THE BRITISH DRUM CO. STORY
THE BRITISH DRUM CO. STORY
THE BRITISH DRUM CO. STORY
Welcome to the British Drum Co.
We are driven by our passion to create the finest drums and percussion instruments for musicians who recognise and value the highest of standards.
We select the highest quality timbers before handcrafting our shells in our cold-moulding process to maintain the sonic integrity of the wood. Our Palladium hardware graces each drum and every single detail is checked with a forensic accuracy before our exacting quality control signs off the products prior to delivery to our customers.
Our philosophy is based on a rich heritage of British drum-building craftsmanship. We wholeheartedly embrace the timeserved techniques and traditions that are acknowledged to contribute to the finest examples of the craft. However, we are a company that continually looks to the future, placing innovation right at the heart of our brand in order to develop instruments that look amazing, sound amazing and make you feel amazing.
Welcome to the British Drum Co.
We are driven by our passion to create the finest drums and percussion instruments for musicians who recognise and value the highest of standards.
We select the highest quality timbers before handcrafting our shells in our cold-moulding process to maintain the sonic integrity of the wood. Our Palladium hardware graces each drum and every single detail is checked with a forensic accuracy before our exacting quality control signs off the products prior to delivery to our customers.
Our philosophy is based on a rich heritage of British drum-building craftsmanship. We wholeheartedly embrace the timeserved techniques and traditions that are acknowledged to contribute to the finest examples of the craft. However, we are a company that continually looks to the future, placing innovation right at the heart of our brand in order to develop instruments that look amazing, sound amazing and make you feel amazing.
Welcome to the British Drum Co.
We are driven by our passion to create the finest drums and percussion instruments for musicians who recognise and value the highest of standards.
We select the highest quality timbers before handcrafting our shells in our cold-moulding process to maintain the sonic integrity of the wood. Our Palladium hardware graces each drum and every single detail is checked with a forensic accuracy before our exacting quality control signs off the products prior to delivery to our customers.
Our philosophy is based on a rich heritage of British drum-building craftsmanship. We wholeheartedly embrace the timeserved techniques and traditions that are acknowledged to contribute to the finest examples of the craft. However, we are a company that continually looks to the future, placing innovation right at the heart of our brand in order to develop instruments that look amazing, sound amazing and make you feel amazing.
FEEL AMAZING!
REGIMENTAL SERIES
MARCHING DRUMS
MARCHING SNARE DRUMS
RS1
RS1G
RS1C
RS1Y
BASS
TENOR
INNOVATION FORGED FROM TRADITION
The Regimental Series is the brand new range of marching drums from the British Drum Co.
Handcrafted in the UK to British Drum Co.’s highest standards, the Regimental Series represents a groundbreaking moment in the evolution of marching drums. The range is comprised of four snare drums, three bass drums and a tenor drum.
What makes the Regimental Series stand apart from the competition is the level of innovation incorporated into the design of every drum.
Each drum is handbuilt with an 8ply 5mm grade A Scandinavian Birch shell and finished with an interior veneer of Old English Oak and a 45º bearing edge. Our art-deco inspired Palladium hardware adorns every drum to deliver stylish and reliable functionality.
We are extremely proud of our Regimental Series range of marching drums. From the very beginning of the British Drum Co. it has been our goal to develop a range of military drums that recognises and respects the heritage of British drum-making whilst pushing the boundaries with outstanding innovation.
At the heart of the Regimental Series is the combined vision of master drum-builder Keith Keough, Marching Division Manager Stu Warmington and Engineering Design Manager, Alan Kitching. Keith’s reputation as one of the world’s foremost craftsman in the world of drum-making is assured, whilst Stu is universally recognised as a major authority on all aspects of military and marching drumming. Alan Kitching is respected within the drumming community for his expertise and innovation as an outstanding design engineer. Alan has been instrumental in the design and development of the hardware innovations in the Regimental Series.
Together, their expertise represents the pinnacle of marching drum knowledge and influence within the sector.
The marching drumming community has witnessed the development of the British Drum Co., building a respect that has attracted such world-class performers as 19 times World Drum Corps Champion, Jim Kilpatrick, who celebrates his role with us as International Marching Specialist.
We continue to attract global players and performers who recognise the high quality of the drums we make and embrace our values of supporting the marching world at the very highest levels. We hold true to our mission to create marching drums that look amazing, sound amazing and make you feel amazing!
RS1Y
RS1G
RS1 SNARE DRUM
RS1 - British Drum Co.’s flagship marching snare drum. Featuring our unique Levitone™ snare mechanism on both heads, the RS1 is designed to give you absolute control of snare response and sensitivity for a superior drumming experience.
• RS1 - 14” x 12” Twin Snare
• 8-ply 5mm Grade A Scandinavian Birch & Old English Oak Shell
• 45º Bearing Edges
• Remo USA Heads
• Aluminium Hoops
• Mk2 Palladium Strainer
• Palladium Lugs
• Levitone™ Snare Mechanism Top and Bottom
• Polished Stainless Steel Ball Feet
• DragonTooth Lever
• Supplied with a British Drum Co. Magnetik marching drum key as standard
LEVITONE™ MECHANISM
RS1T-1612 TENOR DRUM
Our 16” x 12” Tenor drum designed to sonically and visually complement the Regimental Series snare and bass drums.
• RS1T-1612 - 16” x 12” Tenor Drum
• 8ply 5mm Grade A Scandinavian Birch & Old English Oak Shell
• 45º Bearing Edges • Remo USA Heads
• Triple Flange Steel Hoops • Palladium Lugs
• Polished Stainless Steel Ball Feet (optional extra)
• Supplied with a British Drum Co. Magnetik marching drum key as standard
RS1B-2814
RS1B-2612 BASS DRUM
Our 26” x 12” Bass drum is designed to sonically and visually complement the Regimental Series Snare drums and Tenor drum.
• RS1B-2612 - 26” x 12” Bass Drum
• 8ply 5mm Grade A Scandinavian Birch & Old English Oak Shell
• 45º Bearing Edge
• Remo USA Powermax Ultra White Heads
• Wood Hoops • Palladium Lugs
• Polished Stainless Steel Ball Feet
• Eye-bolt (select 1 or 2 eye option when ordering)
• Supplied with a British Drum Co. Magnetik marching drum key as standard