Hello all. I hope you guys are having a nice Monday afternoon. Just last Thursday, I posted a blog on how we had rec'd $600 in actual donations and were expecting another $500 from a buddy of mine and from my drumset rental. That brought the tentative total to $1100 - about one third of our financial goal.
Well, I am happy and very humbled to say that this Saturday, we rec'd another dontation in the amount of $1000. That's right...I said $1000. Yes, you did read that correctly! I feel so very humbled that this person and his wife felt compelled to give this much towards the vision and the future of Roberts Drums. Even now, several days later...words STILL cannot express my extreme gratitude. Somehow, "thank you" just doesn't seem quite good enough. But I'll say it anyway...THANK YOU!!
So this brings our total to $2100...about TWO thirds of our goal. We're almost there! And be on the lookout for some more exciting updates from Roberts Drums on this blog later in the week. Take care!
Brian
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Phase 1 Fundraising Update
So I've been asked a lot by you all just how much we've raise so far for Phase 1. (For more information on Phase 1 details, please view some of our earlier blog posts) So this quick post is to update you all to where we stand donation wise.
So far, it has been a slow but steady influx of donations. We've raised a total of $600 up to this point. We've had some donations from close friends, dontations from complete strangers as well as a large anonymous donation. A good friend of mine recently told me that he was planning on donating very soon. And someone also just rented my own personal drumset from me for a few weeks...with the expressed intent that the rental fee go towards Roberts Drums. So when all of that is said and done, we'll have just about $1,100 - approx. one third of our goal!
I feel so humbled that the Lord is moving people's hearts to give of their hard earned finances and entrusting those funds to me to pursue this vision that God has placed in my heart. It excites me and inspires me to no end! And so I say to all of you who have already donated of your finances...and those of you who will in the near future - THANK YOU for your generousity...I will not let you down!
Brian
So far, it has been a slow but steady influx of donations. We've raised a total of $600 up to this point. We've had some donations from close friends, dontations from complete strangers as well as a large anonymous donation. A good friend of mine recently told me that he was planning on donating very soon. And someone also just rented my own personal drumset from me for a few weeks...with the expressed intent that the rental fee go towards Roberts Drums. So when all of that is said and done, we'll have just about $1,100 - approx. one third of our goal!
I feel so humbled that the Lord is moving people's hearts to give of their hard earned finances and entrusting those funds to me to pursue this vision that God has placed in my heart. It excites me and inspires me to no end! And so I say to all of you who have already donated of your finances...and those of you who will in the near future - THANK YOU for your generousity...I will not let you down!
Brian
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Badges...We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges!
Yes, as a matter of fact, we do! :) The drum badge is what helps give each brand of drums its own identity. Every drum manufacturer has a specific badge that is strategically placed on each drum created so that everyone and their mother can instantly recognize what brand of drums they are.
Back in the day, these badges were small, classy and very understated. Everyone was content to just let their drums do the talking. However, over the years, the drum badge has seemingly become larger and larger. It would appear that the major drum manufacturers and most custom shops feel that they have to force feed their "brand" of drums down everyone's throat.
I am happy to report that is not the case with Roberts Drums. We've been working on designing a badge for our drums that is classic, timeless and just downright cool. It's small, will have a classic brass finish, and will have text and some minimal graphical elements with a 2-D relief (embossed) look. And to give it just the right vintage vibe, we've made sure that our air vent grommet holds the badge in place. (most drum fabricators today have separated their badges and air vents)
And so I give you, the Roberts Drum Company badge design...
Back in the day, these badges were small, classy and very understated. Everyone was content to just let their drums do the talking. However, over the years, the drum badge has seemingly become larger and larger. It would appear that the major drum manufacturers and most custom shops feel that they have to force feed their "brand" of drums down everyone's throat.
I am happy to report that is not the case with Roberts Drums. We've been working on designing a badge for our drums that is classic, timeless and just downright cool. It's small, will have a classic brass finish, and will have text and some minimal graphical elements with a 2-D relief (embossed) look. And to give it just the right vintage vibe, we've made sure that our air vent grommet holds the badge in place. (most drum fabricators today have separated their badges and air vents)
And so I give you, the Roberts Drum Company badge design...
