Unix 13x6.5 snare drum

[Big_Philly]

I received this picture from Unix today:

http://i32.tinypic.com/9iv2u9.jpg

It is the rough, unlathed shell for my new snare drum.
Specs:
13x6.5" maple with bubinga striping, 1/2" thick
double 45 degree bearing edges
black chrome hoops and lugs,
black trick strainer,
12-strand snare mat,
satin gloss finish.

If I remember correctly, it should be about two more weeks 'till it's ready for shipping. From then on it depends on how fast the shipping will be... but I can hardly wait to see and play the finished drum!

[dr.funkenstien]

Hey,

Looks really cool. I love the idea of the bubinga striping. Very interesting. I'm having a new snare built by C&C Custom drums right now can't wait. Congrats on your snare! haha

Brendan Colameco
www.myspace.com/brendancolamecodrums

[slingerlandfreak]

Hey man, congratulation, it will be amazing snare for sure, Frank makes masterpieces!

[frank0072]

Wow, great looking snare already! I'm very curious for the final pictures, and for the sound offcourse.

[Big_Philly]

Thanks for the replies everyone :)


Looks really cool. I love the idea of the bubinga striping.

I got the idea for maple with bubinga striping when I saw this drum (http://unixdrums.com/images/gallery/16b.jpg) in Unix's gallery and was struck by the nice contrast, but maple is sonically what I am after so I decided to go with the same colour scheme, but inverted and with black hardware to complete the contrast.

[Deathmetalconga]

I am hoping to get a cocktail drum set from Frank and I want striped shells. I really dig this combination. I also think the different kinds of wood will enrich the sound.

[frank0072]

I am very sceptical about what that little bubinga will actually do for the sound, it seems to me it's just for the looks, and it looks great :-).

[Big_Philly]

For the main wood I was in doubt between bubinga and maple. The bubinga is primarily there for looks, but if it delivers a hybrid sound between maple and bubinga, that would be very nice :) But the sound I was after was a nice and defined pop sound with good tone and the warmth that you get from a wooden drum, and maple apparently fits that bill best.

DMC, a stave cocktail set sounds like a really cool idea. I look forward to see pictures of what it will be like! Glad you dig the wood combination of my snare :)

[Munchdrum]

That's one really good looking snare already! Can't wait to see pics/ hear clips of the finished article!

[max77]

I'm excited to see the final product! Good choice on the size. I choose the same size for my Unix snare. Versatility from a piece of art it's important.

[lo0n]

I received this picture from Unix today:

http://i32.tinypic.com/9iv2u9.jpg

It is the rough, unlathed shell for my new snare drum.
Specs:
13x6.5" maple with bubinga striping, 1/2" thick
double 45 degree bearing edges
black chrome hoops and lugs,
black trick strainer,
12-strand snare mat,
satin gloss finish.

If I remember correctly, it should be about two more weeks 'till it's ready for shipping. From then on it depends on how fast the shipping will be... but I can hardly wait to see and play the finished drum!

Very nice! I wonder if I am the only one who looks at every picture that Frank posts looking very hard in the background to see if possibly I can see my snare that he is in the process of building for me :)

[Big_Philly]

Very nice! I wonder if I am the only one who looks at every picture that Frank posts looking very hard in the background to see if possibly I can see my snare that he is in the process of building for me :)

Well, I know I don't :p But I understand the tendency.

[Pocket-full-of-gold]

If it's anything as cool as your example, it's gonna be one very good looking snare drum. Please be sure to post pics when you get it and I'm already interested as to how it sounds! Yep, he makes beautiful drums. One of the highlights of this site is seeing his craftsmanship.
Congrats man, you'll enjoy that baby for sure.

[Big_Philly]

Latest news is that the snare drum will be done in three weeks. The long wait is on the hardware; the shell is done :).

[Bram]

That's gonna be a long time to wait....

Bram

[Big_Philly]

That's gonna be a long time to wait....

Bram

I know. But it is the way it is...

Waarschijnlijk een luie lambal van een leverancier ;-)

[frank0072]

Man, that's a bummer, waiting that long.

I love the drumgroove you posted some time ago by the way :-). Do you have any recordings with a band?

Ik kan het trouwens ook niet laten ff in het Nederlands te kletsen, wij zijn toch de enige drie die het begrijpen :-P.

