STAVE DRUMS
Making Drums The Right Way.
THE STAVE DRUM PROCESS
WHY STAVE SHELL DRUMS?
Modern ply drums are made from ply wood that is glued in layers to form a cylinder. For this process, the wood is covered in glue to bond the layers that create the shell. The layers of glue cause stress and deadens the sound of the wood. The sound is not natural, higher pitched and travels around the drum.
Stave shell drums resonate and vibrate naturally. The shell of the drum is made from solid pieces of wood (stave) using very little glue (5-8% of traditional drums). The result of this process creates the tone and pitch that is clear. The wood used is cut with the grain (vertically) which allows for more resonance because the sound travels down through the wood fibers. This also causes stave shell drums to have a lower pitch which is desirable. Another advantage of the use of the vertical grain is the added strength due to less stress in the wood.
Crook Custom Drums uses the highest quality hardwood to ensure every drum we make is optimized for the most natural sound and the purest tone. We have been told by many sound managers that our drums require very little or no setup before performances.
THE STAVE PROCESS…
Begins with choosing the type of wood for your drum(s). After the wood is delivered to the shop, it is planed and sanded.
Once the pieces are even and smooth, they will be cut into planks. We like to keep the natural edge of the planks of wood and work those beautiful wood grain pattern into the finished drum.
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THE STAVE SHELL DRUM
The wood is cut into planks and arranged to create the shape of the drum. After the shape is formed, we begin the process of smoothing the edges to create a perfectly smooth, round cylinder.
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WOOD HOOPS
If you prefer wood hoops, we can make them to fit your custom stave shell drum. Call us and we can discuss customizing your wood hoops.
WANT TO BUY A SNARE OR A KIT?
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Crook Custom SNARE Drums
We can build your snare drum to any specification! The process begins with choosing from a variety of hardwoods (domestic and/or imported exotic) and high quality hardware.
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Crook Custom Drums KITS
We offer a wide variety of hardwoods, colors (dyes and stains), finishes (natural satin, high gloss lacquer) and hardware. Dream no more, MAKE YOUR DRUM KIT A REALITY.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Have a question or need an estimate? Fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Call Us
224 567 3120
Email Us
1.224.567.3120 | info@crookcustomdrumsllc.com
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