Building Your Own Snare Drum
Playing drums is exhilarating and fun. Now, imagine playing on a drum you built yourself. How amazing would that feel?
If you're wondering where to start, don't worry if you don't have any experience building drums. We've simplified the process with our DFP 10 Ply Maple Shells, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. We've taken care of the challenging parts, so you don't have to.
Here's what we've eliminated for you:
- Bearing Edges: No need for a router.
- Snare Beds: No need for a router.
- Surface Treatment: Our shells have been given a factory finish, available in 15 colours.
All you need to do is:
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Pick Your Shell: We offer four sizes in 15 colours, including an array of Sparkles, Satins, and Mappa Burl Bursts.
- Choose Your Drum Lugs: We have a wide range of drum lugs available in Chrome, Black Nickel, or Brass Plating.
- Select Your Throw off & Butt Plate as well as air vent (30mm) & mounting screws (16mm)
- Select Hoops & Tension Rods - If you need help selecting the tension rod size, please send us a message on the contacts page
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Gather Supplies: Measuring Tape, Drill and masking tape.
You'll need these to measure your lugs and drill them in the correct placement. Additionally, you'll need to drill holes for the air vent, throw-off, and butt plate. Their is also a handy thing called a Drum Mat Layout Template that can help with this process. You can make your own with a compass or purchase them here - Start measuring: Start with the throw off and butt plate as your snare beds are already cut. The center point of your snare beds is your starting position.Then you can measure out your lug placement
- Assemble with Tension Rods and Drum Hoops: Just like you normally would when changing to a fresh set of drum heads.
Regarding fitting the drumheads, Sonic Drumheads is a new brand offering a wide range of options for both the batter and resonant side of your drum.
The Direct series is a 10mil single-ply head, comparable to a Remo Ambassador or an Evans G1. Alternatively, the Target series is a 10mil single-ply head with a black target dot, similar to a Remo Controlled Sound or an Evans Power Center.
For the snare resonant side, Sonic offers two options: Focus 300 and Focus 500. These are 3mil and 5mil thick, respectively, and are comparable to Evans Hazy 300 and Hazy 500 heads, as well as Remo equivalents.
With these steps, you'll be well on your way to building your very own snare drum. Imagine being at a gig, playing your custom drum, and someone comes up to you saying, "Cool snare, what is it?" You'll proudly reply, "I built it myself."
Enjoy the satisfaction of playing on a drum crafted by your own hands!