It’s been a while since I’ve come on here for some updates or builds. Been super busy to say the least and some changes had to be made. Turns out Phoenix Tone Tailors won’t be listing any of the builds featured here on the blog as part of inventory. The good thing is that custom projects will still be accepted, just send us an email by filling the form at the bottom out. A tech (will likely be me) will be in touch to get you a quote.
*If the project is started the tech will likely ask if you would like the build featured here on the site.
Making A Bronze Tank
Over the last couple of weeks there were two projects I started and finished. First one we are going to cover is the bronze shell build I set aside for the copper shell I used last. This build turned out to be one of my favorites so far (if not it by far is my favorite in sound):
-Bronze hand-hammered shell 2.5mm thick to 5mm thick (top to bottom)
–Black pearl lugs with all brass inserts
-Black nickel plated 2.3mm batter and 3mm snare side hoops
–Two die cats black nickel plated 1/2″ vents
–Low profile heavy duty black snare throw off
–Black DW 3 position butt plate
Low Profile Heavy Duty Throw Off-
Heavy duty with a lever that feels softer than a baby’s bottom. Small and offset to go perfect with the offset lug pattern.
Hand Hammered Bronze Shell-
No lacquer finish to allow patina to build. The sanding / polishing steps were skipped to give a grungy look. Hammered on all panels between the brushed areas where the lugs were placed for added vizual texture.
16 Pearl Lugs-
This bridge style lug minimizes contact by eliminating half of the lugs total footprint. All brass inserts with thick walls made of a good bell-like sounding alloy (unlike many other lugs that have a trash-like sound quality when struck).
3 Position Butt Plate-
Butt plate with three settings to give you full control of the buzz on your wires. Easily switch from a quick snap to a full bodied buzz in a flash
Black Nickel Plated Die Cast Vents-
Heavy duty vents that allow your drum to breathe and relieve the pressure
All Brass Plated Tension Rods-
All brass plated for amazing looks with a matching metal washer. Nylon washer added for smoother and uniform tuning and tension relief.
