Reviews and Endorsements
“This drum is not for the faint of heart. It is very muscular It is rich, warm and incredibly fat in sound and feel. It plays with a very clear note and has a very wide dynamic latitude. The sound center of this drum is like no other I’ve played in any size. It is bigger and rounder then other wooden drums whether ply or solid shell, even great Radio Kings, and the equal of any brass shelled drum including 1920's Ludwig Standards/Black Beauties.
What is really different is the feel I get playing on it. It's like no other... not to be described. It's the Ferrari to anybodies other automobile.. like no other!
Finally the incredible low contour a very wide wooden rims with recessed tension rods is simply a dream to play on. Rim shots are just that, shots!
The construction throughout is magnificent. The Trick strainer and butt is a great fit with the drum.
I use Aquarian Vintage heads [medium coated top and clear batter bottom].
I use Canopus DR dry wires for a crisper snare sound. Other drummers who want a wetter sound might want to use regular Pure Sound wires.”
BOB MEYER (independent artis, endorser of Istanbul Agop cympals and Acappella Drumsticks (bob meyer model)).
bob@bobmeyermusic.com
www.bobmeyermusic.com
“Not only is your craftsmanship sublime .. but your drums sound both
powerful and majestic!
(fat too)
I'm proud to own one.”
Peter 'Maz' Maslen Australian Drummer: Kylie Minogue, Rey Thomas, Colin Hay, Mark Seymour; Caroline Kennedy, Natalie Imbruglia, The Seekers, Icehouse, Men at Work, Jimmy Barnes, Delta Goodrem, Boom Crash Opera, Archie Roach... To name just a few).
“Emiliano's Fidock drum demo sounds as good as it gets!”
Larry G. Goldman, Music Producer/Arranger (TV, Radio, Film and recordings) Lake Balboa Studios, Los Angeles, CA
“FIDOCK Snare Drums have exceeded all my expectations! Having played vintage and custom drums for many years, my 5 and 6 1/2 Blackwood are now the only snares I use. It is truly an honor to be endorsing a company with such an exceedingly high level of artistry and integrity. Thank you Stephan for building instruments that enable me to finally realize my voice in all it's colors! These drums cover it all! FIDOCK, nothing comes close!!”
Harvey Sorgen
“..i did a session with the bubinga last night, and jerry marrotta happened to be there and FREAKED out over it!..”
Dean Sharp (NY sessions/freelance)
“Got the snares today (jeeze, they ARE light!), tuned `em up, and put them in a running session in our studio B. The drummer, doing a session for the big selling French group Indochine, loved the sound of both.”
BILL FUNK – ICP Recording Studios, BRUSSELS
“..The Fidock Bubinga snare is equipped with all the qualities of an instrument of sheer perfection. It will delight all the enthusiasts of deep and precise sounds and tones and is marvellously suited in any context and across all genres no matter how stylized such as blues, funk, latin, jazz or pop...”
Fidock Bubinga Snare Review, Batteur April 2008
“..This snare has qualities which I have rarely come across, whether in steel or wood: it generates a magnificent sound no matter the tension or force of playing. And that's rich!...”
Fidock Blackwood Snare Review, Batteur March 2008
See review here: www.batteurmag.com
“…some of the fullest sounding drums to come on the scene in recent years.”
Mike Dawson, Snare of the Month,
Modern Drummer May 2008.
"The snare is wonderful. I'm really enjoying it. It's so fat and warm."
Max Sansalone, Session Drummer, Canada, using our snare. Watch video below.
"The Fidock snare not only has the aesthetics and quality finish of a work of art, it is by far and away the most exciting sound I have heard in a long time. The overall dynamics are up there with the best and the sound is so unique and engaging that it has reinvigorated my love of playing".
Graeme Perry – Drummer, independent.
“This is the best snare drum I have ever recorded. Every serious recording studio and session drummer in the world should have one.”
Dave McCluney - Head Producer Atlantis Studios, Melbourne
“…a fine and well balanced “must have” for any discerning musician in today's competitive music market”
Mike Puskas - CEO/Executive Producer Astral Records & Music Publishing
“How can something so light sound so fat?”
Mark Ferrie - Models, RockWiz