Welcome to Tarian Drums
Call us biased, but we firmly believe that Wales consistently exceeds expectations in the music realm. Boasting legends like Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, and John Cale, our musical heritage is nothing short of extraordinary. At Tarian Drums, our mission is straightforward—to contribute a new chapter to Welsh music. We're pioneering as Wales' inaugural instrument manufacturing company, crafting all our shells in-house from the ground up.
Our Story
Quality craftsmanship is at the forefront of our business and our passion to design, create and deliver handmade drums to our customers is uncompromised.
Using a variety of hand selected, sustainably sourced veneers from our local welsh suppliers we hand build all our shells in house using tried and tested methods.
In a departure from mass-produced drums, we've returned to traditional building techniques that have stood the test of time in drum construction. We believe these time-honoured traditions play a significant role in producing some of the finest drums on the market.
Cold-Pressed shells require patience....
After extensive research and development, we've crafted our own molds and refined the process of constructing our shells layer by layer through a traditional cold-pressed method. Unlike mass production in heated molds, our approach eliminates the impact of heat on our veneers. We're firm believers that the absence of heat preserves the wood's integrity, leaving its tonal qualities unaltered.
Don't take our word for it...
"It's quit simple - these are the best drums I have ever heard! The quality of these shells are unlike anything I have come across in all the years I have worked in the industry. The tone they give me in the studio are incredible and I would never look at anything else."
Jonathan Williams - Producer
“I have been up close and personal seeing the skill and effort that goes into the making of these drums and the detail and skill is amazing.”
Mark Thomas - Master Craftsman
"It's hard to find words to describe how good my Tarian Drums are. They are a work of art and they sound absolutely flawless! The level of detail is exceptional - they also do things I have never seen other companies doing! It has everything a drummer needs."
Francesco Burrelli - Drummer Uk Pink Floyd
"The product is absolutely amazing and of a very high standard, and perfect in a studio situation and live gigs. Rhys and Geraint's passion is unparalleled and Tarian is a very special company."
Sion Land - Alffa
"Not only is the finish absolutely beautiful, but I worked closely with the Tarian team to get a sound that really punches through and will rattle rib cages in any live environment! It’s the the perfect addition to my live show set up.”
Gethin Davies - The Struts
"I'm incredibly impressed by the quality and craftsmanship with Tarian Drums. With great finishes and a tremendous sound, I can't ask for a better company to endorse."
Llyr Jones - Gwilym
Our Ethos
Our philosophy is straightforward: create the highest-quality product while minimizing our environmental footprint. Given the nature of our company, this goal presents challenges, but we've implemented numerous measures to offset our impact.
One Tree Planted
We have partnered with ‘One Tree Planted’ and we commit to plant a tree for every drum we sell. Each drum will come with a personalised certificate and a choice of where to plant your tree. By doing so you are joining their mission to reforest the planet one tree at a time.
Plastic Free Packaging
We do not use single use plastics in any of our products and attempt to eliminate any plastics from our packaging.
Finishing
Every finish we apply, from dyes and stains to paints and lacquers, is water-based. While this may add complexity and time to certain processes, it enables us to minimize the release of VOCs during the production of our drums.
