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Before Using A Drum Sander, Here are Tips for a Drum Kit Makeover

Rick — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:12:12 +0000

Restoring your used drum kit is the best way to increase its value when selling, but before you strip off all the lugs and put it under the drum sander, here are some options to help you fix your old kit into its new look.

There are alternatives in prepping up your old kit, and you can make it undergo an extreme makeover without the occasional trips to the drum sander. The idea of applying a new wooden finish may seem like a nice idea, but it costs more for your average drummer.

Here are some tips to make your old kit look new:

Replace the Drum Heads. Replacing old, worn out heads provide instant new look to your kit. There’s nothing like a clear, glossy shine over all the shells, from bass drum to toms.

Have the metal parts re-chromed. This will save you time and money from contacting the manufacturer for parts.

Apply plastic wraps or coverings. There are makers of plastic wraps for the purpose of placing them over shells. Some even customize designs on what you want. This completes your “drum set” makeover.

Just after applying these quick fixes to your drum set, it is now ready to be displayed and to be purchased by interested buyers.

Going through the process of removing the lugs, cleaning the shell, and putting the shell thru the drum sander, restoring the original set is quite an experience. But it does not always have to be that drastic. Remember that there are a number of ways to make the shells more attractive. It’s all up to your imagination.

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Strike your Drums with strong Drum Heads

Rick — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:48:06 +0000

The drum head is the part of a drum, which can be hit with the use of hands, mallets or drum sticks. It is a membrane that is stretched above each open ends of the drum. Drum heads are originally made of animal skin and were used long before report of events began. The top manufacturers of drum heads are Remo and Evans. Both companies retail first class heads in reasonable prices.

Picking the right drum heads depend on your style of music and the types of drums you are playing. If you’re a rock star, a perfect drum head for you should have a strong skin that produces loud sound when you strike it with your drum sticks. An example is the EC Reverse Dot Snare Drumhead by Evans. It has more restrained sound but still has the sensitivity and harmony at all vital and tuning amplitude. The price of EC Reverse Dot Snare Drumhead ranges from $22 to $25 depending on the heads diameter.

If you are looking for a transparent drumhead, Remo can help you with that. Their most popular clear drum head is the Clear Diplomat. There are popular because they produce brilliant tones, sustain and resonance. This type of drum head from Remo costs $10.95 up to $19.75.

There are varieties of drum heads that you can choose from but it’s really a personal choice. Before you buy your drum head it is best to try them for yourself if you are looking for a specific tone of drum head.

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Bass drum heads: Setting the Tone

Rick — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:15:45 +0000

The bass drum heads set the tone for every bass drum. Usually hit by the drum batter, the attack of the head sets the tone on which the drum shell will resonate. For bass drums, being the largest piece of the set, this will produce the deepest and lowest possible sound in the drum kit. Since these drum heads are larger than the others, stronger force would be needed when attacking the head for it to fully be heard.

There are several ways to shape the tone of bass drum heads. Commonly, modern drum heads are made out of one or two ply plastic. A single ply head would produce a thinner warm sound while a double ply head creates a fatter sound. There are some double ply skins, which have oil filling in between them. It was said that the filling increases the roundness of the sound and further fattens the instrument’s timbre.

Another variation of a drum head would be the clear and coated type. The clear type heads sound very lively and full and are preferred by drummers to be used in live settings. Coated heads usually muffle the resonance while at the same time maintain the same sound. The purpose is to reduce overtones, which are normally used in studio and recording sessions where the kit is situated in a small closed room.

Always remember that having good wood for a bass drum is only half the battle. Making the instrument sound good requires quality drum heads and resonant woods.

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