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Dynamicx Drums

Dynamicx Drums® snare drums were born in 2010 out of the innovative design and precise craftsmanship developed by Black Swamp Percussion over the last 25 years. Our attention to detail, aesthetic sensibilities, and marriage of beauty and performance ensures a sound and quality that is unparalleled. All Dynamicx Drums are designed and manufactured in the USA by experienced craftsmen and trained musicians.

ArchThrow

All Dynamicx Drums now feature our NEW ArchThrow!

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Dynamicx Snares

Our Dynamicx 20 strand curly wire snare units are factory installed on all drum prior to shipping.

Ballad Snares

Drums also ship with our exclusive Ballad snares. This stainless steel cable unit produces a more subtle response, appropriate for more intimate or lower volume settings.

Sterling Series

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Dynamicx Drums® by Black Swamp Percussion are drumset style snare drums that are handcrafted into a sonically and visually superior musical instument. This drums is a Dynamicx® Sterling Series™ 6.5" x 14" Steam Bent Bocote.

The Sterling Series represents the royal treatment in snare drum design and luxury. Choose from Titanium or Unibody Solid Wood shells, each made with a combination of skilled hand craftsmanship and craftsman guided technology.

Sterling silver inlay
Exotic wood air vent
Arch tube lugs
Steel straight hoops and mini claws
RCK throwoff with Dynamicx 20 strand wires
Cocobolo, Bocote, and Bubinga available in 5.5" and 6.5" x 14". 7" x 14" size is subject to lumber availability.
Titanium is available in 5.5", 6.5", 7", and 8" x 14". Lead times for 7" and 8" may be longer.

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Titanium is crisp with plenty of body, and has a wide tuning range.

Cocobolo is ultra sensitive and ultra versatile - a BSP sonic specialty.

Cocobolo is such a great tonewood for drums we are showing it to you twice.

Bocote offers a thick, meaty punch that will rumble your socks.

Bubinga combines cracking highs with a broad low end.

Live! Series Wood

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The Live! Series snare drums elegantly combine timeless beauty and practicality. This series displays a beautiful Ambrosia Maple Unibody solid shell decorated with fine Sterling Silver inlay. Delivering unsurpassed balance and warmth, the Live! Series is equally suited on stage or in the studio.

Ambrosia Maple shell (standard)
Sterling silver inlay
Arch tube lugs
2.3mm steel hoops
RCK throwoff with Dynamicx 20 strand wires
Available in 5.5", 6.5", and 7" x 14" sizes.

We make Dynamicx Drums® steam bent shells in our own shop with hand picked prime lumber right in our own workshop.

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Alternative shell options include Maple, Birdseye Maple, Walnut, and Cherry

Live! Series - Medallion Brass

Medallion Brass 6.5 x 14

Medallion Brass 5 x 14

Medallion Brass 6.5 x 14

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Our Medallion Brass snare drums are crafted with a 1.0mm thick brass shell with rolled edges. Our shells are custom made, and the deeper and narrower snare beds found on our shells expand the voice of these drums according to how loose or tight you like the snare wires and the heads. Engraving is available, cost is dependent upon pattern.

Torch Patina or Black Nickel Finish
Arch tube lugs
2.3mm steel hoops
RCK throwoff with Dynamicx 20 strand wires
Available in 5" and 6.5" x 14" sizes.

BackBeat Series

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Don't leave the BackBeat Series at home, this puppy needs to get out and play! These snare drums are proudly dressed in a selection of four beautiful veneer options. The BackBeat's beefy 9-ply Keller Magnum shell will always ask for more, all while delivering the fantastic "Pre-EQ'ed" sound of a quality maple shell.

9-ply Maple shell
4 Veneer options available
Arch tube lugs
2.3mm steel hoops
RCK throwoff with Dynamicx 20 strand wires
Available in 5.5" and 6.5" x 14" sizes.

Snare drum veneer options L to R: Ebony, Marblewood Burl, Zebrawood, Figured Anigre

PRECISION HANDCRAFT

PRECISION TECHNOLOGY

"Dynamicx Drums have become my first choice for their beautiful sound and extraordinary craftsmanship. The steam-bent solid shells and titanium shells offer my music a sound quality that is uniquely mine, but also blends well in any musical setting."