Buzz & Industry Reviews
"After watching Guerrilla Drum Making, I’m pretty sure even I could manage to follow this super clear and logical process to constructing a sweet, one-of-a-kind drum set."
-Michael Dawson, Editor, Modern Drummer Magazine
"Guerilla Drum Making is the first product to teach how to make professional looking and sounding drums at home. Combined with the articles on his web site, it's enough to start anyone down the road to building their dream kit."
-Phil Hood Editor, DRUM! Magazine
"Clear, concise, well produced - and informative."
-Mike Hoff, Hudson Music
“To my knowledge I don’t think there is anything else like this out on the market and I think the makers have carved a niche in the market. More and more drummer out there are turning to the custom made drum companies and are looking for something a little more personal when spending their hard earned cash, so why not build your own?”
-Mike Dolbear, Mikedolbear.com
“Finally, a quality resource for drum building information and techniques! For many years I have had customers ask me if I knew of any books or instructions on how to build drums…now I have something to recommend."
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>-Gary Folchi, Precision Drum Company
"This DVD made me think – “I’f only I’d had this 15 years ago I wouldn’t have ruined that drum!”
-Kevin Tuck, Percussion Education Online
"This is a top quality, professionally produced DVD containing many useful tips and accessible approaches that would take years of trial and error to learn; without doubt it is certainly a video tutorial that must be in the video library of every drum-building enthusiast."
-Paul Marshall , Drumdojo.com
"When I first heard “make your own drum set,” I imagined a kid banging on cardboard boxes with a pair of chopsticks, but get that idea out of your head. The finished product is so nice and so professional-looking that the drum set could retail in stores for thousands of dollars."
-Josh F., SN&R Magazine
“This DVD takes a grass roots approach that saves people time and money, and shows how to make professional custom drums…..just like the big boys.”
-Eric Warman, Founder of drum building forum Ghostnote.net
“An excellent video guide to get any new or intermediate drum builder?up and running in a creative way. FIVE stars!”
- Andy Foote, DrumMaker.com
“Very well done, and very good guerrilla methods. The name of the video says it all.”
-Tyler Hauth, Egodrumsupply.com
"“In Germany, my customers who have purchased the DVD have been amazed! They praise that the DVD gave many good impulses for their drum building.”
-Stefan Korth, CustomDrums.de
“Guerrilla Drum Making demystifies the process of customizing drums and—most important of all—gives you the knowledge and confidence to do it yourself. While watching the DVD, you’ll soon be thinking, “I really can do this.”"
-Scott, Bigdrumthump.com
Customer Reviews
“The tips from Guerrilla Drum Making worked like a charm!! No problems at all!” -Paul, Austria
“I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone who has been lacking the confidence to take a stab at building because they DON’T have a shop full of tools. Even seasoned builders may find a tutorial in an area of inexperience that may prove useful to avoid that dreaded first time attempt at a wrap or veneer mistake!” -Terry, Kentucky, United States
“Your DVD cleared out a lot of doubts I had about drum building techniques and tools. You simplified and explained things that, at first, seemed impossible to make on my own.” -Miguel B.C., Brazil
“It’s definitely shown me a lot of new tips I never would have thought of, especially the way you mark out lug spacing using a hoop and head.” -Liam, United Kingdom
“I found the dvd useful, reinforcing, and provoking for future exploration. It also reminded me how much more there always is to learn!” -Francis, Calgary Alberta, Canada
“This video is great!!! After watching it, i knew i could build custom drums. i just finished my first snare drum and it looks amazing! Thanks GDM!!!”
-Mike, North Carolina, United States
“You make veneering so easy… and it has amazing results.” -Chris, Canada
“It is the best thing that I’ve seen for the construction of custom drums.” -Cristian, Argentina
“It’s fantastic! For me it is very useful to see visual images of the building process.” -Jos, Netherlands
“Thank you Guerrilla Drum Making, for further inspiring me with insight, helpful tips, and EXCELLENT vocal descriptions on how to NOT mess up or fall behind in making the perfect drum.” -Micah, Massachusetts, United States
“You have inspired me to see this more as an artistic endeavor than a craft.” -Dennis, Nevada, United States
“The DVD’s great and has given me some fantastic insight into what I need to do.” -Jakey, London, United Kingdom
“Very clear, easy to understand presentation. Great for someone like me who has never been particularly handy around tools. By the end I’m thinking, “I could do that.” I always thought it would be cool to buy shells and create my own kit. I feel like I have plenty of information now to guide me through that.” -Howard, California, United States
“This is definitely new ground for drummers who want to become intimately familiar with their instruments.” -Mike
“I’m glad that someone took the time to make a DVD that shows noobies, like myself, some of the ways to build custom drums.” -Scott, Kentucky, United States
“The quality of the shots, narration, descriptions and approach are flawless. I’m sure it’ll be something that I’ll watch over and over again like a favorite movie.” -Stephen, Massachusetts, United States
“It was nice to see a video image… rather than reading blogs.” -Jeff, California, United States
“Wow… there was so much information on this DVD. I always thought drum building was hard, but this DVD showed how easy it is just using household items.” -Victor, Idaho, United States
“I was sold in the first five minutes… just by the various jigs he shows you how to make. It’s definitely geared toward builders without a ton of experience or equipment (like me), but I think even old hands will be able to pick up a tip or two.” -Greg, Texas, United States
“Great work! I did finish carpentry and cabinetry for years, and GUERRILLA DRUM MAKING purposed some sweet ideas” -Nathan, Salt Lake City, United States
"My kit is finished with a Black Satin finish and a 50% offset on the lugs as featured in the video. All the shells, hardware and supplies were found through the links listed on the web page. I highly recommend this video to anyone who wants to build an awesome drum kit. If I can do it , anyone can."
-Aaron Pierson, Indiana, United States
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