With carefully chosen hardwood combinations our unique snare drums are brought to life. As a result each snare has its own rich characteristics. All of our drums are handmade with great care in Port Orchard, WA  USA.   These snare drums are finished with multiple protective coats of lacquer on the outside but, the interior and bearing edges are left raw resulting in the purest reflection of each wood’s specific tonal qualities.

Why Stave Drums?

Our snare drum shells are made from strips of solid wood called staves, placed vertically in the same way a barrel is made. It’s then turned round on the outside and inside. This is a much different method than most of the drum shells out there that use multiple horizontal layers of plywood. Typically a plywood shell is constructed by layering multiple thin sheets of wood with glue applied between each ply.  Conversely, a stave shell is made from solid wood pieces glued vertically in its natural state.
By constructing solid wood shells in this fashion it eliminates the deadening effect that multiple layers of glue can cause. Another positive is having the bearing edges placed on the end grain which allows for a maximum transfer of energy down and through the wood fibers. The advantages can be clearly heard in the natural resonance and projection stave shells produce.