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Nesting Cocktail Kit with some vintage-style class

Dennis — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:01:07 +0000

Finished in White Pearl, this nesting cocktail kit features a vintage style shield logo on the front of the drum that adds a great touch of class. The 10″x8″ rack tom, pedal, and hardware fit inside the main 16″x24″ nesting cocktail drum. The special order 13″x6″ snare resides in it’s own case, for an easy one-trip load in. Radio King style lugs compliment the vintage style finish for a timeless package, check it out:

Starglow Acrylic kit for The Next

Dennis — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:10:17 +0000

Nothing glows quite like our Starglow white acrylic. This kit is going to get some serious use in the clubs of the north east with The Next – a hot new group featuring the talented Anthony Baker on drums. Stay tuned for some future video of it lighted and spinning on Bakers rotating drum riser. In the meantime scroll down to check out the 10″x8″, 12″x9″, 14″x12″, 16″x14″, and 22″x16″. Not pictured is a matching 14″x6.5″ snare. It’s one seriously sharp setup and is going to integrate into their live light show with style. Check it out:

Here’s a video clip of a similar kit in Starglow Acrylic. Different size drums but the same Starglow shells, lights, and hardware. Check it out:

Cocktail kit, or bop kit, or both?

Dennis — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:33:47 +0000

This unique setup takes the nesting option and pushes it one step further than we’ve gone before. A dual latch system on the cocktail drum allows it to be used as a 16″x24″ upright cocktail drum or as a 16″x14″ bop bass drum. The addition of a 13″ floor tom compliments the standard 10″x8″ rack tom perfectly, for a great bop or cocktail combo. A wide variety of ratcheting clamps, l-rods, and cymbal arms make the setup possibilities as wild as your imagination. Something this cool deserves some attention, and the bright Tangerine Glass Glitter finish definitely stands out. Check it:

Phattie Nesting Kit, 10″, 14″, 18″, with matching snare!

Dennis — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:45:10 +0000

There’s nothing quite like being able to cart your drumset from gig to gig in just one bag. This kit is another great example of the quality and sound possible with our nesting drum sets. Featuring a 10″x8″ rack tom, 14″x11″ floor tom, 18″x21″ bass drum and a matching 14″x5″ snare, this whole setup fits into one nice travel case. The seams are expertly cut and feature a reinforcement ring that adds structural rigidity and keeps the sections of the drum in-round to each other. The result is a big sound from a little package. Custom features on this kit include the Modern Mahogany satin lacquer, Tear-Drop style lugs, DW Rail mount, and the adjustable latches on the nesting drums. Check it out:

Nested kits travel with each drum in a Protection Racket soft case. Photo below shows them without cases, just to illustrate how it works. I don’t recommend carting them around town like this, would be a little rough on the beautiful finish:

Nesting Cocktail Kit in Black Satin Lacquer

Dennis — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:05:23 +0000

Chrome on Black is always a classy combination, ready to blend in at any style of gig. This beautiful kit is no exception, but with the unique Nesting feature it’ll let you get to the gig in one trip. Includes the standard 10″x8″ rack tom, 10″x6″ snare drum and nesting 16″x24″ cocktail drum. Learn more about different cocktail configurations by clicking here. Check it out:

Nesting drum set with inlaid wood hoops

Dennis — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:25:56 +0000

Nesting kits are great for the drummer on the move. Easy to pack and port around, each nesting kit we build can be transported in a single case. This Phattie nesting kit features a 10″x8″ rack tom, 14″x11″ nesting floor tom, 18″x20″ nesting bass drum and a matching 14″x5″ snare. Each drum includes a soft case that slides smoothly inside the next drum. 10″ fits smoothly into the 14″ floor tom, and the floor tom and snare both fit cleanly inside the 18″ bass. Beautiful inlaid wood hoops and a modern mahogany satin lacquer prove that nesting kits don’t have to be just utilitarian, they can be beautiful as well. Check it out:

Phattie setup with silver leaf inlays over a deep purple burst…

Dennis — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:38:53 +0000

October has featured a number of beautiful kits, and I’m happy to send out the month on a very high note! This unique set of Phattie Drums features a deep purple stain with a Kandy black burst topped in a high gloss lacquer. Under the beautiful clear coat is a 1/4″ silver leaf inlay that compliments the chrome hardware perfectly. The sizes include 10″x8″, 12″x9″, and 14″x10″ rack toms, 16″x14″ floor tom, 22″x18″ bass and a matching 14″x6.5″ snare. Custom touches include chrome Pearl Optimounts, 1/4″ silver leaf inlay, diecast hoops on the snare and tear-drop style lugs all around. Check it out:

Cocktail Drum Set with a Puzzling Glass Glitter

Dennis — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:22:52 +0000

This unique Cocktail kit was built with a number of custom touches. If it looks familiar, then you’re thinking about this Phattie set we built earlier in the year. Our exclusive Puzzle Glass Glitter, a matching shade of blue powder coated hardware, 7/8 offset tube lugs, a Trick GS007 strainer upgrade, and custom laser engraved wooden badges make this Deluxe Cocktail Kit a true one-of-a-kind. If a cocktail kit wasn’t unique enough to begin with, this is one that would be hard to miss. Check it out:

Phattie Hybrid Kit, Black Glass over Starglow Acrylic

Dennis — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:57:27 +0000

Today’s kit is a sharp looking set of Phattie Hybrids. StarGlow acrylic centers combined with our LED lighting provide for an awesome effect against the black glass glitter and black hardware. The sizes on this custom setup include 8″x8″, 10″x8″, and 12″x8″ rack toms, 14″x14″ and 18″x16″ floor toms and a thumping 22″x20″ bass drum. Pearl Optimounts were used on the rack toms, and custom machined to fit Yamaha tom brackets that were powder coated black to match. Other custom touches include a full DMX controller with built-in light board, black Gauger Alloy RIMS cradles, a deep-dish front bass hoop, and Phattie Custom Shop badges placed discreetly so they don’t interfere with the light show. Smooth kit that looks killer when the lights go down, check it out:

Deluxe Cocktail Kit, Burnt Sienna Satin Lacquer

Dennis — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:30:28 +0000

The Burnt Sienna satin lacquer is one of those perfect shades of red and orange, with deep wood undertones. A rich color that gives a touch of class to any setup from Phatties to Black Labels to Club Date kits to nesting Cocktail Kits. Today it shows up on a Deluxe Cocktail kit. Standard features include a 10″x6″ snare drum, 10″x8″ tom, and 16″x24″ cocktail drum. A beautiful setup that will look at home anywhere, check it out: