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I paired a hand-aged single-ply batter head with my \u003cem\u003eRingz\u003c\/em\u003e vinyl dampening ring on the underside to keep the drum's naturally big voice focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/strong\u003e The size and color was inspired by a 15\" Slingerland concert snare drum I remember seeing in the back of the band room in middle school; the white marine pearl wrap had faded to this strange sea-foam green color and it always stuck with me. A few years ago I had bought a 15\" Nordic maple\/gum\/maple shell on a whim, and the hardware was made up of pieces I'd collected over the years... it was all just waiting; begging to be turned into something a little bit odd. And honestly - the drum turned out \u003cem\u003eeven better\u003c\/em\u003e than I could have expected. This drum can be deep and throaty, or tuned up through the roof to get a distinct \"crack\" that still sounds big and meaty. I absolutely love this thing - and I know I will build a similar drum for my own collection one day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\" × 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-ply Maple\/Gum\/Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30° with 1\/8\" outer round-over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Pale Green Mottled Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 × vintage Gretsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Gretsch die-cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gretsch Micro-Sensitive w\/ Vintage Tension Knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl SR-018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puresound 15\" \/ 20-strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kline Drums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52322720153896,"sku":null,"price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/PaleGreen15x7Snare.jpg?v=1788486177"},{"product_id":"workbench-series-13-x-3-5-maple-piccolo-snare-prototype","title":"Workbench Series 13\" x 3.5\" Maple Piccolo Snare - Prototype","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one is a 13\" × 3.5\" maple piccolo snare; everything I put into this drum is geared toward giving it that classic piccolo crack: thick shell, heavy hoops, and dense brass tube lugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/strong\u003e This was one of my recurring experiments—my take on the classic 13\" piccolo snare, with nice heavy hoops and a unique finish. It's also one of the first drums I did with this matte\/speckled-gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes this a \"Prototype\" drum?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe DW Mini-Mag throw-off is slightly oversized for a 3.5\" deep shell. The drum plays and sounds great, but at very high tuning, the rims can just touch the edges of the throw-off. It's not a functional problem at normal tuning, but it's something I wouldn't repeat on another 3.5\" shell—I'd use a minimum 4\" depth with this throw-off.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\" × 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-ply maple shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30° with 1\/8\" outer round-over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Pale Blue Mottled Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 brass tube lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0mm Steel Triple Flanged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e DW Mini-Mag throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl SR-018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Uncoated Steel 13\" \/ 25-strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kline Drums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52371510886696,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/IMG_9912.jpg?v=1789121076"},{"product_id":"workbench-series-15-x-4-5-maple-gum-hybrid-snare","title":"Workbench Series 15\" x 4.5\" Maple\/Gum Hybrid Snare - Prototype","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm not sure what to call this size drum, but I think I like the term \"Fat Piccolo.\" You can tune it up high, but I think it really sits better at medium and low tunings. The diameter and depth combine to create a nice, dark, fat sound, but it's still shallow enough to have great snare response. And the Maple\/Gum shell adds an even richer overall tone to this drum. For fun, I added a silver dot on the bottom of the single-ply batter head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/strong\u003e This drum is another experiment—I was inspired by a 4\" × 15\" Ludwig Black Magic snare I played several years ago, as well as a 1920s original Ludwig Black Beauty that came in for repairs. I just fell in love with these dimensions, and I know this will become a regular size on future builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes this a \"Prototype\" drum?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pearl SR-017 throw-off was mounted just a bit too high on the shell. That's it. I did it this way to get the proper break angle on the snare wires, but unfortunately, the overall size of the throw-off pushed the top mounting hole a little too close to the batter head. At higher tensions, the rim can touch the throw-off. For the most part, you probably won't have this drum tuned that high.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe only other issue is the gaskets on the lugs. This style of gasket degrades over time, so on future builds I'll make my own custom gaskets from better material.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\" × 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e7-ply Maple\/Gum\/Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30° with 1\/8\" outer round-over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Orange Mottled Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 modern brass tube lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl SR-017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl SR-018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl Ultra-Sound 15\" 20-strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kline Drums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52371626754344,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/IMG_9918.jpg?v=1789131826"},{"product_id":"workbench-series-14-x-6-5-olivewood-snare-prototype","title":"Workbench Series 14\" x 6.5\" Olivewood Snare - Prototype","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis drum was built to be fat—from the dark tone of the Olivewood, to the 30° bearing edges, to the subtle damping of the wallpaper interior and the Powerstroke 4 batter head. Everything about this drum is built to dive deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/strong\u003e This drum was my first use of a shell from CVL of Italy. The wood is a beautiful book-matched Olivewood. This one took a few tests with the finish before I settled on a natural satin acrylic finish. I was also inspired by an SJC snare I saw with a wallpapered interior. I thought it was such a cool detail that I wanted to try my own version. I really like how it turned out, and I'll definitely use CVL shells again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes this a \"Prototype\" drum?