Birch is present and crisp.  With the right bearing edges and hardware treatment, however, it gains a solid low-mid "heftiness," resulting in a lovely tone that is complex, warm, full, and present. 

SHELL
Solid, steambent birch
30-degree & roundover batter, 45-degree snare side edge
Floating, undersized shell geometry for feel & tunability, and a "tympanic" low end that doesn't go away at higher tunings

HARDWARE
Lovingly handmade-in-shop brazed solid brass hoops and lugs
Special version of my (now patented!) throw off, combining brass and stainless steel
New, patent-pending key-holder butt plate (as seen on the Zildjian snare drum)
Latos designed machined solid-stainless tension rods and thick washers

KAKISHIBU
A 1000-year-old Japanese finishing process that involves repeated application of 'kakishibu,' a liquid fermented from bitter persimmon fruit, often grown on century-old trees. Without wading too deep into the chemistry, the tannins involved form almost a "natural polyurethane" as they dry.

Vermilion red when new, these drums will age to dark red and rich brown over the months and years, akin to traditional Japanese temple architecture.

Ships 2024-09.

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK- making a new batch top of 2025. To pre-reserve, send a message via contact form!

Hand-machined one at a time out of solid brass, this useful heirloom is designed to be the "one" that lives in your pocket, stick bag, or studio snare drum.

All-brass construction is gentle on patina'd and nickel-plated vintage rods.

Available plain or with etched monogram (+$25), and in polished "Bright Brass" or "Honest Brass," our signature house finish. Both will show handling and wear truthfully and develop a beautiful, rich look in time.

If ordering monogram, please specify 2-letter monogram in order notes.

Snare drum with Latos Drums' Nickel Silver shell, and solid brass hardware, including brass hoops, hand-machined lugs, and patent-pending throwoff. 14" drums are 8 lug; 15" features 10.

Ships with Remo Coated Ambassador batter, Remo Hazy snare side heads, and particularly nice snare wires.

Standard sizes listed; others occasionally avail. by request, use "contact."

Approximate lead time is 9-12 months: contact for current update if required. Shipping in contiguous 48 states included; worldwide receives a $70 credit, with remainder due before shipping.

With an Art Nouveau design that pays tribute to the beautiful instruments of the early 20th century while maintaining a contemporary aesthetic, the Art Nouveau has the same heart and soul as the Standard, but with a painstakingly crafted etching. Repeating every other panel, this edition stands uncompromisingly as the centerpiece of any player's collection.

Ships with Remo Coated Ambassador batter, Remo Hazy snare side heads, and particularly nice snare wires.

Approximate lead time is 9-12 months: contact for current update if required. Shipping in contiguous 48 states included; worldwide receives a $70 credit, with remainder due before shipping.

As included with Zildjian's 400th Anniversary Vault Cymbals: https://zildjian.com/pages/400th-anniversary-vault-cymbals

Many old cymbals have smaller cymbal holes that won’t fit a modern cymbal stand. And some players feel that even modern cymbals benefit from the freer breathing movement of the smaller rod size on older stands.

Here’s my answer. This adapter screws onto the top of a modern M8 stand, and gives you a 1/4"-20 thread, just like older American-made stands.

A couple of these in your bag, and your old cymbals work with any modern cymbal stand that comes your way... or enjoy the practicality of a heavy modern stand with the thread size of an old stand… OR just have a quick, convenient solution when the backline is missing felt+sleeves. 




Handcrafted in the Latos Drums workshop with:

+Solid brass or stainless body that will patina and age gracefully
+Long-life sleeve
+1/4-20 threaded post is unthreaded in cymbal area for extra strength and safety: even if you wear through the sleeve, cymbal won't be rubbing on thread!
+Vintage-pattern wingnut
+NEW: Vintage-style cupped washers, custom-made of long-life stainless steel to Latos' specifications

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK- send a note via the "contact" form and you'll get first dibs when I machine the next batch!

Note: this part fits SLOTTED German-style tension rods, not square-headed standard rods like those used on Latos (and most manufacturers') drums.

Hand-machined, these are designed to speed head changes up significantly, and are made out of stainless steel, brass, copper for a lifetime of service.

These feature a 3/8" round shaft to reduce the risk of an unexpected jam of some sort damaging a lug, insert, or tension rod: in event of binding, the round shaft is more likely to spin in the drill's chuck than a hex shaft. Of course, always set your drill's clutch to its lowest setting for a little extra insurance.

These fit 1960s vintage through modern slotted rods, including:
Teardrop, Champion / Super Champion, Phonic, Lite, Signature, Designer, etc

Left to right:
stainless/stainless
brass/stainless
copper/stainless (limited run)

NOTE: these are a product of Latos Drums, in no way associated with SONOR, other than the fact that I appreciate their craftsmanship. "Sonor" and "Sonor Drums" are registered trademarks of Sonor GmbH & Co.