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Uploaded by on May 3, 2011

SSG Andrew Porter of the Hellcats walks through the steps of piecing together a rope-tensioned snare drum. Look for a second video coming soon on applying tension and finishing touches to your rope drum. Visit www.westpointband.com or subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos.

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  • This particular head is a Power head, made by Schlebach in Basel, Switzerland. They're pricey, but last for a really long time. The previous batter head I took off was on there for two and a half years. They are a polyester weave. A gentleman named Lee Caron in Boston is also now importing Swiss Kevlar heads for sale as well. We are currently building a new press, which is why there is not yet a second video. Hopefully both the press and the video will be done soon. Thanks for the comments!

  • Thanks! It is about time that somebody made a video to explain this. I've got a rope drum that I want to change heads on but I didn't want to take it apart for fear I would never get it back together correctly. Is there a brand name for that pre-tensioned drum head? What kind of press do you use to finish tuning?

  • why not dutch the ropes?

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