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Custom Options

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Custom Options

Begin customizing your drum(s) here by selecting the custom options you want to add to your drum(s). Add each of your selections to the shopping cart. Once you are finished customizing your drum(s), go to checkout to view the order line by line. You will be given a total before actually placing the order. After your order is placed, we will follow up with a confirmation email. If you have any questions, let us know.

Color Choice

If you desire to add color to your drum(s) select one of several colors available here. If you have a custom color in mind, call or email us to discuss it! There is no charge for any color. Charges are based on the type and size of drum in the next custom option below.

Colors:

Price: $0.00

Solids, Bursts and Fades

If you desire a solid color lacquer, burst, or a fade, select the type here for each drum you are ordering.

Solid, Bursts and Fades:

Bursts and Fades Drum Sizes:

Price: $50.00

Select your Designer Ply here for your Artisan Gig series drum(s) here. Then select each drum size you are ordering to add to your shopping cart.

Designer Ply Species:

Designer Ply Drum sizes:

Price: $45.00

Exotic Wood Species(drum sets)

Choose one of four exotics and two premium exotics to begin customizing your Session King or Vintage Custom series drum(s). If you don't see the wood type you desire, call or email to discuss your ideas. If we can get it, we can make it!

Choose for each size of drum ordering and add to the shopping cart system.

Exotic Wood Species:

Premium Exotic upgrade (sizes):

Price: $45.00

Domestic Woods

Select your choice of domestic wood species for our Session King and Vintage Custom series drums here.
If you don't see the wood you desire, call or email us to discuss your custom order. If we can get it we can make it!

Domestic Wood Species:

Price: $0.00

Artisan Lugs

These lugs have been designed in house. They are machined from solid brass, plated and polished proudly in the U.S.A. Select from one of 3 styles and four finishes. Tube lugs are for snare drums only and come in 8 and 10 lug configurations. All toms and bass drums are outfitted with the Artisan Sphere lug.

Lug type:

Price: $0.00

Hardware Color

We offer five distinct plated finish choices. All tom brackets, spurs, strainer and butt, hoops and lugs can be finished for a perfect match and unique appearance. We use the same plating and polishing company for hardware as we use for our lugs. Select the desired hardware finish for each type of drum you are purchasing.

*** NOTE: The polished brass selection only applies to drum lugs. Other hardware is plated gold from the manufacturer. ***

Drum Type (select for each drum ordering):

Plating:

Price: $0.00

Hoops

Our drums come standard with 2.3mm triple flange hoops. Select here for triple flange, die-cast, or single flange hoops. If you desire custom wood hoops, select those from Artisan Hoops option below. Hoops are sold in pairs.

Quantity:

Hoops:

Price: $0.00

Artisan Hoops are custom made to perfectly match your drum(s) or, if desired, to provide aesthetic contrast. Our wood hoops are handcrafted and lathed. Then a recessed cut is made under the hoop to allow the hoop to seat fully over the drum head collar, concealing it completely. Tension rod holes are also recessed, eliminating any interference when playing.

Wood hoops tend to dry up the overall sound of the drum, attenuating some of the unwanted overtones found in metal hoop drums. The cross-stick sound is superb! Aesthetically, wood hoops add a very custom, organic appearance to your custom drum. Artisan Hoops are exclusively available on our drums and are sold in pairs.

Quantity:

Price: $200.00

EdgeCraft (I.R.R.)

EdgeCraft I.R.R. is a re-inforcement ring cut during the lathing process that is an integral part of the shell, not a glue-in ring. The benefit of I.R.R. is the strength and rigidity gained where it is needed, at the outside edges of the shell. This feature allows for the overall body of the shell to be thinner which produces a lower fundamental pitch and maximum resonance.

Quantity:

Price: $30.00

Bearing Edge

Please select the type of bearing edge profile you would like for us to cut for you. Sharper edges produce more sustain and attack. Rounded edges produce fuller body to the overall tone and less sustain.

Bearing Edges:

Price: $0.00

Finishes

We offer 3 finish types to enhance the natural beauty of your drums: Hand rubbed Oil/Wax, Satin Lacquer and Mirror Gloss. Select the desired finish for each drum you are purchasing.

Hand rubbed Oil & Wax exhibits a soft, natural wood glow.

Satin Lacquer has a silky, medium sheen appearance and offers a higher degree of protection compared to Oil & Wax.

Mirror Gloss (TM) is the ultimate in a wet, glass smooth appearance. This high-end finish is has a UV component that will maintain it's pristine clarity for the life of the drum(s).

Finish Type:

Drum Type (select for each drum ordering):

Price: $0.00