Stauffer Custom Drums & Percussion » 14″x14″

Steam Bent 1-Ply in Natural Satin Lacquer

Dennis — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:54:01 +0000

With a tone that’s warm, organic and highly desirable, the Steam Bent kits are also a joy to look at. This set shows off the grain of the 1-ply maple with a simple satin lacquer finish complimented by Radio King style chrome hardware and matching chrome-wrapped maple bass hoops. The sizes include 10″x7.5″ and 12″x7.5″ rack toms, 14″x14″ and 16″x14″ floor toms, and a 20″x16″ bass drum. A versatile setup that’s getting a workout with drummer Lemuel Hayes. Check it out:

Black Label jazz kit in light Birds Eye with Abalone inlays

Dennis — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:14:34 +0000

This Black Label set recently came back through the shop on it’s way to a new owner. The finish was freshened up and the beautiful results can be seen below. At the core are the 100% maple 8-ply shells in a 12″x8″, 14″x14″, and 20″x16″. A veneer of light Birds Eye Maple and a 1/4″ strip of Abalone are protected beneath many layers of a perfect satin lacquer for a stunning, yet subtle finish. Radio King style hardware and heavy duty spurs complete the package, for a “retro-mod” style kit. The best of what’s old combined with the best of what’s new, in a very classy package. 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:

Phatties with a Emerald Satin Burst, Brushed Hardware

Dennis — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:29:35 +0000

This striking set of Phattie’s features a deep emerald green satin lacquer with an airbrushed burst that carries over onto the custom wood hoops. A brushed satin finish on the hardware is the perfect compliment to the satin lacquer. Sizes include a 12″x9″ rack tom, 14″x14″ and 16″x16″ floor toms, a 22″x20″ bass, and a matching 14″x6″ snare drum. All drums feature claw-style wood hoops that give them a huge, deep, and warm sound. Great sizes, great finish, and an overall vibe that won’t be going out of style. Check it out:

New Black Label kit for Sioux Sioux Studios

Dennis — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:53:37 +0000

Pretty finishes and sharp photos don’t mean a thing without great sound. I’m happy to share the news that another studio, Sioux Sioux Studios out of Charlotte, is now rockin’ this beautiful set of Black Labels as their house kit. (Other North Carolina studios include Echo and Sound Temple) This setup features a 12″x8″ rack tom with suspension mount, 14″x14″ and 16″x16″ floor toms, and a thumping 22″x16″ bass drum. The finish is a beautiful Burnt Sienna satin lacquer with a light airbrushed fade. The bass hoops feature a pre-aged maple stain and satin glass glitter inlays. The result is a beautiful setup that compliments the vibe of the studio in both looks and sound. Check it out:

Black Label Jazz Kit in True Gold Glass Glitter

Dennis — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:17:10 +0000

This smooth little jazz & bop set features the classic 12″x8″ rack tom, 14″x14″ floor tom, and 18″x14″ bass drum. The True Gold Glass Glitter (sometimes called bronze or ginger) gives the perfect vintage vibe to the Black Label sets. Custom requests include a single-post tom mount, die cast hoops and heavy duty spurs. A beautiful little kit on it’s way to a shuffle king, check it out:

Burnt Sienna Satin Lacquer on a Black Label Kit

Dennis — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:25:27 +0000

Finished in one of the classiest colors we offer, this Black Label setup is ready for any blues, jazz, acoustic, etc. gig you can throw at it. The sizes include a 12″x8″ mounted rack tom, 14″x14″ floor tom, and a 20″x14″ bass drum. Special features include the DW rail mount, heavy duty spurs, and classic Fiberskyn head on the bass drum. Check it out:

A little something to brighten up your weekend

Dennis — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:10:09 +0000

Here’s something worth making a weekend post about: A 7-piece Clear Acrylic Phattie kit with full DMX controls. This kit features 10″x8″ and 12″x8″ rack toms, 14″x14″, 15″x14″ and 16″x14″ floor toms, a 20″x18″ bass and a 13″x7″ snare (not pictured). Built using RCI clear acrylic shells and brushed-satin hardware, this kit delivers in both sounds and looks. The ultra low-profile LED install was designed, wired, and installed in-house for maximum brightness while keeping an almost invisible presence when not in-use. Once the kit is setup with stands and cymbals, you’ve got no idea what’s coming until it powers up! Check out the video for a full sampling of the different flashing/fading/chasing/crazy colors that are possible:

Black Label Bop Kit in Vintage Gold Glass Glitter

Dennis — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:48:48 +0000

This smooth Black Label bop kit is enroute to it’s new home in Norway. Featuring several custom touches that really lock in the vintage vibe, this kit sounded just as good as it looked. The wrap is actual vintage gold glass glitter, made from a different type of crushed glass than the current glitters that are manufactured. The result is a deeper shimmer under bright lights that looks amazing in person. Vintage Gretsch-Style spurs, straight floor tom legs, Radio King style lugs, and die cast hoops compliment the finish perfectly on this one. Sizes are 12″x8″, 14″x14″, and 18″x14″. Check it out:

Black Label kit in the most popular color…

Dennis — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:43:17 +0000

The deep and sparkly True Black Glass Glitter is quickly becoming the color to have this year. Black Label kits look beautiful in this color when combined with the traditional Radio King style hardware, this kit being no exception. Specially ordered with some unique sizes, a 10″x8.5″ rack tom, 14″x14″ floor, and a thumping 22″x20″ bass make up this drum set. Diecast hoops and Dunnett spurs round it out for that old-school vibe with a modern touch. Check it out: