Drum Building on a Budget I realize that most people building a drum for the first time probably don’t want to go into debt just to build drum! I’ve compiled a list of 5 tips for the drum builder on a budget! Enjoy! Please leave a comment if you have any tips you’d like me to add! Use Stain/Polyurethane in …
Who is a Custom Drum Builder and What do they want?
2013 is upon us and it’s time for me to start listening to what you want! First of all, thank you for reading this blog and for venturing into the world of custom drum building! This website is meant to be a resource for custom drum builders all over the world. My goal is to create and give you the …
SJC Custom Drums – Pictures and Videos from Winter NAMM 2012
SJC Custom Drums I had the honor to meet Mike Ciprari from SJC Custom drums at Winter NAMM this year. SJC Custom Drums have always been a drum company that I look to for inspiration. They design some of the most innovative custom drums on the market these days. I’ve been following them ever since I started building drums in …
11 Ways to Achieve Your Personal Drumming Goals
How to Achieve Your Drumming Goals I recently had a chance to talk with Ed Francis aka “The Drummer on the Round Rock” to ask him to share some of his drumming wisdom with the community here at Makedrums. Ed shared some really incredible insights on attaining your goals as a drummer, but don’t be fooled! These tips can help …
Black Sparkle Custom Drum Set
P.Ellis Drums Black Sparkle Custom Drum Set I had a post in April talking a little about this kit, but I wanted to update you on the finished product. This is a very classic sized kit: 14×22, 8×13, and 16×16. I learned a lot from building this drum set. Just a few things I learned from this build: “Nonflammable” contact …
What does “100% Maple” Drum Shell really mean?
Maple Drum Shells The other day I was looking around Guitar Center for some inspiration and ideas for a new kit I’m about to start building and happened upon a drum set that advertised 100% maple shells. The thing that struck me funny is that the drum set was only $599 for a complete drum set with mounting hardware (kick …
Lessons Learned from: Contact Cement
Using Contact Cement to Apply Drum Wrap The past few weeks I’ve been waiting to get supplies in to build a new custom drum set for a P.Ellis Drums artist. I recently started the build process in my wood/drum shop. Like I have said before every time I build a new drum or drum set I learn something that changes …
Ryan’s 1st Custom Snare Drum Build
Making A Custom Snare Drum I just got these pictures in from Ryan in Lubbock, TX! Ryan cut his own bearing edges, marked his own lug layout, drilled for hardware, cut his own snare bed and put a clear satin finish on his drum – and he was able to do most of this from his apartment! Looks great Ryan! …