Ddrum

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foundation=1983
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area_served=Global
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owner=Armadillo Enterprises, Inc.
homepage= [http://www.ddrum.com/ www.ddrum.com]
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ddrum is a division of Armadillo Enterprises, Inc. that manufactures drums, percussion, and electronic drum triggers.

Acoustic Drums

ddrum produces drums that fall into one of several series, each following a motif of beginning with the letter "d" and grouped according to quality and materials used in construction. In addition ddrum is one of several manufacturers that offers customers the ability to customize their own kit from a number of criteria including shell dimensions, finish, and hardware options in what they call the "USA Custom Shop." Many of DDRUM shells are provided by Keller USA, which are identical to those used in higher priced drums made by other companies. DDRUM'S bold designs have exploded onto the market, and carved a solid niche with exceptional value and performance.

Travis Smith Warrior Kit - recently brought out by the man himself, birch/basswood shells, includes his signature snare and a finish he designed at Rockenwraps
USA Custom Shop - where you can choose whatever you want on your drumkit
Dios - available in African Bubinga and North American Walnut
Diaton - acrylic shells
Dominion - available in Ash and Maple in several configurations
AMX - maple/ash combination shell packs from four to eight piece configurations
Diatribe - Birch/Basswood shells(discontinued)
Defiant - basswood pre configured double bass kits
Diablo - Basswood shells available in several configurations
D2 - entry-level series available in Mahogany shells

Snare Drums

Signature snare drums include Travis Smith's signature snare with custom drum wraps by Rockenwraps and Mike Marsh's signature stainless steel snare with a laser engraved finish

Other snare drums include the Hand Hammered Bronze snare, Birdseye Maple snare, and the solid steel "Grey Ghost" snare drum among many others

ddrum also produces deccabons, which are similar in concept to octobans, except that there are ten drums in a full set (hence "decca") as opposed to eight ("octo"). All deccabons are six inches in diameter. They are available with shells made from either clear acrylic or black fiberglass. Drum depths range from 6 inches to 24 inches in 2 inch increments.

Supplies of DDrum kits outside the USA, particularly to the UK, are sparse with long wait times for customers who pre-order kits such as the 7-piece Diablo Death Punx. A low dollar has created attractive prices for European Ddrum fans, with supply outstripped by demand. Potential buyers should check kits are in stock at retailers before ordering.

Electronic Triggers

ddrum also makes two different styles of electronic drum triggers, the Pro Acoustic Trigger and more affordable Red Shot Trigger. Previously, when ddrum was owned by Clavia Corporation, the makers of the Nord Synthesizer, they manufactured electronic drum modules. The modules have since been discontinued for public sale, however they are still available for live use by the Endorsers.

Notable Endorsers

"Acoustic Drums"
*Travis Smith- Trivium
*John Boecklin- DevilDriver
*Dan Konopka- OK Go
*David "Day Day" Haddon
*Casey Grillo
*Dave McClain- Machine Head
*Tim Yeung- World's Fastest Drummer, Vital Remains, All That Remains, Divine Heresy
*Paul Mazurkiewicz- Cannibal Corpse
*Shawn Drover- Megadeth
*Ben Edwards- Out of Reach
*Mike Marsh- Dashboard Confessional, The Agency
*Ray Luzier- Korn
*Andols Herrick- Chimaira"Electronic Triggers/Modules"
*Travis Smith- Trivium
*Abe Laboriel Jr.- Paul McCartney, Sting
*Tommy Lee- Mötley Crüe
*Morgan Rose- Sevendust
*Anton Fig - Session drummer
*Mike Wengren- Disturbed
*Dennis Chambers- Santana, John Scofield
*Daniel Erlandsson - Arch Enemy
*Frank Beard - ZZ Top
*Eric Singer- Kiss, Alice Cooper
*Vinnie Paul- Pantera, Damageplan
*Dave McClain- Machine Head
*John Micelli - Meat Loaf
*Charlie Benante- Anthrax
*Pete Sandoval- Morbid Angel
*John Tempesta- Helmet
*Tim Alexander- Primus
*Kenny Aronoff - Session drummer
*Dave Weckl- Dave Weckl Band
*Scott Travis- Judas Priest
*David Silveria- ex-Korn
*Joey Jordison- Slipknot, Korn fill-in drummer
*John Blackwell- Prince, Justin Timberlake
*Rick Allen- Def Leppard

Notes

*ddrum does produce its own lines of hardware, pedals, and thrones of various quality to be included with the drums they sell in shell packs, but do not actively market them otherwise.