Written by Dennis on January 6, 2009 – 9:11 am
To kick of 2009 right we’ve got a number of kits available at incredible savings! Here is a list of kits in-stock at rock-bottom prices. Order now and we’ll throw in free shipping in the continental U.S., as well as your choice of heads - There’s no better way to kick off the new year!
Classic Series - Jazz Style
12″x8″ Tom, 14″x12″ Floor Tom, 18″x14″ Bass
True-Black Glass Glitter
Radio-King Style Lugs, CHrome Hardware
$1099
Classic Series - Big Rock Kit
14″x10″ Tom, 16″x16″ Floor Tom, 18″x16″ Floor Tom, 26″x14″ Bass, 14″x6.5″ Snare
True-Gold Glass Glitter
Radio-King Style Lugs, CHrome Hardware
$2200
Hybrid Series - Modern Rock Setup
12″x9″ Tom, 16″x14″ Floor Tom, 22″x24″ Bass
Zebra-Glass Glitter (rare/discontinued finish)
Clear RCI Acrylic Centers
Black Plated Tube Lugs & Hardware
Deep Dish Kick Hoop with inner lip finish-matched
EMAD & EC2 Heads
$1700
Acrylic Series - Coke Bottle Green
12″x8″ Tom, 16″x14″ Floor Tom, 22″x20″ Bass
Mini-Tube Lugs, Inline, Chrome Hardware
$1300
Acrylic Series - Coke Bottle Green
12″x8″ Tom, 14″x12″ Floor Tom, 16″x14″ Floor Tom, 22″x20″ Bass
Tear-Drop Lugs, Chrome Hardware
Suspension Cradles on Floor Toms, No mount on 12″
$1700
Acrylic Series - Clear
12″x8″ Tom, 14″x12″ Floor Tom, 16″x14″ Floor Tom, 22″x20″ Bass
Tear Drop Lugs, Black Hardware
Suspension Cradles on Floor Toms (black)
$1700
Acrylic Series - Amber
13″x9″, 16″x14″, 18″x16″, 24″x20″, 14″x6.5″
Tear Drop Lugs, Chrome Hardware
No Mounts on Floor Toms, ready for legs or cradles
$2000
Limited Edition Dragon Snares going fast….
Written by Dennis on December 24, 2008 – 11:04 am
Happy Holidays, and a heads up that only a few of the Limited Edition “Scorched Maple” Dragon Snares are still available. Specially priced at $599 with a free Protection Racket case, the limited “Scorched Maple” finish looks great against the all black hardware. Fully carved 360 degrees and hand painted, you won’t find another snare with this level of craftsmanship in this price range. Visit MyCustomDrum.com to see more pics, & Happy Holidays!
Bronze Acrylic, new offering for 2009…
Written by Dennis on December 23, 2008 – 10:20 am
Bronze Acrylic is a new standard color for Acrylic Phattie Drums in 2009. Several shades lighter then the similar Smoke color, Bronze keeps a classy dark look but with more transparency, accenting the acrylic nature of the drums. Offered with no additional cost, just ask for Bronze when placing your order.
Two Dozen under $200…
Written by Dennis on December 15, 2008 – 5:53 pm
For all the last-minute shoppers and holiday bargian hunters, our Two Dozen under $200 sale is on! Visit MyCustomDrum.com to see a selection of great custom built snares shipped to your door for under $200! Selection will be updated daily, and these prices won’t last long. Once their gone, their gone!
The last Sounds Like Art Series I snare rolls out…
Written by Dennis on December 9, 2008 – 12:20 pm
The Sounds Like Art Series I snares wrapped up with this beautiful example. The finish features Dodge Viper Silver Metallic base coats, Jet Black intercoats, a hand distressed/aged finish, topped off with high gloss clear. The effect really pulls out the detail in the wood working. The lugs are machined billet aluminum with brass inserts paired with classy Slingerland style Stick Saver hoops. Series I and Series III are now officially discontinued, but the Limited Edition Dragon Snares are still available!
New hours beginning December 8th, 2008
Written by Dennis on December 6, 2008 – 3:46 pm
Beginning this Monday the shop will be moving to a 4/10 schedule, operating Monday through Thursday, 7am-6pm EST. Fridays have now been set aside as an Artist Relations and travel day, and the office will no longer be staffed Fridays.
Back in the office…
Written by Dennis on December 5, 2008 – 9:56 am
We’re back from the west coast excursion, and catching up as quickly as possible. All outstanding e-mails should be wrapped up today, so if you don’t hear back feel free to drop us another line - the spam filter eats things on occasion.
In other news, we’ve got some great Holiday Specials on Ebay! Click here to see what’s been reduced for the Holidays, and be sure to check back over the next week as we list some great deals, with over a dozen snares available for under $200! How’s that for Seasons Greetings?
