8 ply Keller ‘VSS’ 100% all-maple shells. there is no better traditional-style drumshell to build with. (other ply configurations, vintage mahogany and vintage maple optional)
your choice of finishes:
(A) transparent hand-rubbed satin oil finish in a variety of hand-mixed classic colours (sonically amazing)
(B) durable wrapped finish (massive selection of vintage sparkles, pearls, solids & more…)
(C) painted finishes in classic colours (call for pricing)
bearing edges that are cut specific to each custom drum, then sanded, polished and sealed
hand cut snare beds specific to each snare drum
thin sealer/oil-finished shell interiors and edges (unless raw requested)
classic slingerland lugs and claws. we do have several other lugs available (tubes, beavertails, etc.), but these are ones i recommend.
2.3mm steel sticksaver hoops on toms and snare drums
12 ply all maple bass drum hoops finished to match or contrast
NEW smaller solid brass silkscreened nameplate with hand-stamped serial number:
each drum signed and dated (the date is also your badge’s serial number!)
yr choice of heads
smooth white, coated, calf-like or transparent script-logo bass drum front head
plenty of consultation/correspondence beforehand to make sure you get the drum(s) you need/want
priority service for any modifications or repairs in the future
