BLACKWOOD (Acacia melanoxylon)
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Our signature sound… warm, distinctive, musical and FAT.
The Fidock Blackwood snare drum is a premium recording instrument acclaimed by studios and drummers worldwide:
Serious Snares for Serious Drummers.
Quick and easy to tune, our Blackwood snares respond admirably to a wide range of tunings with warm, full voices; controlled overtones, plenty of bite and a clean crisp snare response
.FHD snares come with Trick multi-step throw-offs, Remo heads and 8 lugs (single end tube lug/double row).
14” x 6.5” 8 lugs, 6-7mm shell wall with sculpted re-inforcement rings. Immense power, very full and extremely clean with well rounded controlled overtones. In this size, you got it covered from Fusion to Heavy Metal. A wonderful recording or concert snare. This is very FAT and very classy.
14” x 5” 8 lugs, 6-7mm shell wall with sculpted re-inforcement rings. Very fast response with tremendous cutting power. The shorter shell does not lessen the ability of this drum to provide a huge amount of FAT and rich warm tones. Extremely well suited to Rock ‘n roll, Jazz and Reggae.
Source: Australia (Victoria, Qld, Tasmania).
Wood Colour: Golden brown to dark brown, some reddish/grey and occasionally blue tinges.
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15” x 4.5” 8 lugs, 6-7mm shell wall with sculpted re-inforcement rings.
A wider snare to access even lower notes whilst maintaining capacity for a taut and broad tuning range.
The short depth shell delivers a super fast response off the snare side head for incredibly articulate snare or brush strokes. This is an extremely fast and clean snare drum with enormous presence. Suitable for all styles of music and outstanding with brushes.
This snare is available with steel hoops only.
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13" x 9" 8 lugs, 6-7mm shell wall with sculpted re-inforcement rings.
This drum begs the question: why haven’t these dimensions become standard in snare drums? We all know that bringing the right tools with you is half the battle. So here at last, is a practical and quick to tune snare drum with more FAT and bottom end than you can poke a stick at.
And the beauty of it is that at a medium tension, this drum has all the bounce and power of a 14” but with a ton more bottom end.
Source: Australia (Victoria, Qld, Tasmania). Vanuatu.
Wood Colour: Golden brown to dark brown, some reddish tinge.
BLACKWOOD BEBOP KIT
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With the luxury of hindsight, the Fidock “Bebop” is a uniquely contemporary approach in the tradition of the great drums of the past!
Using only native Australian Blackwood for its incredible tone and resonance, each stave drum is hand carved including sculpted reinforcement rings. Steam bent solid wooden hoops (also Blackwood) add to the depth and warmth of these incredibly thin shells.
Versatility is the key! Play it soft, play it loud, the “Fidock Bebop” is a well balanced instrument with a clear rich tone and beautiful sustain. With all the top and bottom end you could dream of, these drums come together with a soulful coherent voice.
And the timber... what else is there? BLACKWOOD!
Source: Australia (Victoria, Qld, Tasmania). Vanuatu.
Wood Colour: Golden brown to dark brown, some reddish tinge.
BASS DRUM: 18”x 14” (10- 12mm stave shell; 8 lugs). REMO Emperor (batter); Ambassador on front.
RACK TOM: 12” X 8” (6mm stave shell; 6 lugs). REMO Ambassador coated (batter) and Ambassador clear (resonant)
FLOOR TOM: 14” X 14” (10mm stave shell; 8 lugs). REMO Ambassador coated (batter) and Ambassador clear (resonant)
MOUNTING SYSTEM: Gauger Percussion Inc. (sold separately & strongly recommended).
Rack toms: RIMS® Alloy ‘Pro Series’ suspension system
Floor toms: DynaMount®
BLACKWOOD SESSION KIT
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Built specifically for the studio, this 5 piece kit is entirely handcrafted from select tonal blackwood.
Each drum, including the bass drum, has reinforcement rings sculpted into the shell.
This feature not only adds focus, warmth and depth across the entire drum set, but eliminates the need for external dampening.
This also allows us to lathe the shells to the optimum thickness for maximum volume and tone.
As a result, shell thickness is varied across the kit for a perfectly balanced ensemble.
We have kept our unique steam bent hoops sitting low on the skin for smoother access to the playing surface and a more efficient playing motion (kits are also available with triple flange or diecast steel hoops).
The shells are free of mounting blocks.
Exposed tension rods kept long for rapid drum head change.
From choice of timber to construction and parts, FHD session kits offer a superlative recording instrument suitable for all styles of music.
Source: Australia (Victoria, Qld, Tasmania). Vanuatu.
Wood Colour: Golden brown to dark brown, some reddish tinge.
BASS DRUM: 24”X18” (10mm stave shell).
Drum heads: Ctd EMAD BD on batter head and Evans Resonant Smooth White on front
RACK TOMS: 12”X10” AND 14”X10” (6mm stave shell)
Drum heads: Evans G1 Coated on batter and Evans Resonant Clear
on bottom
FLOOR TOM: 16” X 14” (10mm stave shell).
Drum heads: Evans G1 Coated on batter and Evans Resonant Clear on bottom.
MOUNTING SYSTEM: Gauger Percussion Inc. (sold separately & strongly recommended).
Rack toms: RIMS® Alloy ‘Pro Series’ suspension system
Floor toms: DynaMount®
CUSTOM DRUM KITS
Drum Kits can be ordered with a minimum of three shells in the following sizes.
Rack Toms
12x8” (6-7mm) 6 lugs
12x10” (6-7mm) 6 lugs
13x9” (6-7mm) 6 lugs
14x10” (6-7mm) 8 lugs
Floor Toms
14x14” (6-7mm) 8 lugs
16x14” Shell (10mm) 8 lugs
18x14” & 18x16” (10mm) 8 lugs
Bass Drums
18x14” & 18x16” (10-12mm) 8 lugs
20x14” & 20x16” (10-12mm) 10 lugs
22x16” & 22x20” (12mm) 10 lugs
24x16” & 24x20” (12mm) 10 lugs
Please note: Snare Drums from the Blackwood range only.
Snares and toms are available with solid timber steambent wood hoops or triple flange steel.
Skins: REMO
MOUNTING SYSTEM: Gauger Percussion Inc. (sold separately & strongly recommended).
Rack toms: RIMS® Alloy ‘Pro Series’ suspension system
Floor toms: DynaMount®
FIDOCK STEAM BENT WOOD HOOPS
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Fidock wood hoops are made from the same high tone timbers as our shells. They are exceptionally strong and resonant and matched to our stave shell deliver the full potential and unique character of our snare drums.
We use a single length of timber, which we cut and steam-bend. This means our hoops feature just 2 joins. As a result, we make wooden hoops for regular use that will hold high tension levels and provide accurate and reliable tuning. The use of solid timber delivers a well loaded, articulate click and a fuller rim-shot with plenty of cut and fat.
Another feature of our hoops is a slightly lower elevation. This provides greater dexterity for stick and brushwork and smoother access to the playing surface.
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DRUM CASES
Standard Cases:
The standard case is made from polyethylene, fully foam lined and comes in black only.
| 6.5" x 14" |
| 5" x 14" |
Flight Cases:
The light-duty flight case (ABS plastic laminated to plywood)
| 6.5" x 14" snares |
| 5" x 14" snares |
Evans Torque Key
A superior tuning instrument, reliable and solid. Thoroughly recommended.