On the road again, but still in touch…
Written by Dennis on November 19, 2008 – 3:22 pm
We’ve hit the road for a couple of weeks and the workshop is closed, but we’re still checking e-mails and returning phone calls. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving, or at least gets a 4-day weekend out of it! Drop us a line at Info@StaufferPercussion.com if you need anything, and look for some exciting new Blog updates come December.
Smooth vintage vibe…
Written by Dennis on November 18, 2008 – 9:43 am
Here’s a kit we wrapped up on Saturday for Jarrod, drummer for Lewis mentioned in the previous post. Smooth 8″x7″, 10″x7″, and 12″x7″ rack toms (Steve Smith style), booming 15″x15″ floor, and a 20″x16″ bass with matching 20″x8″ woofer. Kit is rounded out with a 14″x5″ snare with a custom lug layout. Vintage Radio King replica lugs and a smooth hand-rubbed finish. It doesn’t get much better looking & sounding then this:
Satin Chrome Hardware on select models…
Written by Dennis on November 13, 2008 – 11:32 am
Satin hardware will be available on a few select snare drum models in ‘09. Here’s a preview of the classy new stuff:
Lewis picks up a new side snare…
Written by Dennis on November 12, 2008 – 5:00 pm
The band, not the person. Jarrod from the local band Lewis came to pickup his new 12″x7″ side snare. Featuring the rare Green Onyx wrap inlayed into a solid high-gloss black, complimented by Black-Nickel plated hardware. Sounds amazing tuned up nice and high, great blend of attack and body.
14″x7″ Maple/Acrylic Hybrid
Written by Dennis on November 11, 2008 – 11:56 am
This was a unique build featuring Flat Black powder coated hardware, Ruby Red acrylic, Hot Rod flat-black paint on the maple sections, and diecast hoops. Topped of with a Dunnett strainer and 42-strand imported snare wires, this drum sounds every bit as good as it looks.
Vacation Reminder & Heads up!
Written by Dennis on November 10, 2008 – 8:00 am
Just a quick reminder that our physical shop will be closed from November 19th through December 3rd. Drums purchased from the Custom On Demand section of MyCustomDrum.com will ship on December 4th. Customer service via phone & e-mail will still be available during this time.
More drums added to MyCustomDrum.com
Written by Dennis on October 31, 2008 – 10:03 am
We’ve added a couple more snares to the Custom On Demand section at MyCustomDrum.com. Hop over there and check this one out, and check back soon for many more coming next week, just in time for the Holiday Season!
Some Vista-Blue Acrylic…
Written by Dennis on October 31, 2008 – 9:57 am
On it’s way to Cali, a sweet Vista Blue acrylic kit. 12″x8″, 16″x14″, 22″x20″.
The Dragon in Ash
Written by Dennis on October 8, 2008 – 7:41 am
Here’s a stunning example from the Sounds Like Art series we recently completed: 14×7 Dragon Snare, Solid Stave-Construction shell out of Ash, scorched finish, black chrome hardware, etc. The picture says more, dig it:
Be sure to check back on October 13th for some exciting updates in the Phattie world. New products and a few special offers will be surfacing that Monday. Catch ya then!
Coke Bottle, quickly becoming a favorite…
Written by Dennis on September 24, 2008 – 12:36 pm
No matter how you slice and dice Coke Bottle Acrylic, it always comes out nice. This kit features custom 3/8″ thick shells in classic rock sizes: 13×9, 16×16, and 24×14. Look for it soon on MyCustomDrum.com as part of our “Custom On Demand” program. More on that next week!
Sky Blue Pearl…always classy.
Written by Dennis on September 18, 2008 – 3:52 pm
It’s been a good week for classy kits, and this one is no exception. This Phattie Classic Series is 12×8, 16×14, and 24×18, all maple finished in Sky Blue Pearl. The bass hoops are 12-ply maple, dyed and lacquered a complimentary shade of walnut. Next: onto the giant order of acrylic kits waiting to be built…
Just a touch of gold…
Written by Dennis on September 16, 2008 – 9:04 pm
Another Black Label kit off to a good home, this one with a subtle touch of Gold Glass Glitter inlayed into the bass hoops. Black satin hand-rubbed finish featuring a 12×8, 15×13, and 24×18. Unique to this kit are the 30-degree bearing edges with hand-sanded round over and Evans heads…great combination of warmth and punch! Lots of exciting things in the works this week, stay tuned for daily posts this week…
Start the week with some wild wrap…
Written by Dennis on September 15, 2008 – 9:28 am
Just wrapped up for our good friend Hutch up in Virginia, this Black Label kit is all maple, 12×7 rack, 16×14 floor, 20×20 cannon. All black hardware, custom made wrap, black lacquered hoops. Finally, a kit where the pictures really do it justice:
Black Label Hybrid/Chamber Snare, Take II
Written by Dennis on September 14, 2008 – 1:06 am
Here’s the second Black Label Hybrid/Chamber snare we’ve completed with the copper painting on the inner chamber. This particular drum has 30-ply bearing edges and a 10-ply inner shell made of Birch, and features a 3/8 acrylic center shell. Used a smaller, more defined pattern when painting the inner shell, and complimented it with custom plated hardware. Truly a beautiful drum, check it out:
An amazing exotic finished kit hits ebay…
Written by Dennis on September 12, 2008 – 3:34 pm
This beautiful little 12/14/18 jazz setup with matching 14×4 snare is chillin’ on ebay right now, go check it out! Beautiful kit that is ready for a new home, having paid it’s dues here in the Phattie shop for a little while.
