so I've decided my next project is going to be building a basic 4 piece drum set (2 tom toms, a snare and bass drum)
I'm hoping to use pre made shells, as i havent got the tools or space for those tools to make them myself. Im struggling to find a place to source the materials i need. does anybody know where I can source drum shells, lugs and hardware of custom size in the UK?
also anybody who has built their own instrument would be great to hear about it, any advice on my project would be appreciated
>>920448
Why does the hardware need to be custom? Why not use "replacement" hardware? It seems asinine to get a 14 inch rim custom made for a pre made 14 inch shell. Same thing with the lugs and tuning screws. It's just going to be a lot of extra money to get this stuff machined when parts that do the same thing will do the same thing.
You're probably not going to find this stuff locally, an if you do it'll cost more than what you can find online.
>>920448
music shop
Since you are buying the shells, you can... oh, you are buying the lugs.... oh, you are buying the hardware. I guess you will diy the skins? If you are buying the skins too, you may as well just buy a used drum set on ebay that has the kind of shells you want, and do some finessing/finishing to make them sound and look great to you..
I've looked into making a stave drum, myself. If you get raw shells already made, they can cost more than a finished drum (depending on wood) and the hardware will cost more than buying or making a shell.
Best bet is to buy a cheap or "project" drum on ebay or craigslist, and use it for parts.
I'd still like the build a drum, but I'm still working on my xylophone.
(pic is inspiration)