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe only real \"flaw\" is in the drilling. This was before I developed my current template and jig system, so I was still laying out and drilling the lug holes by hand—and a few of them ended up a bit off. It's a small detail, but it's part of what makes this one a Prototype.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis drum has also been sitting on the shelf for a while, and I managed to put a small nick in the finish under the batter hoop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\" × 6.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e5.4mm 6-ply Olivewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farrow \u0026amp; Ball Wallpaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30° with 1\/8\" outer round-over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Satin Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 modern brass tube lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3mm Steel S-Hoops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trick GS007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fat Cat 5\/8\/5 Dual Adjustable w\/ Pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kline Drums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52371683148072,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/IMG_9903.jpg?v=1789133906"},{"product_id":"ludwig-5-x-14-supraphonic-rat-rod-snare-drum","title":"Ludwig 5\" x 14\" Supraphonic \"Rat Rod\" Snare Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll just call this one a happy accident, I guess...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a late-'70s (maybe early-'80s) Ludwig Supraphonic LM400—one of those classic chrome-over-aluminum snares. This era of Supraphonics was notorious for the chrome flaking off, and at some point a previous owner decided to bondo, prime, and spray-paint this one gold... with less-than-optimal results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/strong\u003e When we acquired it, I originally planned to quickly sand the finish smooth and give it a coat of \"hammer-paint\" just to make the drum presentable. But after that initial sanding, I started thinking it looked pretty cool just as it was—kind of like a half-done street rod. So I left it that way and gave it a coat of clear satin finish to toughen things up a bit. The final addition was a set of new heads and Gibraltar 3.0mm flanged hoops, giving the drum a little more heft for cross-stick and rim shots. There is some pitting and a few dings on the lugs, along with some rusty screws, but honestly, it all adds to the look. The result is a great-looking version of that classic Supraphonic sound—and a good example of why I enjoy working on these older drums. 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The result is a gritty, fat, vintage voice with a surprisingly modern feel.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those drums where I didn't want to fight what was already there. The original tensioning hardware was missing, so I assembled the drum using what I believe to be vintage Rogers claws paired with modern tension rods. The shell retains its original air vent, along with one additional hole from an earlier chapter in its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did add one new hole to accommodate a modern George Way throw-off, along with DW 16\" snare wires. New Remo heads complete the setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell and hoops definitely show their age, but that's exactly what I like about this one. Rather than trying to make an old drum look new, I gave it a thorough cleaning, waxed the wooden hoops, and left the authentic wear and patina alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result is a big, fat, gritty vintage drum with the usability of a modern setup. It's got plenty of old-school character without feeling like a museum piece—and honestly, that's exactly what I wanted from this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\" × 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riveted Nickel Over Brass\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Rogers (believed to be)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTension Rods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original wooden hoops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e DW 16\" x 25 strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remo Vintage Ambassador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harmony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52375508287784,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/a29ae7cc-2702-4880-a9ec-daacd01c3da0.png?v=1789233139"},{"product_id":"workbench-series-14-2-25-maple-gum-pancake-snare","title":"Workbench Series 14\" × 2.25\" Maple\/Gum Pancake Snare","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis one is a 2.25\" × 14\" pancake snare—a mash-up of old and new hardware that gives it the look of an early 1900s drum while adding some modern touches. Tune it tight for a crisp, articulate voice, or back it off for something looser and grittier. Either way, this is a great little drum to have in your toolbox.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drum was built as an experiment in combining some of my favorite vintage-inspired parts with a modern shell and construction. The 6-ply Maple\/Gum\/Maple Jasper-style shell is fitted with '50s Slingerland nickel over brass single-flanged hoops and brass clips, along with Kent replica single-point lugs machined from stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI paired those vintage-inspired details with a modified George Way vintage-style throw-off, 16-strand unplated steel snare wires, and a few other modern touches. The bearing edges are cut at 30° with an outer round-over, then waxed and burnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is a unique distressed Gold-n-Bronze, with a silver-finished interior. It's definitely not trying to look like a brand-new drum—and that's part of the fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\" × 2.