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Kakishibu Birch Snare Drum
$2,050.00
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.
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.
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