Conundrum, officially started in 2024 by Ellis (me, the owner). I have been restoring everything ‘percussion’, since the age of 15.

The first being a 60’s Premier Olympic kit in Red Silk. Over the years developed the craft of Lapping calfskin, Cymbal restoration and general restoration maintenance.

Many different kits have been restored throughout the years, most of which have been played live. An old band had a running joke that I played a different kit at every gig.

Conundrum is very good at finding unique one off percussion instruments/parts; you know the hard to find pieces and most likely the only ones left.

Now the Conundrum shop is running out of a workshop, a shed full of stuff ready for restoration and a garage with the restored safely stored and ready to be played again.

Workshop has gained many parts over the years which are going up for sale soon…

We can also sell your kit on commission, on average the current eBay shop has 3000 visitors a month stuff sells quick.

Photo is a very rare Sonorus (not Sonor) 21.5" bass drum. Single tension with new calfskin either side and restored.