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Black Label rock kit in Vintage Gold Glass Glitter

Dennis — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:17:56 +0000

The hue of this Vintage Gold Glass Glitter shows great with the classic styling of the Black Label series. The sizes on this big rock kit include a 14″x10″ rack tom, 16″x16″ floor tom, and 24″x18″ bass drum. Classic touches include the inlaid black-lacquer bass hoops, Radio King style lugs and rail mount. Modern touches include the deeper bass drum, Gauger Alloy RIMS mount and Pearl-style fold out spurs. The result is custom kit that is a perfect blend of new and old, check it out:

Phattie Custom Shop Kit with White Pearl Inlays

Dennis — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:21:34 +0000

Another beautiful execution of our Perfect Brown satin lacquer, a beautiful shade of walnut that looks perfect on any drum. This kit features a 13″x9″ rack tom, 16″x16″ floor tom and a 24″x16″ bass drum. Custom touches include laser engraved maple Phattie badges, white pearl inlays centered below the resonant lugs, and our Victorian shield logo on a Fiberskyn head. In the words of the new owner:

“The drums got here just like you said and they are great! I took everything out and hit each piece seperately and everything sounded amazing. The toms were so big and punchy and didn’t need any muffling at all which is really hard to come by. The bass was HUGE and sounded like it was mic’ed and EQ’ed perfectly. The perfect brown finish, the white pearl inlays, and the wood badges go perfect together. Definitely some of the best work, I couldn’t ask for a better kit. Can’t wait to use this at my next show! Thanks so much!”

Check it out:

Phatties finished in Perfect Brown Satin Lacquer with True Gold inlays

Dennis — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:23:38 +0000

Today’s great little setup includes a great blend of modern and classic touches. Sizes include a 10″x8″ rack tom, 16″x16″ floor tom, and 20″x16″ bass drum. Finished in our Perfect Brown satin lacquer with True Gold inlays centered under the solid brass tube lugs. Black plated hardware gives a nice contrast to the finish, while a DW rail mount and shell mounted cymbal holder add a little bit of vintage functionality to the overall package. Check it out:

Chris Thompson gets a new set of Phatties for the road…

Dennis — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:17:57 +0000

With the release of their new album Life At Best only a few weeks away, Chris of the Eli Young Band recently commissioned this sweet new touring rig. Features include a 13″x9″ rack tom, 16″x16″ floor tom and 24″x14″ bass drum. The finish is a custom mixed baby blue satin lacquer with our “perfect brown” satin lacquer wood hoops. The hardware features a brushed-satin finish and the wooden badges feature the band logo and text engraved, a distressed “worn leather” style stain, and hand painted logo. An air-brushed Fiberskyn head and vintage style T-rods and claws bring a touch of vintage to the bass drum, and the rope is the final touch that has become a sharp theme on Chris’ killer kits. Beautiful kit that looks great on stage, 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:

Phattie Modern Mahogany w/True Gold Inlays

Dennis — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:02:49 +0000

Today’s kit is a great blend of custom drums and classy touches. The finish is a deep Modern Mahogany satin lacquer with classy True Gold glass glitter inlays spaced perfectly under the resonant side lugs. The sizes include a 13″x9″ rack tom, 16″x16″ floor tom, 24″x16″ bass drum, and matching 14″x7″ snare. The photos really do the talking on this one, 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:

Avett Brothers ring in the new year on their new Black Labels

Dennis — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:39:33 +0000

Happy New Year! Lets kick it off with some exciting news: The Avett Brothers took delivery of their new kit just in time for the sold-out New Years Eve show in Asheville, and are now rockin’ an awesome set of Black Label drums. A heavy vintage vibe was desired from this setup, both to compliment the sound and the aesthetics of their style. The result is a Black Label kit featuring 13″x9″ and 16″x16″ wood-hooped toms, a 22″x14″ bass, and a 14″x6.5″ snare. Finish is a custom mixed blend of reds and browns to create a very old-school mahogany, and the hoops have a deep amber and tobacco mix on them to give that aged vibe. Lugs are Radio King reproductions with a brushed satin nickel style finish, and coated heads were used top and bottom to get that really warm old-school sound. Even the Silver Glass Glitter inlay on the bass hoops was pre-aged and features no gloss, a perfect match to the hardware and hoops.

There couldn’t be a better way to kick off the New Year, so say hello to the Avett Brothers, Jacob Edwards on drums, on their new Black Label setup:

True-Gold glass gliter inlays in a perfect brown satin…

Dennis — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:58:18 +0000

This rockin’ set of Phatties featured a unique finish that is subtle but still head turning. The brown satin lacquer has two stripes of True Gold glass glitter inlaid directly under the tube lugs, the contrast looks great against the black chrome hardware all around. The shells and specs are standard Phattie Classic series, featuring a 13″x9″ rack tom with optimount, 16″x16″ floor tom, and 24″x18″ bass. A Fiberskyn head on the bass really pulls the look together on this one, 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: