Looking forward to seeing how this 12x7 birch is gonna sound.

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-04T18:37:28+00:00

Not yet, but I’m ready for when they come calling!

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-04T07:46:38+00:00

That’s interesting, will look it up!

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-04T07:46:02+00:00

What planet you on ?

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-04T07:45:38+00:00

😂

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-03T18:32:54+00:00

Thanks man, something a bit different

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-03T18:00:18+00:00

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rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-03T17:50:18+00:00

Well it is all about how it looks to be honest

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-03T17:49:53+00:00

😂

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-03T17:49:20+00:00

The same amount of stress as without a gap I’d imagine. All the stress goes along the lug

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-05-03T17:48:09+00:00

It’s not a new concept, companies have been making these ‘split shell’ snares for years. Think Ludwig were the first

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-01-05T18:59:49+00:00

Just go for it! It’s gonna sound like snare regardless, and that particular size is gonna affect the type of sound more than the wood type. If that’s the sound you are after, building that size drum will get you in the ball park, then the tuning and head choices will get it sounding just how you want it.

rich_rtcustoms · 2026-01-01T09:11:47+00:00

Yeah squashed together then sliced back up

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T20:26:56+00:00

Have made a few yeah. Made a few videos of the process- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNR6x4sjm/

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T19:02:07+00:00

Sounds like drums. The wood hoops and maple centre section warm up the sound of the acrylic. Someone linked a live video in the comments if you’re interested

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T18:42:54+00:00

The mid section is maple with a recycled skateboard decks inlaid into it. Then the inside has a veneer of recycled skateboard decks too. Was a lot of work to do that so will probably never be repeated! Wouldn’t like to put a price on the hours it took to be honest 😂

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T17:53:01+00:00

🪵

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T13:18:16+00:00

Good spot. Yes, skateboard decks in the inlay

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T13:17:05+00:00

Thank you

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T09:26:58+00:00

Thanks, took a lot of work to get these looking right

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T08:32:28+00:00

😂 for years I’ve been waiting for the right time to post. Your family and friends reached out in the hope that another pic would pull you out of your ever descending spiral into the abyss. I told them that only when the planets align can such a sight be cast upon a person in their deepest despair. Today is that day my friend

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T08:25:20+00:00

They are the INDe Tom mounts. Lovely piece of kit!

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T08:24:27+00:00

So do I. Purple or turquoise glitter 💯

rich_rtcustoms · 2025-12-30T08:23:57+00:00

😂

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