Sub Category of Band Backline Hire – Hire a Drum Kit or hire Drums:
Looking for some of the best percussion hire Auckland has to offer? You’ve landed in exactly the right spot.
As musicians and technicians ourselves, we are always on the lookout for good-sounding auxiliary instruments/percussion, like acoustic congas and bongos, to electronic Roland pads. We have some fun percussion available for your next live gig or studio session.
Available Percussion Instruments
Whether you are adding a subtle rhythm section to an acoustic gig or building a massive Latin percussion setup, we have a wide range of high-quality gear available to hire:
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Traditional Drums: LP Congas (2 sizes), Remo Bongos, and timbales.
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Tuned Percussion: a xylophone.
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Dynamic Toms: Rototom sets for fast, pitch-adjustable fills.
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Hand Percussion & Aux: Tambourines, shakers, cowbells, wood blocks and chime bars.
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Electronic Percussion: Roland percussion pads and brains (v-drum drum/percussion modules).
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Hardware & Accessories: Heavy-duty percussion stands, mounting hardware, and clear acrylic drum shields.
Individual Snare Drum Hire
Need a specific tone for a recording session, or a standalone snare for orchestral/concert work? We hire out our premium snare drums individually:
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Pearl Reference Snare (20 ply maple)
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Gretsch Renown Snare (maple) and Gretsch Full Steel Snare.
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DW Collector Series Snare
Looking for Drum Kits or Cymbals?
We have full acoustic and electronic drum kits available for hire, as well as hand-hammered cymbal sets.
Often Hired Together: Percussion Microphones
Need to make sure your percussion cuts through the live mix or translates perfectly in the studio? We hire out a full range of professional microphones suited for capturing percussion, including industry-favourite dynamic mics for snares and congas, and pencil condensers or shotgun microphones for capturing the delicate shimmer of bar chimes and xylophones.
