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 Specifications
for Revolutionary War Model Drums
Specifications
for Drum Shell and Counterhoop Materials, Snare Gut, Drum
Heads, Artwork, Tack Design, Warranty and Registration are
the same as for the Liberty Model Drums.
Please bear in mind that these are basic suggestions. The
degree to which the drum is made suitable to the contemporary
percussionist while maintaining authenticity to the period
is entirely up to the individual musician. Contact us for
your detailed custom needs.
Drum
Shell Sizes
A widely used rule of thumb for this period is that the shell
should be "square" (e.g. 16" x 16"), or no more than 2" longer
than its diameter (e.g. 16" x 18"). For bass drums we recommend
24" dia. and a width as large as you can comfortably carry
(e.g. 20" x 24" is a popular size). All Cooperman drums are
custom made to order in a wide range of depths and diameters.
Rope tension snare drums are named by shell size as "diameter
x depth"; bass drums follow the modern convention in being
named "depth X diameter". Finished drums stand nearly 3" taller
than their nominal size.
Drum
Hardware
- Our
18th C. Model Snare Strainer is the European
style, shell-mounted J hook. It is also appropriate to simply
wedge the gut on with leather keepers.
- Our
18th C. Model Drum Carry for the snare drum is either
a simple loop of rope or, for British and Canadian units,
a bronze British angle hook. Bass drums are standard with
2 Liberty Model carry hooks.
- Drum
Legs are not appropriate for 18th Century Model Drums.
Drum
Rope
Our standard rope is 1/4" spun dacron, which reaches maximum
stretch quickly and is very durable. Optional ropes include
5/16" filament dacron and 1/4" 4-strand linen, a natural fiber
rope which we have custom made to our specifications.
Artwork
Professionally designed and handpainted artwork may be added
to your drum for an additional fee. Our artist will reproduce
your artwork from an original sketch, photograph, or your
description, or you may choose one of our traditional designs.
See our Gallery for representative
artwork.
Tack
Designs
Tack designs are available for an additional fee. Submit your
own design or choose from one of our traditional designs.
See our Gallery for representative
tack designs.
For more
information, request our Catalog
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