Stave Kits

malmondrummer · #1 06-24-2011, 04:15 AM

Hi i'm looking at buying a jarrah stave kit from a small custom drum maker and was just wondering on peoples opinions of stave kits in general or reviews if anyone has played one i've read the various threads on here about small vs big drum companies and am pleased with the response from these guys i'm in perth and there in melbourne so i'm going over in the next few months to check them out before i order.
Any imput much appreciated.

keep it simple · #2 06-24-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by malmondrummer

Hi i'm looking at buying a jarrah stave kit from a small custom drum maker and was just wondering on peoples opinions of stave kits in general or reviews if anyone has played one i've read the various threads on here about small vs big drum companies and am pleased with the response from these guys i'm in perth and there in melbourne so i'm going over in the next few months to check them out before i order.
Any imput much appreciated.

If your primary objective is a great tone, then stave is an informed choice. I've compared just about every construction of shell there is, & stave offers the best combination of features IMO. There is no "better" when comparing shell types, but there are certainly big differences. As long as your maker does a good job, you'll have a wonderful kit for life.

malmondrummer · #3 06-24-2011, 07:40 AM

Yeah my thoughts exactly he's impressed me so far so i think it's worth the trip interstate to check them out. Your prototype kit it's geourgous by the way really really nice would love to hear it anyway thanks for your imput.

Pocket-full-of-gold · #4 06-24-2011, 07:41 AM

Got a link?

I've been hangin' for a Brady jarrah stave for ages now.....just haven't been hangin' on the price (why should I pay more for a drum made in my own bloody country than what the Yanks do for a drum that is imported to their shores??). If they make a jarrah stave snare...and all on my back doorstep, then I'm all ears (and eyes).

Sorry Brady, but if this lead is solid, you'll lose out here. No doubt about it. ;-)

malmondrummer · #5 06-24-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pocket-full-of-gold

Got a link?

I've been hangin' for a Brady jarrah stave for ages now.....just haven't been hangin' on the price (why should I pay more for a drum made in my own bloody country than what the Yanks do for a drum that is imported to their shores??). If they make a jarrah stave snare...and all on my back doorstep, then I'm all ears (and eyes).

Sorry Brady, but if this lead is solid, you'll lose out here. No doubt about it. ;-)

Yeah there called RED ROCK DRUMS http://www.redrockdrums.com.au/ there's not heaps on their website but all you need to know. They're on facebook too i've been talking to matt he's been great with feedback and relly helpful, let me know if you go see him or hear the drums i'm not going over till august so would be very interested

Pocket-full-of-gold · #6 06-24-2011, 07:53 AM

Thank you kindly malmon.....yeah, the site is somewhat limited, but the few pics they do have are very promising. I'll make every effort to thoroughly check 'em out all the same. If I can get over for a squizz before August, I'll let you know.

And FWIW, welcome to DW mate. :-)

malmondrummer · #7 06-24-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pocket-full-of-gold

Thank you kindly malmon.....yeah, the site is somewhat limited, but the few pics they do have are very promising. I'll make every effort to thoroughly check 'em out all the same. If I can get over for a squizz before August, I'll let you know.

And FWIW, welcome to DW mate. :-)

Thanks man, yeah check their facebook it's got heaps more pics some amazing looking drums

Pocket-full-of-gold · #8 06-24-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by malmondrummer

Thanks man, yeah check their facebook it's got heaps more pics some amazing looking drums

Unfortunately, I don't Facebook mate...may have to start in order to get a leg up though.

Hey, there's quite a few stave builders here on the forum......check 'em out. Some of these guys have some amazing looking drums. Would love to get to the States and check these guys out.

malmondrummer · #9 06-24-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pocket-full-of-gold

Unfortunately, I don't Facebook mate...may have to start in order to get a leg up though.

Hey, there's quite a few stave builders here on the forum......check 'em out. Some of these guys have some amazing looking drums. Would love to get to the States and check these guys out.

ok i'll grab a few pics and put them on here for you

malmondrummer · #10 06-24-2011, 08:28 AM

heres just a few pics the bottom pic is their jarrah snares

keep it simple · #11 06-24-2011, 08:54 AM

Really nice looking shells there. The bearing edge finish looks especially good.

uniin · #12 06-24-2011, 09:51 AM

i had a chat to the guy at red rock drums, he's in melbourne and he came up to sydney, had a play on a 14x8 jarrah block snare... fucking beaut... only thing it was price (around $1,000 iirc) so i'm planning to get that later... (very later)

malmondrummer · #13 06-24-2011, 01:07 PM

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i had a chat to the guy at red rock drums, he's in melbourne and he came up to sydney, had a play on a 14x8 jarrah block snare... fucking beaut... only thing it was price (around $1,000 iirc) so i'm planning to get that later... (very later)

Oh cool yeah i'd imagine they sound rather good yeah think it goes for about 900 but compared to brady's 1300 ish it works for me plus i've waited nearly 13 years to buy the kit i want, you know that kit so i'm gonna be spending anyhow

uniongoon · #14 06-24-2011, 03:11 PM

Yeah that looks to be top notch quality there. Beautiful. I am just entering the world of stave, here are a few works in progress.

malmondrummer · #15 06-24-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by uniongoon

Yeah that looks to be top notch quality there. Beautiful. I am just entering the world of stave, here are a few works in progress.

Awesome man keep me posted would love to see how they turn out

Deathmetalconga · #16 06-24-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by malmondrummer

Hi i'm looking at buying a jarrah stave kit from a small custom drum maker and was just wondering on peoples opinions of stave kits in general or reviews if anyone has played one i've read the various threads on here about small vs big drum companies and am pleased with the response from these guys i'm in perth and there in melbourne so i'm going over in the next few months to check them out before i order.
Any imput much appreciated.

Good for you for buying from a small local business! My drums come from an Australian custom maker.

I have played stave sets. They have only a tiny amount of glue and no cross-lamination, so there is a tremendous woody drum sound with lots of character.

Rhett · #17 06-27-2011, 05:45 PM

Here is a post on the forum of a video of a stave kit we built. This will give you a good idea of the tone quality of a stave kit. A Jarrah stave kit will have a much brighter sound though, b/c the wood is much harder than this American Walnut. Enjoy, and buy that kit for sure!
http://http://www.drummerworld.com/f...ad.php?t=77793

If you don't feel like going to the thread, here is a direct link to YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_s25puQKKw