Adams 70" Concert Bass Drum
Our largest concert bass drum, and the one the scoring stages ask for by name — it has been on more than a few famous film soundtracks. A 70-inch Adams head moves...
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Concert snare drums, field drums, and the orchestral battery — the drums Boléro, Lieutenant Kijé, and every film-score march depend on. Add to your quote, or call and tell us the rep.
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Our largest concert bass drum, and the one the scoring stages ask for by name — it has been on more than a few famous film soundtracks. A 70-inch Adams head moves...
The resin fiber shell creates a drier, more articulate sound that cuts through orchestral texture like a knife. Blackswamp's handcrafted quality is evident in every detail. For passages requiring ultimate clarity. Rental...
Aluminum shell for that distinctive dry, focused crack. Less ring than brass, more articulation than maple. The session player's secret weapon for rhythmic precision. Rental Details Category: Concert Snare Drums Item ID:...
Shallow brass shell for crisp, articulate passages. The 4-inch depth gives a tight, controlled response perfect for delicate classical repertoire. When the score whispers, this drum whispers back. Rental Details Category: Concert...
The workhorse brass shell. 5×14 is the all-purpose size that handles everything from Bolero to Bartók. The brass ring cuts through orchestral texture without becoming harsh. Studio and stage approved. Rental Details...
Deeper brass shell for more body and projection. When the part demands authority, the extra half-inch of shell provides it. The ring is fuller; the crack is more substantial. Rental Details Category:...
The cannon. An 8-inch brass shell produces orchestral snare sound with real weight behind it. For halls that swallow sound, for passages that demand presence, for moments that need to land. Rental...
Maple shell warmth for blending with strings. The ply construction provides consistent tone; the maple character provides warmth. When the percussion section needs to support rather than punctuate. Rental Details Category: Concert...
Carved from a single piece of maple—not plies, not staves. The tone is warmer than ply construction, with a woody complexity that recording engineers particularly appreciate. Rental Details Category: Concert Snare Drums...
Developed with the Berlin Philharmonic's principal percussionist. German engineering, Japanese execution. The response is instantaneous; the control is infinite. This is what world-class orchestral snare sounds like. Rental Details Category: Concert Snare...
Blackswamp's field drum has become the percussionist's secret weapon. The maple shell sings while the snares cut. Historical accuracy with modern playability. Rental Details Category: Field Drums Item ID: field-004 Availability: Contact...
Original vintage Ludwig from an era when field drums were actually used in fields. The rope tension and gut snares create an authentic Civil War-era sound. For historical performances. Rental Details Category:...
Deep, powerful field drum sound. When the score calls for military drums with authority, this 14×14 delivers. Mahler, Shostakovich, and every war requiem ever written—this is the sound. Rental Details Category: Field...
Wide, shallow field drum for that military parade quality. The proportions create a specific bark that concert snares simply cannot replicate. When the music evokes soldiers marching, this is the instrument. Rental...
The largest Pearl field drum, for those passages that demand unmistakable authority. The 16×16 dimensions create genuine weight behind each stroke. Orchestral bombast, served properly. Rental Details Category: Field Drums Item ID:...
Slingerland's contribution to the field drum tradition. Different shell construction, different sound—some conductors specifically request this character. Rental Details Category: Field Drums Item ID: field-007 Availability: Contact for current availability Why Rent...
Pre-Ludwig WFL craftsmanship. William F. Ludwig's original company produced drums with specific characteristics that collectors and historically-informed performers seek out. Rental Details Category: Field Drums Item ID: field-006 Availability: Contact for current...
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