My Drums T1, T2, T3, and T4

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All four drums are from Martin Schwertfeger who crafted them with tremendous knowhow, and genuine dedication.

T1 and T2 are custom-built. T3 and T4 are prototypes.

Martin has his workshop in Oberburg near Burgdorf (BE), Switzerland.

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T1 - The wood drum

• T1: Batter head view
• T1: Snare strainer view
• T1: Snare head view

Diameter: 41 cm
Weight: 3,96 kg
Shell: Ø41 cm, 3 mm, 3-layers laminate, glazed, lacquered 3 times, impregnated interior
Rims: 11 holes, massive ash, nature
Rope: 13,6 m hemp with Kevlar inlay, spliced, whipped
Braces: Leather, brown, sewed
Rope guards: No
Batter head: Calf on aluminum flesh hoop, lacquered head edge
Snare head: Plastic on aluminum head hoop, white
Snare strainer: 3-fold, aluminum, anodized bronze
Snares: Forte = 6-fold Catline™ (gut), Piano = 4-fold spiral with Nylon inlay, and 2-fold spring
Drag rope: Hemp, braided
Interior muffler: Adjustable and muffler ribbon

T2 - The Aluminum Drum

• T2: Batter head view
• T2: Snare strainer view
• T2: Snare head view

Diameter: 41 cm
Weight: 4,56 kg
Shell: Ø41 cm, 1 mm, aluminum, chromed
Rims: 11 holes, massive, lacquered 4 times red and white
Rope: 13,6 m terylene, white, with Kevlar inlay, spliced, whipped
Braces: Leather, white, sewed
Rope guards: Polished, chromed
Drum legs: Polished, chromed
Batter head: Gama-Tex on aluminum head hoop, lacquered head edge
Snare head: Plastic on aluminum head hoop, white
Snare strainer: 3-fold, brass, polished, chromed
Snares: Forte = 6-fold Catline™ (gut), Piano = 4-fold spiral with Nylon inlay, and 2-fold spring
Drag rope: Leather, white, riveted
Interior muffler: Adjustable and muffler ribbon

T3 - The Wood Drum with Tensioning Screws

• T3: Snare strainer view
• T3: Drag ribbon/snare head view

Diameter: 41 cm
Weight: 5,89 kg
Shell: Ø41 cm, 3 mm, 6-layers laminate, lacquered 3 times, impregnated interior
Rims: 12 holes, laminated beech, mat black
Tensioning system: Silver color anodized, two 12 holes support rings, 12 tension rods with 2 M6 screws each
Drum legs: No
Batter head: Gama-Tex on aluminum head hoop
Snare head: Plastic on aluminum head hoop, white
Snare strainer: 3-fold, aluminum, silver color anodized
Snares: Forte = 4-fold Catline™ (gut), Piano = 4-fold spiral with Nylon inlay, and 2-fold spring
Drag ribbon: Nylon, black
Interior muffler: Adjustable and muffler ribbon

T4 - The Carbon Drum

• T4: Snare strainer view
• T4: Drag rope/snare head view

Diameter: 41 cm
Weight: 3,60 kg
Shell: Ø41 cm, 1 mm, carbon
Rims: 11 holes, beech
Rope: 13,6 m hemp with Kevlar inlay, spliced, whipped
Braces: Leather, brown, sewed
Rope guards: No
Drum legs: No
Batter head: Sim-Tex on aluminum head hoop
Snare head: Plastic on aluminum head hoop, transparent
Snare strainer: 2-fach, hard anodized anthracite
Snares: Forte = 6-fold Catline™ (gut), Piano = 4-fold spiral with Nylon inlay, and 2-fold spring
Drag rope: Hemp, tied
Interior muffler: Adjustable and muffler ribbon

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