I think Evetts only do ply, not sure though. There is also PA Lovetone doing Solid Snare drums in Western Australia. Doc Sweeney never seems to get a mention here.So like the title says - What Boutique Drum brand intrigued you these days ? Let’s limit to a brand that you don’t already own to make it more interesting ok ?
For me it would be Evetts Druma from Australia . I have never seen a drum from them in person . I follow their Instagram page . They look like they have taken up the mantle from Brady . Making drums from indigenous Australian Hardwoods . Beautiful figured veneers and lovely finish work .
Just sent Evetts an email...(text) wondering if they could provide a 7x13 stave in spotted gum. When I'd read taking over the Brady mantle I got excited and contacted them. Thanks for the info.So like the title says - What Boutique Drum brand intrigued you these days ? Let’s limit to a brand that you don’t already own to make it more interesting ok ?
For me it would be Evetts Druma from Australia . I have never seen a drum from them in person . I follow their Instagram page . They look like they have taken up the mantle from Brady . Making drums from indigenous Australian Hardwoods . Beautiful figured veneers and lovely finish work .
Likewise, I have little interest in boutique brands, but these Cask drums…WOW! Impeccable finish and 100% custom.I really don't have a lot of interest in boutique drums, but there is a local guy here that makes beautiful steambent drums.
caskdrumcraft.com
We specialize in crafting steam bent drums, stave drums, drum shells, custom snare drums and drum sets.caskdrumcraft.com
Just sent Evetts an email...(text) wondering if they could provide a 7x13 stave in spotted gum. When I'd read taking over the Brady mantle I got excited and contacted them. Thanks for the info.
Damn..you may be right .Aren't they ply only ? .. These guys do Spotted Gum Stave : https://www.redrockdrums.com.au/timber
Damn..you may be right .
I'm on it Artstar...much thanks .You could check with Hendrix out of Houston.. They don't list spotted gum but they have such a variety that I bet they could find it locally.. They build Thin stave and probably the best pricing I have seen anywhere.. Here are some vids. . the first half of each vid is cranked up very high but they lower the tuning very nicely at the second half where they really open up: https://www.hendrixdrums.com/demo-videos/
Agree. I mentioned Doc Sweeney in a different thread. They seem to make very good drums, and I believe highly respected jazz/percussion teacher Rick Dior (YouTube, out of North Carolina) gave some praise to Doc Sweeney and has a kit. I don't think Dior would loosely endorse something. And some of their staves snares are not outrageously priced.Doc Sweeney never seems to get a mention here.
After investigating a little I think the Sweeny drums are built by Cask , hard to know who builds what for who without some disclosure ..Agree. I mentioned Doc Sweeney in a different thread. They seem to make very good drums, and I believe highly respected jazz/percussion teacher Rick Dior (YouTube, out of North Carolina) gave some praise to Doc Sweeney and has a kit. I don't think Dior would loosely endorse something. And some of their staves snares are not outrageously priced.