NGD - Champagne sparkle. Assembly required.

[varatrodder]

So, I reached out to Cameron Brown at Brownie Custom Drums to do a champagne sparkle paint job on a snare shell, and he absolutely killed it. The sparkle is an automotive metal flake (like we use on hot rods) comprised of copper and silver flake. The clear coat is epoxy, and it is deep and smooth as glass. He also cut the edges and snare beds.

The shell is 7x14 5-ply Keller Magnum with 45 degree edges. This morning I drilled for all the hardware and got it assembled. I used the Drum Foundry Arch lugs and throw/butt from daVille Drumworks, Gretsch 302 hoops, and Tama snare wires.

This thing is a BEAST. It is bright and crisp, with a beefy low end. Enjoy the pics!

 

[Piggpenn]

My EYES!!!!!!!!!

Please post a warning before doing that again. That is absolutely stunning. I'm a sparkle guy, I know.

Holy cow. My compliments to the designer and chef!!!

Well done!!

 

[jptrickster]

Beautiful build !

 

[JazzDrumGuy]

Looks awesome! I wish I knew how to make a good finish like that by hand.....

 

[NobleCooleyNut]

Really great choices on the hardware and finish - a gorgeous drum

 

[varatrodder]

Here's a quick video to see the sparkle in action.

 

[Heartbeat]

GORGEOUS! Cameron is local to me and does AMAZING work! A great guy!

 

[varatrodder]

GORGEOUS! Cameron is local to me and does AMAZING work! A great guy!

Yeah, he's been great to work with. I'm definitely going to have him do more work.

 

[bellbrass]

That is absolutely gorgeous...and, the best-looking champagne anything I've seen since the original 60s wrap. I'm making note of this post. Congrats!

 

[Fat Drummer]

STUNNING!!!! What a drum, congratulations on the new addition to the family!

 

[Dirk]

Wow! Stunning, just gorgeous.

If you don't mind, what base coat did you use and what size flakes? I'm starting to feel an itch.