anyone else here into drum building?

[thejusticelair]

just thought id see if anyone else here has built or is thinking about building their own drums

[Metaltyme]

I made a pretty extravagant bongo once. It was fun to do. I wouldn't even know how to begin building a full kit of acoustic drums though.

[thejusticelair]

i finished a 16''x26'' bass drum recently and its beast, getting ready to do some acrylic toms

[Metaltyme]

That's really neat man. I'd love to see a picture of that kick drum you've just put together. Is there a possibility that you'd might be able to upload a photo or two?

That stuff is probably way out of my league. I've actually always been curious about how difficult it would be to do. Any insight is appreciated thejusticelair.

[j03]

I've build my own e-kit by taking cheap used toms, cutting them in half, adding mesh heads and piezo's. Works great too! But thats probably not what you're talking about.

[paul999]

I build custom guitars and basses and have never found the acrylic was a good idea from a sound perspective. I have never heard a set of acrylic drums I would use in the studio.

My 2 cents.

[thejusticelair]

theyre better live cause of the huge projection but ive heard them in the studio with success. bonham used acrylics all the time.. soundwise they have a sound of their own , not for everybody but they can sound really sweet

[drumn4state]

I used to play an acrylic set. They definitely have a different sound!!

[room temp]

Hey there thejusticelair, I built a kit goin' on 10 years ago and I still love it. The one thing I would do over if I could would be NOT to wrap them and maybe just go natural stain and clear coat. That first time time I set them up and played,sans wrap was just so killer I was all goosey. Then I wrapped 'em and killed a ton of tone. Check them out at babiestookmydingo on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Videos under the video tab. I'm playing/tracking live to the demo vocal/bass/guitar.I build custom furniture and art pieces and had always wanted to build a kit. Next time I'll get it closer to right. Good luck and if I can help just ask. room temp.

[fortyseven]

I built a kit many years ago when I was still in high school. It took me an insane amount of time because I had to rely on parents for funds (which they weren't always willing to give). All in all it probably took me about 3 years but I was super happy with the outcome.
Although I eventually sold it, I still know the dude I sold it to and occasionally I go play on them for old times sake.