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Friday Flashback! Cocktail Drum Extravaganza…

Dennis — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:31:10 +0000

The other afternoon I was looking for a file, and came across a folder of some really early cocktail drum builds. Most of these are from 2000 and 2001, when things were just starting to take off. You can see how the cocktail drums have evolved, and what they have become by checking out CocktailDrumsets.com for the latest and greatest. Here’s your old-school Friday Flashback, check it out…

Updates to the Artists page…

Dennis — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Phase One of the artists page is up! Visit it here, or click the link above. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll continue to add artists to the list, and I’ll be adding videos, interviews, photos, gear specs, and more as time allows. Check it out and see who’s playing Phattie, Black Label, Cocktail, or Sounds Like Art drums.

Pre-Aged Marine Pearl on a killer 13″x7″ Phattie Snare

Dennis — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:56:58 +0000

This Phattie snare features a Pre-Aged Marine Pearl finish, a beautiful finish that looks just a little creamier than White Marine Pearl, for a classy appearance. The 10-Ply maple shell combined with the deep 13″x7″ size sounds incredible when tuned up into the higher ranges. Very tight & articulate sound, but with plenty of body and oomph. A Trick strainer completes the package, as part of our push to use American made components whenever possible. Check it out:

Friday Flashback! Rootbeer Sparkle Lacquer

Dennis — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:59:09 +0000

This Friday Flashback features a beautiful rock setup in a Rootbeer Sparkle Lacquer finish. Dating from sometime in early 2006, this kit features a 13″x9″, 16″x16″, 18″x16″, 26″x18″ and a matching 14″x8″ snare. The finish is an automotive lacquer featuring House of Kolor Kandy over a base made from heavy silver flakes, and is absolutely stunning under the lights. Our unique PhatRat lug with polished brass inserts compliments the finish perfectly, check it out:

Classy Black Label setup in True Gold Glass, headed north…

Dennis — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:30:53 +0000

This kit is on the way to our friend Jay who runs Blueberry Hill Bass. Blueberry Hill specializes in finding the most talented, skilled, and experienced luthiers and connecting them with bass players looking for a unique world-class instrument. I like to think that Jay’s exceptional taste in bass guitars also applies to drums, and look forward to the feedback on this beauty. This kit features a 13″x9″ rack tom, 16″x16″ floor, and 22″x16″ bass. Custom features include regular key-rods on the bass (vintage t-handles are standard on Black Labels), 2.3mm hoops for a fatter sound, and a Fiberskyn resonant head with 6″ Holz and custom Black Label logo. Check it out:

The Movement – Coming to a city near you…

Dennis — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:12:27 +0000

Blending the styles of Rock, Reggae and Hip-Hop with their smooth musical skills, The Movement is touring hard this summer. Drummer Gary Jackson keeps the tight beat on a set of Black Label drums, finished in a tri-colored Rasta Glass Glitter. His kit features a 12″x8″ rack tom, 14″x14″ floor tom, 24″x14″ bass, and a tight 14″x5″ snare. Check out The Movements tour schedule by clicking here, and don’t miss it if they rock your town this summer. Scroll down for a sound sample and a few words from Gary the last time they played the Orange Peel…

Friday Flashback – Big & Chrome with some flair…

Dennis — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:48:55 +0000

This monster rock kit featured a 13″ rack tom, 18″ floor tom, and 28″ bass drum. The special part about this kit is it was build using NOS Slingerland shells sold off during a move or liquidation of some of the Slingerland inventory and tooling. It’s been about six years, so I don’t recall the exact details, but the shells were NOS Slingerlands and made for a great sounding kit. The black stripes and stars over the chrome wrap made this kit visually striking, a great compliment to the sound and perfect for some pounding rock. Check it out:

Phunkie Phatties in Coke Bottle Green

Dennis — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:36:00 +0000

This beautiful example of Coke Bottle Green features 10″x8″ and 12″x8″ rack toms with special order Yamaha-style mounts, 16″x14″ floor tom, and a killer 20″x18″ bass. Coke Bottle Green is one of the best acrylic colors around, and for good reason, check it out:

MyCustomDrum.com back on line, hello online shopping…

Dennis — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:01:57 +0000

MyCustomDrum.com is back online, and in a much improved state over the last shopping cart. Drums are being added on a daily basis, along with special deals and overstocks. Check it out at MyCustomDrum.com, where you can build, configure, and buy your next kit, or score great deals in our specials & overstock category!

Eli Young Band on the new Lynryd Skynryd Tribute Album

Dennis — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:13:28 +0000

The Eli Young band recently had the opportunity to record “Gimme Three Steps” for the new album Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute To Lynyrd Skynyrd. The album drops July 20th, and also includes artists Eric Church, Randy Houser, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, Randy Montana, Ashley Ray and Eli Young Band. In addition to that new release, the EYB is keeping busy on the road this summer, and will likely show up in a town near you. Click here for a list of tour dates, and go check out Chris on his rockin’ set of Phattie Drums this summer!