Drum set of the month

This kit is a great example of the finishing possibilities. The customer in question made a wish of a metallic pinkish color, but not lilac. The finish needed to be high-gloss, with glittering sparkles on top of the color, and in addition the wood grain needed to be showing through. The end result is amazing – unfortunately, you only get a faint idea of the kit in the pictures.

Snare: 13” x 4,5”, SuperWoodHoops
Toms: 10” x 8”, 12” x 9”, 14” x 13”
Bd: 20” x 16”, SideHole

Finish: MetallicPurple/SilverDust/GlossTone

New marching drums

The Finnish Defence Forces’ Conscript Band got new Kumu marching drums in early December…

The Hustler

At times you have let loose a bit, so I carried out an idea I’d had for a long time…

Past features

» A New Set for Kuoppis

» 25 years of building instruments!

» Greetings from Lahti and Tavastia Drum Fairs!

Contact and ordering

The easiest and fastest way to contact me is to click the “contact” link above; I’ll answer as quickly as possible. Please include your e-mail address or otherwise I’ll be unable to reply. The traditional e-mail is recommended for inquiries, and you can call me as well. However, during the daytime I’m usually in the middle of working, so answering might be more difficult.

It’s also worth checking out the FAQ section. And please note: when you wish to come over and test Kumu drums, remember to contact me in advance.


The unique Kumu drums have secured their place in the drum world. A musician, who wants a really individual top-class drum set - made exactly for him/herself, with specific sizes and at a reasonable price – will choose Kumus. The starting point for the Kumu sound is the super-thin shells which are made in our own molds. Add to these handmade top-notch bearing edges, individual D-lugs, bass drum SideHoles, Kumurim suspension system for the toms, ClassicWoodHoops / SuperWoodHoops or PowerHoop steel hoops. All this results in a drum set which makes life easier both in live performances and in the studio: the drums have a healthy and balanced sound, and they are effortless to tune and play. Also, at the same time you always get “a collector’s edition” drum kit, in the best meaning of the term “collector’s choice”.

All the best,

Pekka "Kumu-Pekka" Helanen


(Translation by Sami Huohvanainen)

KUMU DRUMS

Olympiakatu 1, 13130 Hämeenlinna, Finland, Puh./fax (03) 612 7424, email




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