Spunky Drums custom cocktail kit

[George de Guerre]

Hi everyone,
After lurking on the forum for a while and learning as much as I could about the wonderful world of cocktail drums, I took the plunge and ordered a cocktail kit from my local drum builder, Spunky Drums. I've only used them for a couple of rehearsals so far, but the first impression is really positive. They sound big and warm and are so much fun to play! I'll be taking them on tour in May so after that I'll post a review and some pics of them in action. In the meantime, you can check out these videos of Mr Spunky Drums himself, Per Svensson, building them.

Part 1

Part 2

Specs:
18x24", 12x8", 14x6.5" Keller maple shells

Thanks for helping me to learn enough about cocktail drums to actually order a kit! I'll try to answer any questions you guys may have.
Thanks,
George de Guerre

[matthew medeiros]

Those are some "big" drums for a cocktail set. But I like the bigger sizes myself. Good Luck

[George de Guerre]

I prefer a slightly bigger sound too. Also, the snare and tom are stored in the cocktail drum (they wouldn't have fit in a 16" drum), and if I add a kick I can use them as part of a regular kit too, albeit with the biggest floor tom ever ) So it's a pretty versatile setup!

[murph]

I totally dig the sizes in that kit... be sure to post some pics/vid of the final setup ready for action! I enjoyed the build video too... almost looks as much fun as playing!

-murph

[George de Guerre]

I took some pics yesterday, will post them in a couple of days. It is big for a cocktail kit, and I just found out that the whole thing including cymbals weighs 72 kilos, so it's not the most lightweight of setups ) It sounds nice and big enough though, (my band Nom de Guerre plays powerpop) and easily fits into a Volvo 940 along with the rest of my band's backline.

[George de Guerre]

Just found the picture function. Here are some pretty big images. Note the "creative" use of the drumstick as a tom holder...

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[PETER]

Hi,George!
I like your Cocktail-drum setting...that rack looks very "Cool" plus the "drumstick" as tom holder!! is that a "KAT" on your left side as percussion-kits?

[George de Guerre]

Thanks Peter! I really need to find a metal replacement for the drumstick though, it won't last forever... I got the rack because I was worried about the drums wobbling around if I hit them too hard The thing on the left is an Alesis Control Pad, I use it to trigger samples like strings and synths etc. I play drums, sing and trigger stuff simultaneously and it's actually much easier standing up than sitting down. Yay for cocktail drums!