About Taiko Colorado

Jim and Gail Montgomery are the owners and artisans behind Taiko Colorado. Gail is an avid Taiko player as well and belongs to Sun Mountain Taiko here in Colorado Springs. We are based, as you may have guessed, in Colorado Springs, Colorado in an area known as Black Forest. Not really sure why it's called Black Forest, it's just pine trees. We are the proud servants of three great (most of the time) dogs, Auzzi, Sage and Tisket.

We make several types of taiko from fully custom creations to putting old wood to good use through recycling of wine and whisky barrels into beautiful taiko creations. You can see several examples on this page of the different Taiko we have made. We also offer taiko ensemble apparel and accessories.

I create custom Taiko built to order and offer what is typically called Nagado Daiko or "long bodied taiko" (Huge range of sizes in this description) Our Nagado Daiko also starts with a white oak barrel and you choice of steer heads either white or natural. They range in size from 18-24 inch diameter heads and range from 19-32 inch body lengths.

You can request your choice of finishes with the standard finishes being Red Oak, Red Mahogany, natural (no stain), or a gloss black painted finish.

Please keep in mind that building a quality Taiko takes time. Generally there is a 3 -5 month lead time before you can expect to receive your custom drum. If you have a specific request, I can generally build any custom size Taiko you're looking for.

We may have some pre-built inventory that would significantly reduce your waiting. Please contact me for a list of available Taiko.

We can also build any custom size drum with your choice of wood. of course availability, cost and delivery will change a bit....