http://comptone.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 13 Sep 2006 04:17:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This shell was died black with india ink.  I usually die drums all over to make a good looking drum inside.  The drum is sealed inside and has a more cosmetic finish outside.  Finishing the interior with a shiny layered finish makes the drum too bright and "pingy". http://comptone.com/blog/?p=30 A wood shell (maple) ply snare with carbon fibre finish. http://comptone.com/blog/?p=26 Two recent restoration projects on old Ludwig Acrolite snares.  The gray one was in pretty good shape.  It simply received new hardware and poilished bearing edges. The blue one received a new paintjob and a lot of sanding and filling to hide scratches.  This shell was a bit rough, but ... http://comptone.com/blog/?p=24 Walnut is a darker sounding wood and can sound choked a bit or dull.  That was my response to the die cast rims on the 14 x 5.  With the 2.3mm rims the drum still has a dark "bark" and more high-end cut.  These are great drums for blues and ... http://comptone.com/blog/?p=21 In experimenting with different rims on 14" snare drums, I have found a few intersting facts.  My Jarrah drum was nice, but maybe a bit high-pitched.  By adding die-cast rims to it, it became lower and punchier.  It is often said that die cast rims choke a drum, but I ... http://comptone.com/blog/?p=20 Jarrah sounds good too. http://comptone.com/blog/?p=19 http://comptone.com/blog/?p=18 In working on the current snare (pictures tomorrow) I have realised that Jarrah is damn loud.  I've given myself a headache today just playing this drum!  The Jarrah drums might not be a good choice for heavy players unless they really need to cut through a very loud band.  But, it ... http://comptone.com/blog/?p=16 Due to a ridiculous price increase from my previous badge supplier, I have changed badges.  Most people might not notice the change, it is subtle.  Drums built after August 1rst will have the new badge (the one below) and a few older badges have been saved for matching drums for ... http://comptone.com/blog/?p=15 I am making a drum to duplicate the appearance and performance of on of my favorite drums.  I get requests for a demo/rental Brady snare in a deeper 14" snare.  I have a couple, but I am hesitant to send out my Brady snares as some aren't replaceable.  So, I have ... http://comptone.com/blog/?p=13