[Big_Philly]

As a matter of fact I do have an audio recording with a band, but I am not sure whether or not to post them. Vocals aren't too great... it was just two microphones connected to an MD player in a rehearsal studio.

[Big_Philly]

I got some pictures of the lathed shell today:

http://i38.tinypic.com/2u53x2d.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/1z2mz51.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/24m8j6g.jpg

[frank0072]

Wow! Looking really really awsome Phillip! Post them recordings by the way ;-). Who cares for vocals anyway :-P.

BTW: I've got a BIG treat for you all tonight (or maybe tommorow) so stay tuned (don't wanna ruin your snare thread, but I can't keep it to myself any longer..)

[lo0n]

Wow! That looks really nice, I'm in the same situation as you are, also waiting on hardware from Frank, he also sent me pics of mine with finish on it. The wait time will be worth it for sure. I look forward to seeing your snare completed.

[Big_Philly]

Wow! That looks really nice, I'm in the same situation as you are, also waiting on hardware from Frank, he also sent me pics of mine with finish on it. The wait time will be worth it for sure. I look forward to seeing your snare completed.

I assume you will be posting pics of your snare soon? ;-) What kind of snare are you getting?

[lo0n]

I assume you will be posting pics of your snare soon? ;-) What kind of snare are you getting?

Mine is a 7" x 14" - 5/8" thick zebrawood pictures:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/lo0nacy/clear_closeup_zebrawood_shell.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/lo0nacy/clear_zebrawood_shell.jpg

and like you I am waiting on lugs.

[Big_Philly]

She's a beauty! As usual it looks almost seamless...
It's an unfortunate situation with the hardware... but at least it's not Frank's fault. He handled it very well imho :) And it's still gonna be worth the wait.

[Unix]

She's a beauty! As usual it looks almost seamless...
It's an unfortunate situation with the hardware... but at least it's not Frank's fault. He handled it very well imho :) And it's still gonna be worth the wait.

Yes the hardware is my fault. It's my business and I won't put the blame on other, it's too easy. I'm trying to fix this as I'm looking to find an american supplier to avoid any mistake in the future.

[max77]

Yes the hardware is my fault. It's my business and I won't put the blame on other, it's too easy. I'm trying to fix this as I'm looking to find an american supplier to avoid any mistake in the future.

Frank, you don't forget mine ? I would like somes news...

[frank0072]

Frank, you don't forget mine ? I would like somes news...

Please PM the guy.

I think we should all be very gratefull to Frank and his drum building skills. He makes works of art for a lot of people and is (I think) a busy man. To admit a mistake in public is something that shows great character, and it's great to know I think that some of the most beautiful snares are built by a great guy.

So ontopic: Let's talk Philly-snaredrum-goodness :-)

[Unix]

Frank, you don't forget mine ? I would like somes news...

Of course I didn't forgot you Max. 514.808.3018 when ever you want my friend.

[Big_Philly]

514.808.3018 when ever you want my friend.

...for a moment I thought that was Canadian code language ;)

[Unix]

...for a moment I thought that was Canadian code language ;)

I know sometime we,re really strange, lol...

[Big_Philly]

Latest news is that the hardware finally arrived, so it should be all done somewhere next week. Obviously then it still needs to be shipped... but it wont be long before it is on my kit :D

[latzanimal]

Mine is a 7" x 14" - 5/8" thick zebrawood pictures:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/lo0nacy/clear_closeup_zebrawood_shell.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/lo0nacy/clear_zebrawood_shell.jpg

and like you I am waiting on lugs.

This was supposed to be mine Frank.......LOL

[frank0072]

Latest news is that the hardware finally arrived, so it should be all done somewhere next week. Obviously then it still needs to be shipped... but it wont be long before it is on my kit :D

Great news! All good things to those who wait :-D. I am very curious for the finished product and offcourse for sound also.

[Big_Philly]

Great news! All good things to those who wait :-D. I am very curious for the finished product and offcourse for sound also.

Maybe we should get together one day, I try your custom DJDrums kit and you try my Unix ;) We can post an obnoxious load of pictures and sound bytes on drummerworld if we do so.

