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Shells
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We make drum shells and, if required complete drums - Why do people buy BDB drums? Because we will produce any size specified, or we can try to re-create a vintage drum. |
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Many projects only require a BDB shell because the fittings and finish are already sorted - but as the man said - "if you have a problem and no one else can help" - give us a shout. |
This is new - a BDB thin shell snare - Only 3mm thick for extreme resonance, but with mighty support rings of 4.5 and 6mm. This is the raw shell - unsanded and all messy. More pics to follow as it reaches completion. |
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Shells ready for sanding, the small tom has bearing edges cut and will be used with these very thin (Claw tensioning) hoops. |
| When you are enjoying yourself, it's difficult to stop - so while putting this "Rock" shell together for Jack Jewell I decided to try out the new BDB Nylatron lugs and floating tensioning system. This is just a mock up to test strength and tuning techniques but so far so good. |
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Hoops
How we produce our hoops!
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| Ok, it's not Magic - these hoops are made -piece by piece and measured at each stage |
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Raw Hoop |
Drilled
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drop is crucial and tubes or un-sprung boxes are a real pain |
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So how does it sound ? "The hoops are superb in every way - Still real happy with mine and its holding up to the strain of being used by an overhard hitter.Many comments from people impressed with the snare sound." Johnny - Mapex Drummer |
Testing
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