Where are Taye drums made?

[justJon]

OK, I've almost convinced myself to buy a Pro-x kit, but the curiosity remains, where do they make their shells, etc? I've searched here, and Taye's website, and they say they"make their own shells", does that mean Ray Ayotte, or whoever, actually puts them together in their basement, or does that mean they have a factory in Taiwan, SIngapore, Mexico, etc, and then assemble the components wherever the "Taye" factory is? Anyone?

[drumbum1977]

They are made in Asia...Taiwan I believe. Although the quality is supposed to very high (for .50 cents an hour labour though).

[mind_drummer]

They are made in Asia...Taiwan I believe. Although the quality is supposed to very high (for .50 cents an hour labour though).

You're right ! Taye (pronounce TIE) actually is a Taiwanese manufacturer and they hired Ray Ayotte for their Drum division.

A good TAYE THREAD (http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=131409)

[justJon]

Wow! great thread, Mind drummer. Thanks for the replies.

[mind_drummer]

Wow! great thread, Mind drummer. Thanks for the replies.

No problem mate, you're welcome :)

[Red Sky Drummer]

do you guys know where I could get a Taye Originals for cheaper then buying direct?

Because LIST price is not always the REAL price

Creez

[mind_drummer]

do you guys know where I could get a Taye Originals for cheaper then buying direct?

Because LIST price is not always the REAL price

Creez

You can call Andy at http://www.massmusic.net he will help you give a really good price or if you're really serious call directly TAYE and speak to Ray Ayotte directly if you have specific size & finish request.

It's pretty much a "customer company" just like custom drum builder do.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I bought mine at musiciansfriend.com. check them out!!

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I bought mine at musiciansfriend.com. check them out!!

[Red Sky Drummer]

Wow! Thanks alot guys. Mass Music has some great prices! I'm thinking of getting the Studio Maple, any comments?

-Creez

[machinainfernus]

Wow! Thanks alot guys. Mass Music has some great prices! I'm thinking of getting the Studio Maple, any comments?

-Creez
I bought a set of studio maples in indigo blue a few months ago, I love them!!! People are saying that they have one of the best shells for the money out there. They sound and look great, no complaints whatsoever!

[Red Sky Drummer]

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sorry, needed to post a piece of a paper, im in school.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I actually heard that if you live in Taiwan, the manufacture label reads, "Made right around the corner"

[Red Sky Drummer]

sorry before about my little paper thing, but it's nice to hear it's worth the money. Do the toms have depth to them? My biggest worry is to have flat sounding toms.

[Red Sky Drummer]

New question: at mass music could i get a taye originals with virgin bassdrum and different size snare? Do you know if they would handle that kind of custom order or if I would have to go to taye for that and spend twice as much.

-Creez

[mind_drummer]

New question: at mass music could i get a taye originals with virgin bassdrum and different size snare? Do you know if they would handle that kind of custom order or if I would have to go to taye for that and spend twice as much.

-Creez

Yes they can handle this kind of custom order. Contact Andy !

[Red Sky Drummer]

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[FunkTional Art]

OK, I've almost convinced myself to buy a Pro-x kit, but the curiosity remains, where do they make their shells, etc? I've searched here, and Taye's website, and they say they"make their own shells", does that mean Ray Ayotte, or whoever, actually puts them together in their basement, or does that mean they have a factory in Taiwan, SIngapore, Mexico, etc, and then assemble the components wherever the "Taye" factory is? Anyone?
Taye is made in Taiwan. Ray is a friend and he has a warhouse here in Richmond BC on the canadian west coast. The drums are shipped to him from Taiwan. He is very instrumental on the design and development of the drums. No basement factory. (o:}

[Red Sky Drummer]

Hey, just went to a place that said they have to fix taye drums all the time, so they dont sell them. Says that they are a real hassle.

Ummm, can anyone support or deny these claims? I was hoping he was going to praise Taye and their deliciously low prices, but... he clearly didn't.

-Creez

[dingbat]

Hey, just went to a place that said they have to fix taye drums all the time, so they dont sell them. Says that they are a real hassle.

Ummm, can anyone support or deny these claims? I was hoping he was going to praise Taye and their deliciously low prices, but... he clearly didn't.

-Creez

Can they elaborate on the nature of the problems, what series, high-end, low-end? Without qualifying the problems they say that they have encountered, I would not be inclined to give credit to their statements. I have a Taye Studio Maple and it is absolutely perfect in every way. If you email Taye, their response time is extremely quick and very personal, excellent customer service/support. Click on the link in the signature line to view my kit if you would like.

[Red Sky Drummer]

Yeah, I'll contact him again and see what he meant. I really love the Red Burgundy finish.

[Red Sky Drummer]

Yeah, I'll contact him again and see what he meant. I really love the Red Burgundy finish.

[Andy@MIT]

We sell quite a bit of Taye... haven't had a single quality issue that I can recall. They have fantastic customer service and make a great product. As mentioned above, if anyone has any questions, shoot me an email (I'm pretty bad at PM's)

[Synthetik]

We sell quite a bit of Taye... haven't had a single quality issue that I can recall. They have fantastic customer service and make a great product. As mentioned above, if anyone has any questions, shoot me an email (I'm pretty bad at PM's)


My local music store got a pair of Taye kits in. Except for the plastic-wrap quality heads, it's a killer kit.

[Stu_Strib]

I just saw one at a local shop and it says "Made in Taiwan" right on the badge.

[Michael Beechey]

Taye is made in Taiwan. Ray is a friend and he has a warhouse here in Richmond BC on the canadian west coast. The drums are shipped to him from Taiwan. He is very instrumental on the design and development of the drums. No basement factory. (o:}

Hi,

Do you know what he plans to do after leaving Taye?

cheers,
Michael