Custom matched Dragon Snare…
Written by Dennis on September 4, 2008 – 8:32 pm
Here’s the companion to the kit we posted several days ago. Series 2.1 Dragon Snare, maple shell custom finished to match the owners new kit. Scroll down a post or two to see the kit. When it comes to the Sounds Like Art series of snare drums, anything really is possible. Click here to learn more.
Ringing in September with a little Black on Black, Black Label kit…
Written by Dennis on September 2, 2008 – 9:17 pm
10 and 12 inch short stack toms tuck in nicely over this beefy 24×20 bass, with a 18×16 floor tom to cover the low end. Black satin finish with black chrome hardware…smooth and understated.
Labor Day weekend brings laborious kits…
Written by Dennis on August 31, 2008 – 10:19 pm
Here’s a little something we wrapped up over the weekend: Phattie Drums Classic Series with Silver Vein coated hardware and a red mahogany hand-rubbed finish. 8×7, 10×7, 12×7, 14×12, 16×14, and 22×18. The custom matched Series 2.1 Dragon Snare will be posted in a couple days. Enjoy:
Stripes…
Written by Dennis on August 19, 2008 – 3:38 pm
This sweet little number is on its way to a new home in Massachusetts. Black Label series kit with all maple shells: 6-ply 12×7 and 14×12 toms, 8-ply 22×20 cannon of a bass drum. Finish is a deep grey/blue with a little turquoise thrown in and a satin rubbed top coat. The off-white eggshell stripes set it apart..
Busy week back in the shop…
Written by Dennis on August 15, 2008 – 9:14 am
It’s been a busy week in the shop, getting caught up from last weeks relaxation on the beach. Look for lots of cool new pics next week, we’re putting the final touches on some sweet kits right now. Speaking of, here’s a new snare drum for Chris Thompson of the Eli Young Band. They are currently opening for Dave Matthews, check out their website for more info.
Specs: 14×7.5 Frosted Acrylic with custom black diamond pattern, white powder coating, triggered strobe system.
Everybody have a great weekend, and we’ll post more exciting things Monday.
It’s that time again…
Written by Dennis on August 2, 2008 – 1:43 pm
The summer one-week shutdown is upon us. We’ll be back in the office bright and early Monday, August 11th, relaxed and ready to build amazing drums until our break in the holiday season. Everybody have a great week, and we’ll catch you on the flip side.
The new Eli Young kit rolls out for Chris Thompson…
Written by Dennis on August 1, 2008 – 2:15 pm
If you’re not familiar with the Eli Young band, we suggest you check’em out! Solid music from a solid group of guys that are playing their way to the top. Next week they will be opening up for Dave Matthews for a few dates, and then setting off for another tour of Texas. Get more info by clicking here. Chris Thompson’s new kit has custom acrylic shells with 10″ and 12″ rack toms, 14″ and 16″ floors, and a 22″ bass. All feature a custom diamond pattern, white wood hoops, custom finished lugs, twine, and to top it off they strobe bright red when you hit them. Go check out their tours page and see these in person, sooner then later.
30-Ply Hybrid Chamber finds a home in Kentucky…
Written by Dennis on July 31, 2008 – 3:59 pm
This sweet work of art is a 30-ply Hybrid-Chamber snare. The bearing edges are made of 30-plies of Maple, with a solid 10-ply inner core and a hybrid acrylic outer core. The result is a 1/4″ air chamber between the clear acrylic and the hand painted copper design on the inner shell. Beautiful drum that has a lot of attack and a clean/crisp sound. We’re sure the new owner is more then happy! Hybrid-Chamber snares are being built on a one-off basis right now, and pricing won’t be available on our website due to the unique nature of these builds. E-mail Info@StaufferPercussion with your specifications if you’d like a quote on one of these snares.
And a reminder for those that haven’t checked out our calendar, August 4th through the 8th is our annual summer shut-down. Even the Phattie crew needs a break from time to time.
