Repair and Overhauling

Over 150 years of experience in the manufacture of percussion instruments enables us to repair all makes and models of instruments.
We have an extensive stock of original spare parts and when repairing or restoring a historic instrument to a fully operational condition we exclusively maintain its original integrity and therefore its historic value.

We would be happy to advise you and answer technical questions about any timpani or drum.

• Head change
• Overhauling of pedal or crank mechanisms
• Repair works on any parts of the mechanism
• Overhauling of castor systems
• Repair works on flight-cases
• Use of original spare parts

• Manufacture of new replacement parts taken from original moulds
• Instrument service and maintenance

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Restoration of a set of Fiedler Timpani

Maintenance and repair of the tuning mechanism and pedal, restoration of the bowls, customising displacement of tuning gauges, renewal of the fine-tuner mechanics, fabrication of new counterhoops and fleshhoops, mounting new goatskins



Restoration of a set of Lefima Rotation Timpani

Repair of the tuning mechanism, restoration of the bowls and tuning gauges, mounting new Remo Renaissance heads

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We are happy to carry out service and maintenance work at your location saving time and transportation costs. We offer this in-house service for any make or model for customers both at home and abroad.

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Major repairs and renovation works often require the use of specialized machinery. We recommend that for an extensive repair or renovation you send your instruments to us.
We offer a collection and delivery service, or you can arrange to send your instruments to us.



In order to provide you with a detailed quotation it may be necessary to partially dismantle the instrument(s). Please note that these costs will be charged for with or without an order for repair.

Restoration and Preservation

 

Rare historic and antique instruments are jewels from the past and are frequently worth repairing or restoring
Lefima offer a complete range of services geared to the sympathetic and accurate reconstruction of your valued ancient instruments. Wherever possible original spare parts or highest quality reproduction parts are used.

• Befundung des vorhandenen Materials
• Reinigung
• Konservierung von Originalsubstanz
• Restauration unter Verwendung von Originalersatzteilen
• Reproduktion von Originalteilen
• umfassende Dokumentation des Restaurierungsprozesses

Services

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Distribution and stock of premium quality natural and plastic heads.

• Kalfo Super Timpani calfskin heads, prime quality, in a range of thicknesses

• Regina Goatskin heads for timpani, also in a range of thicknesses

• Remo Renaissance heads with aluminum insert rings (other plastic heads available on request)
• Tucking of natural timpani skins on to your existing fleshhoops
• Tucking of natural timpani skins on to new fleshhoops made from galvanized high-quality steel
• Tucking of natural drum skins on to your existing fleshhoops
• Tucking of natural drum skins on to new wooden fleshhoops or our “permanent fleshhoops” made from special torsion-resistant aircraft aluminium. These hoops are chamfered in order to provide a clearance from tension screws.
• Special smoothing of the edge area of Renaissance heads

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Old instruments can be polished again, so that they shine like new.

• Removal of rust with new chrome or nickel plating of all parts
• Removal of lacquer and repainting of bowls or frames
• Manufacture of missing cranks and tuning keys
• Bulging bowls
• Sandblasting

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A professional service at an attractive fixed price.
Ensure your instruments are functioning perfectly before heading out on the road.
This pre tour service includes the checking of heads and other stressed or worn mechanical parts and the repair or replacement of damaged parts to ensure correct functioning.

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If you want to equip your instruments with accessories, you should be beware of the following:




With the customer in mind we recommend using Lefima original accessories and certified Lefima accessories for your instruments. Our products have been thoroughly checked for suitability reliability and safety. We cannot guarantee products made by other manufacturers or offer any warranty on products or parts not manufactured by ourselves.
Our accessory service also includes expert advice and professional installation where requested. Lefima carry a range of instrument care products, readily available spare parts and an extensive selection of replacement heads.