timeline
2014
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James Potts founded the company under JP Drum Products
2015
The name CODE is created
Development of the ranges begins
Original typeface logo is formed
2016
Code attends its first UK Drum show
Mike Heaton joins Code as an artist
After seeing the potential of the brand, Mike Heaton becomes a partner in the business
2017
Code attends Music China seeking a manufacture to partner with, and develop Codes unique range of heads
Code develops its current eye-catching circular logo
Secures a manufacturing partner
Starts to develop its unique Grip-Tight, rim technology
2018
Introduction of the best-selling head, DNA coated
Introduction of the TRS and the iconic Law range
2019
Al Murray and Keith Keough join Code as partners
Signed its first major distribution deal in the UK with Active Music
2020
Attended their first NAMM show
Signs major distribution deal with Algam Music for France, Nordic and Benelux.
Signs Musik Wein for Germany
2021
James Potts leaves the business which opens the doors for new opportunities.
2022
Al Murray and Keith Keough become major equal share holders in the business.
Algam distribution for Italy, Spain Balkans.
Started development of the new Nicko McBrain signature BOOMER heads.
2023
Nicko McBrain joins CODE
Signature “BOOMER” range to be launched.
The Future
The possibilities are endless with CODE, as we continue to strengthen the brand with the drummer in mind and expand our ever-growing distribution network.
The New Traditional
At Code, we believe in simplicity without sacrifice. Our mission is to provide drummers with a comprehensive range of great sounding, top-quality heads at the right price.
We’ve matched time honoured and trusted manufacturing techniques with up to to date cutting edge technology, to produce a world beating range of drum heads.
how do we do this?
By crafting a concise yet comprehensive range of drum heads that maintain the highest quality components. We want drummers to change their heads because they want to, not because they have to.
Every Code head is built with our innovative Grip-Tight rim technology. This unique feature includes a deep, double-knurled steel core, securely crimped by a high-quality aluminum or steel outer rim (depending on the range).
This design ensures the head stays firmly in place, giving players peace of mind and full confidence.
Designed by drummers
for drummers
It also allows the head to resonate freely, tune easily, and hold its tuning longer.
All our heads use the highest quality PET polyester film, with the coated heads featuring a super durable texture coating for added durability, tone control, superior feel and the perfect playing surface for brush work.
With Code, you're not just playing – you're experiencing the pinnacle of drum head performance.
Welcome to the new traditional.
Looking after the planet and our future
All the materials we use to manufacture Code products are 100% recyclable. So whenever the time comes to replace your heads you can take this to your nearest recycling centre, safe in the knowledge that the components will be re used time and again rather than ending in landfill. Who knows, you might end up playing the same head again in the future!
