Rope Drum Maintenance

[@drewpyperc]

This particular head is a Power head, made by Schlebach in Basel, Switzerland. They're pricey, but last for a really long time. The previous batter head I took off was on there for two and a half years. They are a polyester weave. A gentleman named Lee Caron in Boston is also now importing Swiss Kevlar heads for sale as well. We are currently building a new press, which is why there is not yet a second video. Hopefully both the press and the video will be done soon. Thanks for the comments!

[@heynsenene]

Excellent video. Not many videos for first time rope drummers. So thankyou

[@drewpyperc]

Yes, there are snare beds. The beds on the Cooperman drums we have are pretty shallow and narrow. Not sure, but I think they cut them in by hand with a file.

[@hanlossius]

Great info ! I tought I knew this, but learned several great tips. Thank`s

[@realgreen_juice9264]

Where did you get the drum press from? Can you get the snares to playing tension without a press, how?

[@ryanherstine4975]

Is there still going to be a second video? Where can I get more information about drum maintenance?

[@TheDrumslinger]

Thanks! It is about time that somebody made a video to explain this. I've got a rope drum that I want to change heads on but I didn't want to take it apart for fear I would never get it back together correctly. Is there a brand name for that pre-tensioned drum head? What kind of press do you use to finish tuning?

[@gnarlydrumming]

thats awesome!, is there a snare bed?

[@gabrielegrosso2090]

I know I'm asking for the impossible, but my dream is to have one. how can I do?

[@phenylmusic]

the eagle looks actually pissed lmao (Edit) just realized this video was from 8 years ago

[@j.ptomba2542]

Does anyone know what exact type of head that is? I cant seem to find it online. I am looking into getting a few but it would help to know exactly what brand and type it is. Thanks!

[@drewpyperc]

J.P Tomba See my comment from a few years ago below. This particular batter head is called a Power head, made by Schlebach Trommelbau in Basel, Switzerland. After using this and a few other heads, wee have switched to a Remo Kevlar batter head, sold through Cooperman.

[@Hi-lb8cq]

drewpyperc how about the aquariun response 2 drum head?

[@kimwestheim6875]

Anyone found the second part?

[@jadbjohnson]

why not dutch the ropes?