Get a Pearl free floater chassis.Work has started on the 14x5.5 steam bent cherry shell recently acquired. The drum has been lacquered and waxed and is looking handsome
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Next step will be bearing edges and drilling for lugs. This will happen once I have lugs to fit
Excellent. Enjoy.After gigging with it, I'm more than happy with the drum. Tricky function as lots of hard surfaces and lots of chatter but it help up well
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The drum is quite aggressive without being harsh. The snares sang along to the 12" but didn't with the floor tom or bass drum so should be able to tune out. Happiness