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Cocktail kit, or bop kit, or both?

by Dennis
December 7th, 2011

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:

Cocktail Bop Kit - Custom Drums

Cocktail Bop Kit - Custom Drums

Cocktail Bop Kit - Custom Drums

Categories Cocktail Drums, Unique Builds

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

by Dennis
December 5th, 2011

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:

Nesting Drum Set - Phattie

Nesting Drum Set - Phattie
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 Drum Set - Phattie

 

Categories Phattie Drums

StarGlow Acrylic Custom Phattie Set

by Dennis
November 14th, 2011

A beautiful example of StarGlow acrylic, this one comes with a video sample so you can check how smooth and even the glow of our low profile LED systems are.  The drums are standard Phattie Acrylic specs: dual 45 degree bearing edges with a smooth contact patch, solid brass tube lugs, Gauger Alloy RIMS mounts, Evans heads, etc.  The sizes include 10″x10″, 12″x11″, and 13″x12″ hanging toms, 22″x18″ bass and 14″x7″ snare drum.  This custom LED install includes double-density LED’s and a custom controller that offers independent control of individual channels.  The final result is a smooth looking kit, with or without the lights on.  Check it out:

StarGlow Acrylic Phattie Custom Drum Set
StarGlow Acrylic Phattie Custom Snare Drum

Categories Phattie Drums

Nesting drum set with inlaid wood hoops

by Dennis
November 3rd, 2011

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:

Nesting Drum Set - Wood Hoops

Nesting Drum Set - Wood Hoops

Categories Phattie Drums, Unique Builds

Friday Flashback! First kit for the Eli Young Band…

by Dennis
May 28th, 2010

This week we had the opportunity to supply some cool prototypes to Chris Thompson of the Eli Young Band.  He’s got some cool new snares to try out on the road…but more on those next week!  Today’s Friday Flashback is the first kit we built for the Eli Young Band sometime in early 2006.  This kit featured a 12″ rack tom, 14″ and 16″ hanging floor toms, and a deep 22″ bass.  The finish is a red glass glitter with silver sparkle stars, and custom silver metallic/sparkle powder coating that shimmered under the lights.  This was the first of many cool kits we’ve built for them so far, check it out:

Eli Young Band Drumset 2006

Eli Young Band Drumset 2006

Custom Bass Drum

Categories Friday Flashbacks!
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