Frequently Asked Questions  
Cymbal straps      
Q.How do I tie up a cymbal strap?      
A.We use a cymbal or 'Turkish' knot.      
Click here to download an explanatory PDF .      
Xylophone and marimba care      
Q. I've bought a xylophone /marimba, how shall I look after it?      

A. A xylophone or marimba has a natural product-wood, at its heart. Just like a violin, it will be affected by heat, sunlight, moisture and cold.

Download Xylophone and Marimba Care- an article by Graham C. Johns to help.

      
Choosing and buying timpani heads      

Q. I need some new heads for my timpani. How do I know what to buy?

      
A. Some points to remember.First you must be able to identify your drums.
  • Make (Adams, Premier, Yamaha etc.)
  • Model (Elite, Symphonic, Universal etc)
  • Year of manufacture (if possible)
  • Size of bowl-measured from edge of kettle to opposite edge.
Download this chart of timpani head sizes (with thanks to Evans)		      

Next you must decide on what type of head you want.

The choice is vast- clear, hazy (opaque), Renaissance calf or plastic.

If you unsure what to choose give JAM a call and we'll help as much as possible.

     
Tambourine Re-heading      
Q. I broke my tambourine head-how can I fix it?      

A. We supply tambourine re-heading kits by Grover and Black Swamp. Download these instructions to help.

      
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       

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