The mobile workshop van stocks a broad range of spare parts, drumheads, and the necessary tools to allow drum and percussion instruments to be serviced, tuned and repaired on the spot. We recommend that school instruments be serviced every 12 months, in order to keep them working and sounding their best, and achieve the maximum lifespan from each one.

Rhythm Restorations has serviced more timpani in this country than any other repairer. Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia rely on Rhythm Restorations for their timpani repairs and maintenance. All brands and types of timpani are serviced and repaired mostly on-site, with more extensive repairs and full rebuilds carried out in the workshop. The photo gallery shows some examples of our work.


Tuned percussion instruments such as marimbas, xylophones, vibraphones, glockenspiels, tubular bells are accepted for minor repairs through to complete restoration. Orff classroom instruments are serviced with new pins and cords. A re-tuning service is also available for all keyboard mallet instruments. The photo gallery shows some examples of refurbished and re-designed instruments.

Being the most used and abused instrument in a school music department, drum kit repairs make up the bulk of our on-site visits. We can offer advice on the best way to protect your hard working kits, as well as keep them at their best for your important performances. Classic and vintage restoration work is our specialty, including custom bearing edges, drum shell repairs, chrome restoration, metal polishing and spray painting. See the photo gallery for more detail