[Bram]

Why not the DJ drums with the Unix snare?? :)

Bram

[Big_Philly]

Why not the DJ drums with the Unix snare?? :)

Bram

That's what I sort of meant :)

[frank0072]

Maybe we should get together one day, I try your custom DJDrums kit and you try my Unix ;) We can post an obnoxious load of pictures and sound bytes on drummerworld if we do so.

Great idea! I've got time this month :-).

[keep it simple]

As a matter of fact I do have an audio recording with a band, but I am not sure whether or not to post them. Vocals aren't too great... it was just two microphones connected to an MD player in a rehearsal studio.
Hey BP, the first (& last) band rehearsal recording I put up was the audition for our current singer and that was full of less than ideal bits (including from me) + recorded on a H2 stuck in the corner. I didn't get flamed for that so I'm sure you'll be ok. We're a kind & curious bunch here!

[frank0072]

Any exciting news yet?

[Big_Philly]

Last I heard is that the snare strainer also arrived at Unix, so not much longer now.

[Cottontop]

This must be tearing you apart. Im sure its goint to be worth it in the end though.

[Big_Philly]

Well I'm not quite torn apart yet... but I AM anxious to see the final result.
All in all I will have waited about 5 to 6 months for my snare, which is longer than it should have taken... but compare that to the waiting time on the extra floortom on my off-the-shelf, mass-produced-in-china Tama Superstar kit, which was also 6 months, it's still acceptable (remember: this is a custom drum). Especially considering there were some troubles along the way with the hardware. I have heard of much longer waiting times on drum kits.

[lo0n]

Yes, it is a long time to wait but like you said, order a drum from the "big companies" tama, pearl, dw, etc., and you will have just as long of a wait time (or possibly longer). Order a Unix drum and you will get a one of a kind work of art with lots of attention to detail. In my opinion you couldn't ask for a nicer person to do business with than Frank at Unix Drums. The wait time will be so worth it in the end. It should be really soon for both of us now. :)

[spoonsdrums529]

Hey, I just wasnt sure on where/how to post/do this...but how do I insert pictures when I post a thread? It says insert a URL wich I did from my facebook....but no pics showed up...
thanks
Neil

[Jon_Gwon]

Congratulations on the new snares guys!!!... Franks drums are beyond incredible!

I don't know if "functional works of art" is even an accurate enough description, as his drums somehow manage to sound better than they look!!! which is kind of mind-blowing.

I just finished up in the studio with my Unix Bubinga kit (there will be a thread soon with sound clips for those interested) and it was an absolute dream under a microphone, I've literally never had an easier time getting the sounds I wanted. Stave drums have such a wide tuning range and Franks bearing edges are flawless, so his drums dial in effortlessly.

I'm just about to place an order for a 20" Floor Tom to go with the kit he built me.

[Big_Philly]

Yes, it is a long time to wait but like you said, order a drum from the "big companies" tama, pearl, dw, etc., and you will have just as long of a wait time (or possibly longer). Order a Unix drum and you will get a one of a kind work of art with lots of attention to detail. In my opinion you couldn't ask for a nicer person to do business with than Frank at Unix Drums. The wait time will be so worth it in the end. It should be really soon for both of us now. :)

I hope so :) And I agree with you on the wait time being worth it. I never did doubt that :D

Congratulations on the new snares guys!!!... Franks drums are beyond incredible!

I don't know if "functional works of art" is even an accurate enough description, as his drums somehow manage to sound better than they look!!! which is kind of mind-blowing.

I just finished up in the studio with my Unix Bubinga kit (there will be a thread soon with sound clips for those interested) and it was an absolute dream under a microphone, I've literally never had an easier time getting the sounds I wanted. Stave drums have such a wide tuning range and Franks bearing edges are flawless, so his drums dial in effortlessly.

I'm just about to place an order for a 20" Floor Tom to go with the kit he built me.

I can't wait to hear sound clips from that beast of a kit you have!

[Cottontop]

you couldn't ask for a nicer person to do business with than Frank at Unix Drums

We've had our... debates...

[Unix]

I hope so :) And I agree with you on the wait time being worth it. I never did doubt that :D



I can't wait to hear sound clips from that beast of a kit you have!

Your snare is done, and ready to be shipped. I'm trying to configure my new email box and I can't, aparently I'm a computer dummy.