Monday, March 14, 2011
Phase 1 Details
So you've heard me talking alot about "Phase 1" - but I'm sure a lot of you are wondering just what that is. So let me enlighten you. Phase 1 is referring to our first prototype drumset that will help launch Roberts Drums. This drumset will be a hand-crafted replica of a set of 1969 Ludwig Super Classics that is owned by a very good friend of mine.
At the heart of the drums will be Keller's Vintage Mahogany drumshells. These shells are comprised of six total plys of mahogany and poplar with 10 ply maple reinforcing rings. The shells will be outfitted with vintage-style hand-contoured roundover bearing edges. The construction, composition and edges of these shells is very similar to the shells used by WFL / Ludwig back in the 1950's. The poplar wood has a very warm tone and works well with the mahogany, which is also warm and very dark sounding. The combanation of these woods is what gives these shells their mellow and aged sound.
This drumset will be finished in a vintage-style and very classic Silver Sparkle wrap. By itself, this finish looks somewhat understated and to some, boring. But under the lights, the silver sparkles reflect whatever color is shining on it, giving the kit an amazing stage presence. The bass drum hoops will be painted in black with a satin lustre finish and an inlay of the silver sparkle wrap in the center.
The drums will be completed with official Ludwig hardware, such as their large classic lugs, classic-style floor tome legs/brackets and gullwing bass drum spurs. As a finishing touch, the drums will sport small vintage-style Roberts Drums badges in an antique brass appearance - to round out the overall classic vibe.
Once we have completed our fundraising and production on this kit begins, we will be posting photos on this blog regularly - so please be sure to check back often for updates! Until next time...
Brian
At the heart of the drums will be Keller's Vintage Mahogany drumshells. These shells are comprised of six total plys of mahogany and poplar with 10 ply maple reinforcing rings. The shells will be outfitted with vintage-style hand-contoured roundover bearing edges. The construction, composition and edges of these shells is very similar to the shells used by WFL / Ludwig back in the 1950's. The poplar wood has a very warm tone and works well with the mahogany, which is also warm and very dark sounding. The combanation of these woods is what gives these shells their mellow and aged sound.
This drumset will be finished in a vintage-style and very classic Silver Sparkle wrap. By itself, this finish looks somewhat understated and to some, boring. But under the lights, the silver sparkles reflect whatever color is shining on it, giving the kit an amazing stage presence. The bass drum hoops will be painted in black with a satin lustre finish and an inlay of the silver sparkle wrap in the center.
The drums will be completed with official Ludwig hardware, such as their large classic lugs, classic-style floor tome legs/brackets and gullwing bass drum spurs. As a finishing touch, the drums will sport small vintage-style Roberts Drums badges in an antique brass appearance - to round out the overall classic vibe.
Once we have completed our fundraising and production on this kit begins, we will be posting photos on this blog regularly - so please be sure to check back often for updates! Until next time...
Brian
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Welcome
Welcome to the official blog of Roberts Drum Company! We are glad that you chose to visit us today. This blog will be dedicated to keeping you informed with up-to-date information on the current happenings at Roberts Drums. We encourage you to come back and visit often as we will be posting weekly updates (including pictures) during the production of our first prototype drumset.
Also, if you have not had an opportunity to check out our website, please do so at http://www.robertsdrums.com/. There, you'll discover the vision of Roberts Drums and how you can help make it a reality.
Lastly, just a quick update on our Phase 1 fundraising: so far, we've collected approx. $600 of our needed $3500. So encourage those you know to visit our website and consider dontating towards our vision of creating Modern Drums With A Vintage Soul!
Brian Roberts
Also, if you have not had an opportunity to check out our website, please do so at http://www.robertsdrums.com/. There, you'll discover the vision of Roberts Drums and how you can help make it a reality.
Lastly, just a quick update on our Phase 1 fundraising: so far, we've collected approx. $600 of our needed $3500. So encourage those you know to visit our website and consider dontating towards our vision of creating Modern Drums With A Vintage Soul!
Brian Roberts
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