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I really enjoyed playing this drum. It’s not overstated in terms of quirky design or features, just an honest sounding drum. 

First of all, I cranked both heads to get that funky crack; without any real effort the drum sounded good and gave me a consistent response, just a touch of dampening to take out one particular harmonic, and we were ready to go. 

Loosening the top head and the snares now to get that ‘tight kit’ pop tone, and again this drum steps up. The 6.5″ shell gives a real depth to the punch of the drum, I did find myself playing with the lugs a little more to get the sound to sit comfortably without the interference of overtones, but this only took a second, and the drum was doing great things again. I actually liked this sound so much I used it on a new album track for James Flannigan.

It was then time to really loosen the heads, and this is where this drum stands above the rest. The power of the lows it projects are astounding; perfect for pop/rock work with that loose thuddy sound.

Ollie Waton
music@olliewaton.com
http://www.myspace.com/olliewaton

Hey Andrew,Just wanted to let you know how I got on with your snare. I used it from Sheffield to the end of the tour and I was really impressed. It is probably the loudest wooden snare drum that I have ever used, but having said that, it does not appear to sacrifice tone for volume. It has a very nice ‘crack’ to it and no nasty overtones. I used the head that it came with and no damping. Andre (my drum tech) used his tuning technique which involves detuning three lugs on opposite sides one half turn. I have been using this method for some time now because it dampens the drum without any loss of volume. Martin Leissner, our sound guy was also very complimentary and believe me he is a tough critic. He said that the drum had an excellent frequency range from lows to highs and was also impressed by its volume. With regards to it’s mechanical performance I had next to no problems. I lost a tuning screw from the lower head one night, right below where my right hand hits, This is quite normal for me and we just fixed the problem with lug locks. Other than that everything was fine, no loose fittings, no problem with the throw, nada.  I will be adding a pic and a write up to my gear page very shortly. All I can say is that you make a great instrument and I would love to play a complete kit some time soon. Thanks and keep up the good work. Talk soon.

Andy Parker

http://www.ufo-music.info/andy/

Its always great to get some feedback and especially from the UK’s drum mag Rhythm. I have taken the Liberty to post a copy of our two page review for all to see. We are extremely dedicated to produce well made ply drums and snare drums which are available in a selection of sizes depending on your requirements.

A whopper order but here they are. An eleven piece drum set colour lacquered by Liberty Drums for a special client in France. It has one of the biggest bass drums i’ve ever worked with, A WHOPPING 32″! Man, I could live in that.

Beautifully finished in a blue fade Lacquer it looks stunning with those two octobans by its side.

One happy customer from our latest spray shop.
Liberty Drums now has a purpose built state of the art colouring facility with some exciting projects coming up.

Also check out our latest reviews on http://www.mikedolbear.com/story.asp?StoryID=2107 and see what people are saying about our products.

http://www.mikedolbear.co.uk/story.asp?StoryID=2107

This is our first product review and very chuffed with the outcome. Building drums is our passion so we decided to send one of our kits ‘MPX’ to review.

Please check out the link seen above to read all about the review.

Its all about the drums 

I am launching our new VT Fusion kit shortly which is based on changing the ply count depending on the diameter and depth of drum.

This is a technique that is already known of but I really believe drummers are alot more wiser and educated in the builds of drums and techniques these days. It becomes a topic of conversation when customers are browsing round our workshop especially when they see some of the shells we are producing currently.

Our VT Fusion kit is based on 10×8, 12×9, 14×12, 20×18 with a choice of 13″ or 14″ snare and depth.

Other configurations are available and will be published in the near future within our website.

Another great event coming up.  

Jobeky UK Custom Drum Festival on the 31st October.

This event is designed to showcase some of the best and most innovative drum companies in the UK, alongside presenting a truly unique drum clinic and performance enviroment with a never before seen line up! The event will take place at the Staffordshire Pavillion - at the County Showground in Stafford, between 10:00am and 17:00pm on saturday the 31st October. Tickets will be £10 each (plus booking fee), and are now available here.

Wow what a show, over 500 drummers turned up to check out the UK’s latest innovations and vintage drum gear. Both days were amazing and packed with special guests such as Eric Delaney and Young drummer of the year.

Liberty Drums exibited an awesome 100% Maple MPX kit which was very popular.

Please check out some of the video footage links below to see some of our gear being road tested and catch a glimps of Eric doing his stuff.. (85 years of age) Amazing!!!  Go Eric

Eric Delaney at the NDF

Brett Sawmy checking out a Liberty MPX

Celebrating the legends of drumming
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September 2009

This year, Liberty Drums will be at the 2009 UK National Drum Fair which is celebrating 100 years since the birth of the man who almost single handed brought the drum kit as we know it today, out from the back of the band, into the limelight. That man was of course, the one and only GENE KRUPA. The committee invite you to come and join us on this great weekend of Drums, Drummers, Drumming Clinics, Drums of all makes, from the oldest to the newest, including some of the best custom drum makers in the world.

come and join us on this great weekend of Drums, Drummers, Drumming Clinics, Drums of all makes, from the oldest to the newest, including some of the best custom drum makers in the world.

Details…
Cocks Moor Woods Leisure Centre, Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6ER

Licensed Bar & Food Available

Ample Car Parking

Tickets available on the door - £5 day £8 weekend
Programme
Saturday 26th September - Doors open 10.00am - 5.00pm

12.00 Clinic - Richard Rayner - Young Drummer of the Year 2009

2.00 Clinic - Eric Delaney

Sunday 27th September - Doors open 10.00am - 5.00pm

12.00 Clinic - Richard Rayner - Young Drummer of the Year 2009

2.00 Clinic - Eric Delaney

4.00 Raffle Draw………. Top of the range prizes
 

The finest vintage and custom drum event in the UK - Rhythm Magazine

A landmark show - an unmissable event - Rhythm Magazine