http://artisandrumworks.com Custom Drums, Stave Drums, Drum Sets, Snares Created by a Master Craftsman. Handcrafted, Heirloom Quality. Domestic and Exotic Woods. Lifetime Warranty! Mon, 06 May 2019 17:21:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://artisandrumworks.com/white-ash-drum-set/ We are overwhelmed and grateful for all of the wonderful people we have made friends with over the past several years.  And each year we find ourselves busier and stretching into new and different territory in the hopes of continuing to provide our clientele unique and exquisite instruments.  Marking our 10th year ... http://artisandrumworks.com/10-th-anniversary-snare-and-drum-set-coming-soon/ I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of wood type for a heavy metal drum set. I am looking for something a little bit unique, with a caverneous bass, and sharpness with a snare, able to make nice heavy sounding rim-shots... Any idea? PS: I would like it to be an ... http://artisandrumworks.com/question-a-good-type-of-wood-for-heavy-metal-drumming/ Many people ask why our drums seem to be so light.  The short answer to that is because glue (like water) weighs more than wood.  Here's the long answer:  Most wood species, per cubic inch, are lighter than water.  There are a handful of exotics that are as heavy, or ... http://artisandrumworks.com/light-drums/ Used with permission, these songs are from Jeremy Horn's new release "Atmosphere", in stores August 2007.   Jeremy is  a contemporary Christian artist/ worship leader.  These tracks feature the Ash drum set shown.  This kit is used routinely in recording studios in the Memphis area.  "Atmosphere" recorderd at The Grove studio, Memphis, TN.  http://artisandrumworks.com/jeremy-horn-atmoshere/ I have come across a lot of buddies in the business of drumming who seem to struggle to get a good sound from their drums.  In most cases, it is not the quality of the drum, or even the heads being used.  It is the approach to putting the heads ... http://artisandrumworks.com/tuning-drums/ In the interest of clarifying a common question among our customers, I am going to attempt to explain, in brief, the difference between solid wood shells (such as stave design) and ply wood shells (such as those made by the big guys).  First,  it is a known fact that plywood ... http://artisandrumworks.com/solid-wood-vs-plywood/ Hi!  I am debating with friends about the way drum shells should be made:  solid wood or laminated.  I read your articles and it seems that you are manufacturing shells from solid (being french, "stave" translates as "bar", in other words "solid lug").  I have access to CNC lathes and milling machines (with ... http://artisandrumworks.com/much-debated-issue/ Hi, I'm The Artisan and I want to welcome you to our new website.  Please feel free to discuss issues of importance and ask questions. We can all learn from one another, so thankyou for your post(s)!  Artisan... from one craftsman to another.  http://artisandrumworks.com/welcome-to-the-artisan-drumworks-blog/