No fixing, no click, just some fun, but the Walnut Tours are eating up the pure 80's production :) For all our Guru aficionados, I'll share the main session track here when it's ready. https://t.co/dHlU9nKhNd

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This fabulous detailed review from Aaron Parrott of the last 13" x 7" Tour series black walnut snare ever produced. From myself & Dean, thank you Aaron. It's most heartening to know it's appreciated & cherished.

BTW, it was The UK Drum Show https://t.co/btEYKEWLF4

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Ok, here as promised, release of the last available instruments, & some of the finest examples of Guru drums we've ever created. 5 snares, 4 kits, including the last ever crafted Origin series English ash / ovangkol kit, & in full... https://t.co/MD7dyLDCIa

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ANNOUNCEMENT:
Working through all the requests today.
Many of our final available instruments have already been reserved by existing Guru clients, but despite industry offers to buy all remaining instruments at... https://t.co/K3a9Vtb4uK

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Well, that's it, our final show - an emotional few days. A mixture of pride & crushing sadness, but helped through the journey by the wonderful support of the UK drumming community, our fabulous independent UK drum company family, & of course my very special Yvonne.

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This time next week, we'll be proudly putting the finishing touches to our show stand for the very last time. The UK Drum Show

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Oh my - Some of the last batch of ultra high grade padauk shells - with only their first coats of shellac (not finished), & they're already breathtakingly beautiful. No stains, no colour enhancement - just mother... https://t.co/7pXXXMuOFD

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Come & chat to celebrated educator, author, & performer Alain Rieder on our stand at The UK Drum Show. A superb opportunity to appreciate Alain's unique time manipulation concepts. https://t.co/eas9cjWAba

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And another article, this time, from Music Instrument News. I've been heartened by the response from Guru friends, clients, collaborators, & fans alike, but also from the music industry -... https://t.co/O8fCmcIV3l

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4 weeks today, this is where you'll find us - The event of the year - The finest dedicated drum show on the planet. Fabulous venue, stellar artist lineup, & by far the most gear variety for you to try anywhere in one place. https://t.co/iAO5jERJ40

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Our final commission Origin build, destined for a lucky client in the USA, & it's a stunner! Two complete Origin kits with our signature hoops. One in black walnut with ash hoops: 20" x 14", 12" x 8", 10" x 8" -... https://t.co/qdvKg6KaR5

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Another African black ebony, this time in 14" x 5.5" as a custom build for a Guru client in Tour series hardware. This shell is AA grade (almost completely black). One of a kind - never to be repeated.

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And now - fully dressed :)

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Of course, this superbly recorded library features not one, but 2 full Guru kits - check it out! https://t.co/pp5xm7D6tq