I will try to send you pics by monday, if I can't email, do you mind me posting them here. Sadly, 6 month will be my new delevery time. Sometime, I can do faster, but since it's custom work, I prefer to take all the time to achive the best product possible.

I will annouce it on all board, but if you guys want to cummunicate with me don't use concepunix@aei.ca anymore, that adress is down.

[Unix]

We've had our... debates...

Maybe, but my respect for you is intact.

[Manicoti]

I just received my maple/bubinga stave with wood hoops from Unix.....What a beauty!! Piece of Art if you ask me:)
I'll try to post pics later when i get a chance.....

[frank0072]

Your snare is done, and ready to be shipped. I'm trying to configure my new email box and I can't, aparently I'm a computer dummy.

I will try to send you pics by monday, if I can't email, do you mind me posting them here. Sadly, 6 month will be my new delevery time. Sometime, I can do faster, but since it's custom work, I prefer to take all the time to achive the best product possible.

I will annouce it on all board, but if you guys want to cummunicate with me don't use concepunix@aei.ca anymore, that adress is down.

Great news! I hope we'll get to see the pictures here very soon.

[Big_Philly]

PM sent :) And of course I don't mind seeing pictures of it here.
This really made my christmas :)

[Cottontop]

Maybe, but my respect for you is intact.

the feeling feeling is mutual

[Unix]

There you go. Hope it's what you envisionned.

[frank0072]

Wow! That's a beautiful snare. Is it on it's way to Holland right now? I am very curious what it sounds like. If you should describe the sound, what would it be like Frank?

[Bram]

Wow thats awesome!!

Bram

[Big_Philly]

It looks beautiful! I really like the black accents on the shell, like I envisioned it indeed!
Is it on it's way to the netherlands yet? (And does your e-mail work yet?)

[Unix]

my email is unixdrums@hotmail.com

[Big_Philly]

The more I stare at the photo, the more anxious I get to play that baby... When it arrives, I'll be sure to post another dozen pictures of it, and some sound clips if I can.

[Big_Philly]

Wow! That's a beautiful snare. Is it on it's way to Holland right now?

Not yet - I haven't heard from Frank in a couple of days either. But we needed to figure out the shipping quote first. I now need to make the final payment and am waiting for bank information to make the transfer. After that it shouldn't be long - it will be mailed by air. Anyone know how long that normally takes? A week, maybe two?

Now let's pray it isn't flown by United Airlines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

[Unix]

Not yet - I haven't heard from Frank in a couple of days either. But we needed to figure out the shipping quote first. I now need to make the final payment and am waiting for bank information to make the transfer. After that it shouldn't be long - it will be mailed by air. Anyone know how long that normally takes? A week, maybe two?

Now let's pray it isn't flown by United Airlines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

I've been calling my bank for the past 2 days to have the wire transfer and so far no call back

[wy yung]

Great looking drum.

Does anyone remember when banks actually cared about their customers?

[frank0072]

Does anyone remember when banks actually cared about their customers?

Around the time that the police was riding around on pigs and throwing wooden bullets..

[Big_Philly]

I've been calling my bank for the past 2 days to have the wire transfer and so far no call back

Thank you for the information :)

Great looking drum.

Does anyone remember when banks actually cared about their customers?

When you have an obscene amount of money in your account. I imagine they'll be able to find you then.

[Unix]

Thank you for the information :)



When you have an obscene amount of money in your account. I imagine they'll be able to find you then.

That would be exactly why they don't call me back, I'm damn poor...

[Big_Philly]

That would be exactly why they don't call me back, I'm damn poor...

That will change slightly as soon as I make my final payment... but for that to happen they need to call you, but for that to happen you need more money... A vicious circle.
They might give you a call if you exceed your credit limit but that's a long shot. I'd rather wait a bit longer than see you go bankrupt ;)

The stupid thing is I actually had your bank information earlier (back in june / july), but I sometimes clean up my inbox. Could have known I should have kept that...

[max77]

I wish you best luck big philly...

[Big_Philly]

Yeah I haven't been particularly lucky with this build so far... slow bank transfers, slow hardware delivery to unix, now once again a slow bank transfer. Almost seems like this thing is jinxed. But it'll be worth it when the drum arrives.

[Big_Philly]

Latest news is the final payment arrived at Unix. Dang, banks work slow these days. But at least this means my snare will finally be on the way.

[max77]

Good news

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