Manchester, New Hampshire

Your drums shouldn't just survive the road — they should command the room.

We strip, restore, and refinish drums with precision that turns worn-out shells into instruments that look and sound like they just left the factory floor.

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100% Hand-Refinished

NH Locally Owned

All Drum Types

Refinished drum shells on a workbench in a professional workshop

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What We Do

Refinishing services built for drummers who demand more

Full Strip & Restore

Complete removal of old finishes, lacquer, and wrapping down to bare shell. We assess every drum for structural integrity before beginning the restoration.

Powder Coating

Industrial-grade powder coating in any color you choose. Durable, scratch-resistant finishes that outlast traditional paint by years.

Custom Wraps & Graphics

Professional vinyl wrapping with custom designs, gradients, and patterns. From subtle wood grain to bold artistic statements — your vision, our execution.

Hardware Refurbishment

Tension rods, lugs, rims, and hoops cleaned, polished, or re-chromed. We make sure every piece of hardware matches your new shell finish.

Snare Restoration

Specialized snare drum refinishing including throw-off and strainer replacement, bed-of-nails repair, and vintage snare restoration.

Consultation & Assessment

Not sure what your drums need? Bring them in for a free evaluation. We'll tell you exactly what's possible and give you an honest, upfront estimate.

How It Works

From battered to brilliant in four steps

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Drop Off or Ship

Bring your drums to our Manchester shop or ship them to us. We accept all major drum brands — Ludwig, Gretsch, Rogers, Yamaha, Pearl, and more.

Inspection & Estimate

We examine every shell for cracks, warping, or damage. You'll receive a detailed written estimate before we touch a single drum.

Refinishing

Stripping, prep, and your chosen finish — powder coat, wrap, or natural. This is where the magic happens, and we take our time getting it right.

Pickup or Delivery

Your drums come back looking and sounding like new. Pick them up at our shop or we can arrange shipping back to you.

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About Us

We treat every drum like it's our own

Assaulted Battery started with a simple observation: too many great drum shells end up in landfills because the finish is shot. A cracked badge, a faded wrap, a chipped edge — none of that has to be the end of the road for your kit.

Based right here in Manchester, New Hampshire, we're a small but dedicated team that lives and breathes drum refinishing. We've restored everything from vintage 1960s Ludwig kits to modern custom shells, and we bring the same care to a $200 starter kit as we do to a collector's-grade vintage snare.

Every drum that leaves our shop is finished to our own standard — because we're drummers first, and we know what it means to open your case and see something that makes you want to play.

Locally owned and operated in Manchester, NH

Free consultation and honest assessments

Industrial-grade materials for lasting finishes

Drummers who understand what matters

Get in Touch

Let's talk about your drums

Whether you have a single snare that needs love or a full kit that's seen better days, we're here to help. Reach out by phone, email, or stop by the shop — we're always happy to chat.

Address

70 Henniker St
Manchester, NH 03244

Phone

(603) 264-5880

assaulted.battery@gmail.com

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