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-ply 6mm Maple\/Gum\/Maple Jasper-style shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30° with outer round-over; waxed and burnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distressed Gold-n-Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kent replica single-point lugs, machined stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e '50s Slingerland nickel over brass single-flanged with brass clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified George Way vintage-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-strand unplated steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTension Rod Washers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatter Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mil coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Side Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kline Drums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52375524016424,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/263c2706-83be-4eba-9d21-921b1eb1b93c.png?v=1789233736"},{"product_id":"slingerland-refurbished-50s-5-5-14-snare-drum","title":"Slingerland 5.5\" × 14\" Refurbished '50s Snare Drum","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is a '50s-era Slingerland 5.5\" × 14\" mahogany and poplar snare drum shell that I've given a second life with all-new modern hardware. The original shell has plenty of history, including an imported tone control that still works great, a few extra holes from previous hardware, and a badge that was remounted at some point with a non-Slingerland grommet.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original butt plate is the only original hardware still on the drum. Everything else has been replaced with brand-new hardware, including heavy 3mm Gretsch 302 hoops, modern chrome-over-brass Beavertail lugs, a Gibraltar vintage-style throw-off, and Pearl snare wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage shell I came across many years ago and recently decided to put back into service. It's no longer a collector-grade Slingerland, but that's part of what made it a good candidate for this kind of build. Rather than trying to restore it to something it can no longer be, I wanted to turn it into a great-playing drum that takes advantage of what the original shell still has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell has been cleaned and polished, but I left the minor wear that comes with its age. The bearing edges have been trued, sanded, and waxed, making this drum super easy to tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy Gretsch hoops and solid brass lugs add some welcome heft to the drum and give the vintage shell a more modern feel. The result is a really versatile snare—from a bright, dry crack when tuned high to a rich, warm thump when tuned low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShell\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\" × 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Slingerland mahogany\/poplar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roundover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern chrome-over-brass Beavertail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gretsch 302, 3mm double-flanged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibraltar 3-point vintage-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Slingerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Slingerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376790630696,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/66702fb9-8573-4092-8987-72f9945fcda2.png?v=1789300211"},{"product_id":"workbench-series-13-3-33-maple-piccolo-snare-rattle-can-satin","title":"Workbench Series 13\" × 3.33\" Maple Piccolo Snare - \"Rattle Can\" Satin","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis one is a 13\" × 3.33\" maple piccolo snare built for crack. The thick maple shell and heavy 3.0mm hoops give it plenty of punch when tuned high, while the shallow depth and wide snare bed keep it surprisingly sensitive at lower dynamics. It's a little drum with a lot of attitude.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drum is my take on the classic piccolo snare, with a few details that give it a distinctly Kline Drums feel. The 10-ply Keller maple shell is paired with heavy 3.0mm triple-flanged hoops and solid brass lugs, giving the drum some extra weight and helping it deliver that sharp, focused crack when tuned up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bearing edges are cut at 30° with an outer round-over, then waxed and burnished. I paired the drum with a George Way-style throw-off and 20-strand German-steel snare wires to keep the response quick and articulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's the finish. The exterior has a unique satin \"Rattle Can\" finish, with a custom silver\/white interior. It's a simple idea, but I really like the way it turned out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the batter head, I went with a 10mil coated head and added a green reverse-dot for a little extra character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\" × 3.33\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-ply 6.5mm Keller maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom silver\/white finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30° with outer round-over; waxed and burnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin \"Rattle Can\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern brass tube lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0mm triple-flanged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Way-style Beer-Tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-strand German steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTension Rod Washers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Danmar sleeved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatter Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mil coated with green reverse-dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Side Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kline Drums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376795283752,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/ed2a0e20-c682-4bf8-8f91-0a426f48ec10.png?v=1789300971"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.klinedrums.com\/collections\/workbench-series.oembed","provider":"Kline Drums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}