Son Daniel built himself a new Drum Set

[jonthepain]

It's a pretty involved process - but he's been painting and staining with me for many years, so the sanding and staining and varnishing he's got down.

It was a little scary for him when he started drilling holes in the shells to receive the hardware - after spending all his savings on them (over $1000) - but they turned out perfect!

He's so stoked, and enjoyed building them so much, he says he might start building them for other drummers!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJgN_b9FI2s&feature=mh_lolz&list=HL1315003668

[bababooey]

:clapping::clapping:That is pretty neat. I don't know a lot about drums but heard that a set like that by a quality maker can go for $2-3000. Is that about right?
So he at least saved himself half of the cost if he bought them at a store. kudos to him for making it happen

[speedy]

jon thats very cool bro and i have to say they look great and he s good too.!!!!!

[clamchucker]

You have quite a talented son there jonthepain, nice going!

[surfstix1963]

Very nice work Jon your son is obviously a very talented person in all respects.

[DarkSkies]

Awesome creations Jon. :HappyWave:

How did he bend the wood, had to soak it for awhile?
That must be a nerve-wracking process, hoping nothing will split and it will all come out within the tolerances you need it to be at. I'd say he did a great job and sounds like a helluva drummer. :thumbsup:

Congrats to Daniel for putting together such a sweet set! :clapping::clapping:
You must be one proud Dad too. :cool:

[seamonkey]

Wow what talent, very cool!

[jonthepain]

Thanks guys!

Rich, he bought the unfinished (maple) shells pre-bent and laminated. That's the big expense.

He bought them from the same manufacturer that makes the uber-expensive custom drum sets that the big name pros use.

They are the real deal!

[Pebbles]

What a fantastic job. I can't wait to show my son, who is a drummer.

[Monty]

Wow, that was awesome
Its special when you actually make something that you enjoy like that.
Great that he's really into that.