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Premium wood shells crafted from trees that may have stood during the American Revolution. Many are solid wood, steam bent, treasures. Made in the USA pieces from the pioneers who developed the methods and best practices for making drums more than 100 years ago. They produce classic, rich tones heard on the recordings of the mid-20th Century by too many drummers to list. Each instrument made in the times before television, the internet, the cell phone and AI. Soulful, focused, natural people who worked with their hands and hearts to produce superb treasures that have lasted now more than a century.

Drums obtained in excellent original, or very near original condition, are kept as found and preserved. Drums combined into kits or receiving restorations, come from stock found in non-original condition but still in round, with good bearing edges, and no non-factory holes. Restorations are consistent with the original character of their time.
If you’re looking for one of a kind drums or kits, you’ll find Surviving, Century Vintage, Fully Playable, & Made in The USA drums right here.

About Single Tension Drums:
Single tension drums that are in round and have even bearing edges tune up with ease. The tuning range is more narrow compared to a dual tension drum. Tympanic pressure of 72 - 75 on a drum dial is the low to mid range generally speaking. They can tune higher for a more crisp snare report. Having no options for different tensions on batter and resonant heads proper tuning is equal tension. This of course produces the greatest resonance from the drum shell. The shells vary from thick to thin. Some have large reinforcement rings that not only keep the drum in round, they also dampen some resonance. Recommend Remo Emperor heads or actual calfskin heads for most classic tone. Once tuned up, just add your preference and method for dampening as desired and that's it! You're Cleared For Takeoff…

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