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The Tinkering Timpanist

Musings of a mechanically minded musician.

Let customers speak for us

from 13 reviews

Perfect option for my Ludwig Timpani

These work great with my Ludwig timpani and are less expensive that the "originals." They fit perfectly and stand up much better than the plastic ones shipped by the company when I bought the set of drums we have.

Joseph Romano

04/26/2025

Timpani Tuning Gauge Indicator Bolts

Everything was great! I’d send you a pic if this site would allow me.

Patrick Shrieves

03/24/2025

Stainless Steel Timpani Stand Cross

Perfect Fit

Finding the perfect size bushings can be difficult for Light drums. When I needed some fabricated I knew DK Percussion could help. Daniel did a great job of replicating the original master screw bushings from my Mark XI drums. Bravo Daniel!

Levi Cull

02/17/2025

Light Master Screw Bushings

Solid Craftsmanship, better than the originals!

“These replacement indicators are awesome. They will last much longer than the original ones.
Also the customer service is superb!!!!
Can't thank you enough!!!!
Tim Froncek Percussion Tech Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp”

Timothy Froncek

06/08/2024

Timpani Tuning Gauge Indicator Bolts

Great tape and easy to install

“I used the DK Percussion teflon tape for the first time a couple of weeks ago on a job replacing a set of timpani heads. I was pleasantly surprised at how much easier it was to install this tape on the bowls versus the teflon bearing edge tape I had been using previously. It has just enough give to the tape to make it conform to the edge effortlessly and it's very thin. This will be what I keep in stock for my jobs now.”

David Wolf

02/13/2024

Teflon Tape for Timpani Bearing Edges

Best Indicators

“Never had a problem with these indicators and I know that these will last the life of a set of timpani, if not longer. Great replacements for Ludwig indicators that have either gone missing or have had the letters peel off.”

David Wolf, Wolf Percussion Services

02/13/2024

Timpani Tuning Gauge Indicator Bolts

These indicators are awesome

“These are much nicer than the original plastic topped indicators that came with our timpani. Those eventually had the letters scraped off. These will work much better. The service was great and Dan kept in communication with me about our order. Bravo!”

Jim Tharp, HS Band Director, Cab Calloway School of the Arts

02/13/2024

Timpani Tuning Gauge Indicator Bolts

Wonderful experience!

“We purchased a variable amount of these tuning indicators, and the customer service level was off the charts. Prior to shipping, Daniel reached out to us to confirm we weren't missing anything we needed, and followed up with us to ensure our needs were met. The products themselves are fantastic.

Reward this business with your confidence, trust, and repeat transactions. They're one of the good ones, for sure.”

Plant City High School Band Boosters

10/20/2023

Timpani Tuning Gauge Indicator Bolts

A *must have* for Ludwig Dresdens

I played a set of Ludwig Dresdens for almost a couple of decades before I got these ratchets. Daniel did the work that Ludwig should have done when these drums were designed. No more fiddling between the coarse teeth of the originals, only to have to mess with the fine tuners. Fantastic workmanship. Worth every penny and many more. Get them!

Charles Smith

07/24/2023

Ludwig Dresden Fine Toothed Ratchet

Tuning indicators

“These are awesome. They are quite an impressive upgrade to the ones on our Ludwig timpani. Dan is knowledgeable and very helpful. I know I’ll never need to order them again…….but I would!”

Michael Hirsh

05/15/2023

Timpani Tuning Gauge Indicator Bolts

Fantastic stand Crosses!

“I bought 15 Stainless Steel Timpani Stand Crosses to make stands for my African drums like 18" djembe and also for handpan instruments and more. They are Pro! Very solid and well made. I am happy, it is very useful for me to create different stands.”

Luis Garay

05/02/2023

Stainless Steel Timpani Stand Cross

Best indicators on the market

“These indicators are the best ones you will find out on the market. The engraving will last forever and the extra thread length means you can keep them from ever falling off as long as you crimp it or and a small drop of glue on the end. I use these for all my repairs for both Ludwig and Walter Light drums. I also use them on the gauges I build and will continue to do so. If you purchase these and take the time to install them correctly, you will never have to worry about indicators again. “

Re-Percussion

04/14/2023

Timpani Tuning Gauge Indicator Bolts

Awesome product!

“I have a pair of these for my Boosey & Hawkes drums and I absolutely love it! Super solid and strong, super even and consistent; a very highly recommended product.

Great customer service too; always communicative and helpful.”

Rob Oetomo

04/12/2023

Stainless Steel Timpani Stand Cross

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