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I’m just getting started into customizing drums, its becoming a passion My first pieces were snares and then i made my way to completing a kit… My kit consist of 20′x22 bass, 12′x8′tom, 14′x16′tom, and 16′x16′tom,12′x6′ custom snare, MCS cymbals, … Continue reading →
Here’s what Jody says about this Gretsch style laquer job on this very nice looking drum kit: Brian, My name is Jody Hasty, I am 37 years old and have been playing drums since I was a little kid. I … Continue reading →
Here are pictures of a drum kit I built using your book How to Build a Custom Drum Set. The dimensions are a 22×14 bass, 12×8 tom, and a 14×14 floor tom. I gave the maple shells a natural satin … Continue reading →
Here’s another killer custom made kit you should check out. But first here is what he had to say about Drum Building Secrets. Check it out:
John A. Ledingham sent us a picture of the drum kit he built using Drum Building Secrets guide. Here’s what he had to say: 14″ (diameter) X 24″ kick 10″ X 13″ mounted tom 14″ X 9.34″ floor tom. Finish … Continue reading →
Bernie Koenig submitted this excellent drum build – maple drum set. It’s a fantastic build. Notice the gorgeous finish. Best of all he says they sound amazing. Nothing like building your own set of maple drums.
I can tell you a MUCH easier way to get a high gloss finish. First (after you mask the inside of the shell and edges) sand with 220,then 400 then 600 and finally 1000 grit. Apply a coat of MinWax … Continue reading →
Jimmy Shand recently sent in pictures of his custom made drums to us. You can see his kit here. Months ago he sent in a testimonial. So if you are still wondering if my Drum Building Secrets material is all … Continue reading →
One of our long time subscribers, Bob Coiro, sent in the best wood finishing technique article I’ve ever read. It’s great because he reveals his secret to creating a killer wood finish for your drums. It’s a secret formula that … Continue reading →
In Lug Placement Basics Part 1 we covered: 1) Prepare some tape pieces 2) Identify a reference point 3) Decide on the location of your first lug(s) Drum Building Secrets Tips and Tricks: Here is Lug Placement Basics Part 2…
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