Dirtysticks
Senior Member
There isn't much info about these drums online as far as specs and whatnot, so I want to know if any of you guys know anything about this discontinued line of drums. From what I've found, they were a custom high end company making drums using keller shells and high end bronze shells. They were owned by Kaman and Joe Montineri ( I hope I spelled that right lol) was the maker. The drums were made in the USA. They seem to be rare birds on the market and people speak really highly of them.
I ask because I have found a 4x14 Legend phosphor bronze snare that sounds superb and the price is nice and low ( $150 with a hard snare case). It has such a warm and complex tone and it's got loads of crack and projection. It also has a way bigger tuning range than one would expect from a 4x14. It has a lot of qualities from my 4x14 copper Marvin "Smitty" Smith snare but it doesn't sound as woody and had more bite. The fit, finish and quality of the drum is really nice. It is a heavy snare with a seemingly thick shell and I couldn't find a seam on it at all. Were they seamless drums? How rare are they? Any additional info is greatly appreciated!
I ask because I have found a 4x14 Legend phosphor bronze snare that sounds superb and the price is nice and low ( $150 with a hard snare case). It has such a warm and complex tone and it's got loads of crack and projection. It also has a way bigger tuning range than one would expect from a 4x14. It has a lot of qualities from my 4x14 copper Marvin "Smitty" Smith snare but it doesn't sound as woody and had more bite. The fit, finish and quality of the drum is really nice. It is a heavy snare with a seemingly thick shell and I couldn't find a seam on it at all. Were they seamless drums? How rare are they? Any additional info is greatly appreciated!