The seller said it was 'just tuned.' Do I still need this?

Usually, yes. Used kits are typically sold with the original heads, which are stretched or dented. New heads plus a measured tune is what makes a used kit sound like a new one.

How do I know if it needs Rehead & Voice or a Full Restoration?

Rust on the tension rods, pitted chrome, or a kit that's been in a garage for years points to a Full Restoration ($300+, final quote after inspection). Otherwise Rehead & Voice ($150 plus heads) is usually enough. Send photos and we'll tell you which.

Can you look at a kit before I buy it?

Yes. A $60 consultation covers a used-kit evaluation from photos or in person, and it's credited toward any service booked within 30 days.

KSL · Facebook Marketplace · hand-me-downs

Just bought a used kit? $150 and it’ll sound like a new one.

Bought a used kit on KSL or Facebook Marketplace in Utah? Rehead & Voice ($150 plus heads) replaces the worn heads, cleans and lubricates the hardware, and tunes the kit to your genre. Send photos and we'll confirm what it needs.

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Why used kits sound bad

Most used kits change hands with the heads they were sold with years ago. The shells are usually fine, since a decent maple or birch kit lasts a long time, but the heads are worn out, the tension rods are dry, and the felts are flat.

Rehead & Voice covers all of that in one visit: new heads sourced and matched to your kit, rods lubricated, hardware checked, bearing edges inspected, and every drum tuned with a Tune-Bot to a target genre. You get a spec sheet with the numbers.

As bought: dull heads, dry rods, rusty hoops

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Before

After Rehead & Voice: new heads, tuned to spec

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After

Questions

The seller said it was 'just tuned.' Do I still need this?: Usually, yes. Used kits are typically sold with the original heads, which are stretched or dented. New heads plus a measured tune is what makes a used kit sound like a new one.
How do I know if it needs Rehead & Voice or a Full Restoration?: Rust on the tension rods, pitted chrome, or a kit that's been in a garage for years points to a Full Restoration ($300+, final quote after inspection). Otherwise Rehead & Voice ($150 plus heads) is usually enough. Send photos and we'll tell you which.
Can you look at a kit before I buy it?: Yes. A $60 consultation covers a used-kit evaluation from photos or in person, and it's credited toward any service booked within 30 days.