Believe it or not, the Bridge Deck design resulted from 2 years of R&D solidly based in electronic percussion.

We already knew that the hand rounded bearing edges we apply to every X Series drum, dramatically improved live Mic’ing.

But, the discovery of the bridge layering technique was unexpected icing on the cake!

This revolutionary, unique and patented configuration allows the projection, pop and focus of a metal drum, yet retains the subtle nuance and warmth of a thin walled maple shell. 
Unlike other wood drums that rely on extreme wall thickness to achieve similar results,
the Bridge Deck is not a one-dimensional drum.

It’s as comfortable and competent in an Orchestra Pit as it is on a rock stage. Flexibility is the key.

Lay into it. The stick explodes in your hand! (Many of our customers compare the sound to that of a tree branch snapping).

Now, press roll from the edge to the center. Every resonant note reproduced fat and faithfull.

I build these drums for my customers and endorsee's who hit with the worst possible intentions.  

That's why Matt Cameron,Chuck Biscuits, Darren Costin,  Chuck Treece, Leon Joyce Jr, Gavin Hamond, Christian Cook, Heath Brady and many others, all own Bridge deck snares.

 The Bridge Deck thrives on being hammered!
 

The longer and harder you play it, the more it opens to a rich, round tone. But don’t worry; its bark will always be as bad as its bite!