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Phattie 13″x8″ Copper Collection Snare, 4mm Cold Rolled Steel Hoops

Dennis — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:06:20 +0000

Another beauty from the Copper Collection, this Phattie snare features the Drip-Etched Copper finish over a 13″x8″ 10-ply maple shell. 4mm thick cold rolled steel hoops and machined hoop clips give this drum a unique industrial look that goes great with the custom finish. Check it out:

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:

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:

Sounds Like Art 14″x7″ Dragon, Distressed Black on Black

Dennis — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:55:57 +0000

The 14″x7″ Dragon Snare from the Sounds Like Art series is one of the most popular sizes we craft. The thick shell provides projection, a crisp sound and thick sounding rim shots. The depth gives the drum a lot of body, with more tone than most people expected from such a drum. This dragon features a distressed black paint job, with layers of silver to accent the carvings and black plated hardware. Check it out:

Black Label 14″x7″ Snare with Aged Pearl inlays, rolled steel hoops

Dennis — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:05:12 +0000

Today’s post features a Black Label snare in the popular Perfect Brown satin lacquer, but with a few custom touches that set it apart from the rest. A 1/4″ Pre-Aged Pearl inlay is beautifully centered in the middle of the shell and goes well with the cold rolled steel hoops and vintage style claws. The 8-Ply Maple VSS shell, Trick GS007 throw off, Puresound snare wires, and solid brass tube lugs are all standard features. A beautiful blend of modern construction and classic style, check it out:

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:

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:

Phattie 13″x7″ Stave Maple Snare Drum

Dennis — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:05:57 +0000

Stave shells deliver great sensitivity combined with powerful projection that doesn’t choke at higher volumes. This 13″x7″ maple stave is 1/2″ thick and delivers on both accounts. Featuring our custom Puzzle glass glitter, blue powder coated hardware, and a custom laser engraved puzzle badge, it’s another true one-of-a-kind. Check it out:

Steam Bent 14″x7″ Maple Snare Drum, Paua Abalone Inlays

Dennis — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:05:28 +0000

Another drum that doubles as a beautiful work of art has rolled out of the shop! This 14″x7″ snare drum sounds every bit as good as it looks, featuring a 1-ply maple shell with 1-ply reinforcement rings that support a wide bearing edge with a full round over. 1-Ply steam bent hoops are the perfect upgrade and give the drum a nice fat sound and a timeless look. Custom touches include 1/4″ Paua Abalone inlays in the center of the shell and both wood hoops, brushed-satin finished hardware and matching stainless steel fasteners all around. A Dunnett R4 strainer with quick-release, Evans heads, and Puresound wires complete this package. Check it out:

Classy Phattie Workhorse, 14″x7″ with inlays

Dennis — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:45:15 +0000

The 14″x7″ Phattie 10-Ply maple snare is a true workhorse and one of our most popular sizes. It tunes up easy and has a great range, a perfect blend of sensitivity, attack, and tone. This one classes things up with a deep Modern Mahogany satin lacquer complimented by natural maple inlays under the tube lugs. A laser engraved badge in natural maple, Trick GS007 throw off, and Puresound snare wires complete the package for an aesthetically pleasing workhorse of a snare. Check it out: