Ron Soyden's handmade snare drums.
Contact me for info. or Cal Mr R. Soyden for info on 860-774-1373
Or go to his website here.
Scan from "Classic Drummer magazine" Oct-Dec 2006.
Pictures from the build process.
From the drum work shop, the building process to laminate the drum. You can choose from many sizes, and amount of laminates.
First laminate layer to be ad.
More layers added on.
Here is my drum with 7 layers + the last finish layer. The top and bottom bearing edges was than tapered 45° to get a good sound of the drum.
polishing to get the nice finish, edges are tapered.
The polishing process nearly finish. The bearing edges is tapered 45°.
Drilling holes for the lugs.
Quality is important, and Mr Soyden takes it very seriously.
The drum was labeled with production number and signed by Mr Soyden.
My choice of lugs and strainer. My choice was to go with 10 lugs,on a 7 laminate 14"x5" snare.
You can choose between many options, just contact Mr Soyden for more information.
the drum finish assembled.
The drum ready for transport to Norway. a solid wooden box was made to make sure no damage to the drum during transport.
Several types of sizes, looks, can be ordered.
Several types of sizes, looks, can be ordered.
Have Mr Soyden to make you your own custom made snare drum!
I highly recommend his handmade custom drums. Arild Kolnes