Yup 100% acoustic. I have been manufacturing and playing my "Busker" range of rectangular and square drums for quite a while, and some have been used extensively, from the biggest festival stages to the smallest bars and clubs, in theatre pits, with a symphony orchestra, mic'd and un-mic'd, on recordings, and busking. I have lots of drums and kits to choose from, but these have proved themselves far beyond their original intended use as a practice kit.
To my understanding this is 100% acoustic.. you've accomplished a ridiculously accurate sound with your square body-less drum design.. are those single ply? How are they tensioned? I'm trying to understand the mechanical linkage of your bass drum, but it's hard to make out due to the video quality. I think I understand the hi-hat to be one of those flexible spring cable things... You should patent this kit design as well as your square drum design ASAP, if you haven't already...
I absolutely love the toms and snare! My wife teaches a "stomp" class for kids and would love this. Are plans available? I noticed in a previous post that the head fabrication can take some skill....would you be willing ot share? Thanks so much for your time!
@stickandacan There are several kits and individual drums in my "Busker" range, including Standard and Custom Kits, the Cajon Kit, the "Feet" kit, the Busker XY Snare drum and the Busker Bottleneck Drum. Also on yt is "The Drumcar", one of my regular sets built onto an electric 3 wheeler. I do not make plans available as I manufacture and sell the drums and heads together to ensure proper fit. They look very simple, but I have almost 20 years of experience designing and making them right!
@cleverfox0411 They have steel frames and the heads are tempered polyethylene terephthalate. They look simple, but I have been making all sorts ofdrums for 30 years and they take a lot of skill to make as they have to be made to a very clever shape to provide good tensioning and strength. It took 10 years and some clever technology to perfect the design...simple when you know how!
@SuperSl1ck Thanks for that, I have a bit of a reputation for doing odd things! A few extra toys have now been added to it, and I hope to start making another short video soon to show them.
See another version of this kit design on yt ... "The Drumcar 1"
I've played a previous version of these rectangular drums and they really do sound good, particularly the snare; very sensitive and responsive. This version with the cajon that you sit on is extra-genius!
Why thank you, Mr Wittilyrude Comedysurname!
CaptBubble 1 year ago
The stereotypical crazy drummer and the great British eccentric.... what a combination. Fantastic
MrPhartiphukborlz 1 year ago
Yup 100% acoustic. I have been manufacturing and playing my "Busker" range of rectangular and square drums for quite a while, and some have been used extensively, from the biggest festival stages to the smallest bars and clubs, in theatre pits, with a symphony orchestra, mic'd and un-mic'd, on recordings, and busking. I have lots of drums and kits to choose from, but these have proved themselves far beyond their original intended use as a practice kit.
CaptBubble 1 year ago
To my understanding this is 100% acoustic.. you've accomplished a ridiculously accurate sound with your square body-less drum design.. are those single ply? How are they tensioned? I'm trying to understand the mechanical linkage of your bass drum, but it's hard to make out due to the video quality. I think I understand the hi-hat to be one of those flexible spring cable things... You should patent this kit design as well as your square drum design ASAP, if you haven't already...
mojoxide 1 year ago
Anyway, thanks for sharing.. a higher quality video/ close up would be much appreciated!!!
mojoxide 1 year ago
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mojoxide 1 year ago
I absolutely love the toms and snare! My wife teaches a "stomp" class for kids and would love this. Are plans available? I noticed in a previous post that the head fabrication can take some skill....would you be willing ot share? Thanks so much for your time!
stickandacan 1 year ago
@stickandacan There are several kits and individual drums in my "Busker" range, including Standard and Custom Kits, the Cajon Kit, the "Feet" kit, the Busker XY Snare drum and the Busker Bottleneck Drum. Also on yt is "The Drumcar", one of my regular sets built onto an electric 3 wheeler. I do not make plans available as I manufacture and sell the drums and heads together to ensure proper fit. They look very simple, but I have almost 20 years of experience designing and making them right!
CaptBubble 1 year ago
This is SO COOL!!!
batman4god 1 year ago
@batman4god Thanks, there is also Busker Cajon Kit 2.mov with a few extras. Sorry about the poor sound.
CaptBubble 1 year ago
just wondering what ur toms nd snare r made of did u make them urself??
cleverfox0411 1 year ago
@cleverfox0411 They have steel frames and the heads are tempered polyethylene terephthalate. They look simple, but I have been making all sorts ofdrums for 30 years and they take a lot of skill to make as they have to be made to a very clever shape to provide good tensioning and strength. It took 10 years and some clever technology to perfect the design...simple when you know how!
CaptBubble 1 year ago
@SuperSl1ck Thanks for that, I have a bit of a reputation for doing odd things! A few extra toys have now been added to it, and I hope to start making another short video soon to show them.
See another version of this kit design on yt ... "The Drumcar 1"
CaptBubble 1 year ago
Can I buy one, well the front bit as i have a cajon.
MrLs67 2 years ago
Cat not included, presumably...
RealBesty 2 years ago
I've played a previous version of these rectangular drums and they really do sound good, particularly the snare; very sensitive and responsive. This version with the cajon that you sit on is extra-genius!
RealBesty 2 years ago
great stuff!
seanski44 2 years ago
Oh what a wonderful workshop! Oh and the kit was awesome.
/ Sven
ArgapaUkulele 2 years ago
sounds incredible!!!!
can0dan 2 years ago
Brill! well done!
jyottix 2 years ago
Awesome!
floydbluethereal 2 years ago