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Posted On: December 31st 2025, 10:26 pm
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Here’s one from the summer that I never shared.
Gretsch 16” floor with a brutal flesh wound on the reso side. My guess is she was likely played as a single header since birth or used as a truck chock.
Material removed to clear the trauma. Shell trued, edged, sealed, and sent back with love. Original lug placements were left alone as a series of baby steps assured enough clearance for proper tuning and dynamic range serving as my compass.
Little passes // dry fit // rinse // repeat.
In the end, we got there.
Best part of this job was the manner in which it found me.
.:.
Since the start, I’ve been fortunate to meet some incredibly talented people that work in the drum trade either as a player, a builder, or both. I’ve befriended, been inspired by, collaborated with, and have continuously learned from some amazing folks progressing the art from within this craft.
When a fellow builder refers you with complete trust to another drummer, it’s one of the best boosts you can receive on the journey. Jordan Gauthier, is that guy.
Jordan is the brains, brawn, and creative force behind @ycdrumcompany out of Waterloo, Ontario. A mighty talent and artist who in my estimation, sits at the big kids’ table of drum creation, full stop.
He’s a gifted builder, class-A touring tech, business owner, lifelong puck stopper, and all-around sweet dude (the Canadian thing helps, I suppose). Check out his footprint if you haven’t already. The man kills it!
Being recognized by an artisan who you respect is a tremendous feeling. Being sent work in effort to help a high calibre player like a Connor J. Denis: who’s a monster player and legit drum nerd in his own right, was just the icing.
Thank you Jordan for the lift, thank you Connor for the trust, and thank you Jeffrey for the introduction.
.:.
Here’s to more growth, more lessons to learn, and more fun working on these things in the upcoming lap. I’m sure I could’ve posted much more in 2025, but that’s a work in progress, as I struggle to hug social media, still.
All in all, it’s been a wonderful year in the shop. The best one by far. My sister would be smiling.
C^A
Gretsch 16” floor with a brutal flesh wound on the reso side. My guess is she was likely played as a single header since birth or used as a truck chock.
Material removed to clear the trauma. Shell trued, edged, sealed, and sent back with love. Original lug placements were left alone as a series of baby steps assured enough clearance for proper tuning and dynamic range serving as my compass.
Little passes // dry fit // rinse // repeat.
In the end, we got there.
Best part of this job was the manner in which it found me.
.:.
Since the start, I’ve been fortunate to meet some incredibly talented people that work in the drum trade either as a player, a builder, or both. I’ve befriended, been inspired by, collaborated with, and have continuously learned from some amazing folks progressing the art from within this craft.
When a fellow builder refers you with complete trust to another drummer, it’s one of the best boosts you can receive on the journey. Jordan Gauthier, is that guy.
Jordan is the brains, brawn, and creative force behind @ycdrumcompany out of Waterloo, Ontario. A mighty talent and artist who in my estimation, sits at the big kids’ table of drum creation, full stop.
He’s a gifted builder, class-A touring tech, business owner, lifelong puck stopper, and all-around sweet dude (the Canadian thing helps, I suppose). Check out his footprint if you haven’t already. The man kills it!
Being recognized by an artisan who you respect is a tremendous feeling. Being sent work in effort to help a high calibre player like a Connor J. Denis: who’s a monster player and legit drum nerd in his own right, was just the icing.
Thank you Jordan for the lift, thank you Connor for the trust, and thank you Jeffrey for the introduction.
.:.
Here’s to more growth, more lessons to learn, and more fun working on these things in the upcoming lap. I’m sure I could’ve posted much more in 2025, but that’s a work in progress, as I struggle to hug social media, still.
All in all, it’s been a wonderful year in the shop. The best one by far. My sister would be smiling.
C^A
Comments (2)
10 months agoconnordenis
You’re the man!! I appreciate the great work that you did on this drum as well as the great conversations we had. Grateful that Jordan connected us!
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