After awhile Johnny called and said he had both drums, but that he wouldn’t make any more since he broke 19 boards trying to get those two shells. (One for a client of mine overseas and one for our friend Mike Gilbert). He agreed to try it for me since I had two customers who wanted one. Yes, on those 6.5x13 Timeless, Johnny was reluctant to do these because the 600 year old wood was so dense from being submerged for about 100 years that he was afraid he’d be unable to bend a 13. Here is what Steve had to say re this drum: Once again thanks to my good friend and fellow collector Steve Maxwell (Maxwell Drums/President, Craviotto Drum Co.) for the fact checking and verification info.Ģ003 CRAVIOTTO 6.5 x 13 TIMELESS TIMBER BIRCH CUSTOM SNARE DRUM (#1 of 2) My friend was liquidating his snare drum collection so we were able to strike up a deal. Approximately 10 years ago I purchased this drum from a good friend at the Chicago Vintage Drum Show. And when you hear them.Here’s another classic Johnny Craviotto creation with an interesting back story. When you see them in person you'll appreciate that the photos don't do justice to the dimensions and elegance of this rare wood. This is a serious kit for a serious collector that knows this level of quality costs more. If interested, please provide a phone number and I will call promptly to go over all details.Īlso, please no lowball offers. are for photo purposes only and not included.) (All other cymbals, cymbal stands, throne etc. Shipping and handling will be determined as an additional cost. Proceeds will benefit DrumsForCures :: 501c3 Similar to the process of soaking the wood as made famous by Stradivarius. High density Bird's Eye Maple with over a thousand growth rings (60 RPI) in logs harvested in the 1800's that sat at the bottom of Lake Superior at such low temperatures and oxygen deprived that perfectly preserved the wood, as well as leeching all the sap from the cells in effect turning them into millions of tiny resonating chambers. Please check out the Timeless Timber Story "DW DRUMS THE 600 YEAR OLD DRUM KIT" where they reclaimed this ancient wonder-wood from old growth forests. Meticulously designed, crafted, finished at Drum Workshop. These drums have sold for as much as $16K+. Once in a lifetime shot these Timeless Timbers are highly collectable, look and sound immaculate, are arguably the most famous kit ever produced by DW Drums and seldom come up for sell. They live in my smokefree studio and have only been respectfully played. Matt finished lugs (slight oxidation on them which can be buffed if desired). Features special Timeless Timber Badges as well as DW collector's series badges. Special Vintage Satin Hardware on all Lugs, Hoops, Claws, Tuning Rods etc. The shells are in mint condition, finished by Louie Garcia, individually hand signed, numbered and dated with signatures by DW's John Good (Pres) and Don Lombardi (CEO). The Bird's Eye Timeless Timber wood is not just an outer ply but the entire construction of the shell plus the reinforcement rings. Master drum-builder Johnny Craviotta (may he RIP), used the 600+ year old exquisitely grained, naturally leached of sap and impurities logs that were brought up from the icy, oxygen deprived depths of Lake Superior and created what has been said to be drums that "are truly Unparalleled in the history of drumming". Kit Number #40/100 with 000273, 000274, 000275, 000276, 000277, 000278, 000279ĥx14 snare, 18x22 bass, 7x8, 8x10, 9x12, 11x14, 13x16 tomsĬustom Satin lugs, DW 9000 hardware and 5000 dbl kick & highhat pedals.ĭrumsForCures proudly offers #40 out of 100 DW Timeless Timber, Hand-rubbed, Vintage Fade, lacquered finish, Birdseye Maple, 7 piece timbre-matched drum kit, with DW 9000 hardware. DW Timeless Timber Maple 7 piece for DrumsForCures’ charity #40/100Ī MOST extraordinary drum kit (and bit of history)!
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