Custom Drum Designs

When we think about a drum set, we may not always think about the type of finish on the drum shells, or the color of the hardware, or the type of wood used. There are so many gorgeous combinations of these elements, and many more, seen in the custom drum world. Custom drum shops are growing in popularity because they offer virtually anything a drummer with a little bit of money has at mind.

Graphic decals are common on drumsets nowadays while exotic and lacquer finishes give a higher status to one's set. Most drummers in national acts will have an entirely new customized drum set for every tour, usually featuring a color scheme with relevance to their latest album or the tour name. A drumset design reflect the personailty of its user and can be very important to the artist.

Here are a few sample finishes from Drum Workshop (www.dwdrums.com):

A Deep Blue into Sandstone exotic type drum finish with Brass Plated Hardware.

A Baby-Blue Lacquer Finish with standard chrome hardware and a transparent woodgrain.


This one is called Rainbow Tree.