Testimonials

Hi George. I'm very happy with the work you did on my drum. I also appreciate the good long phone call from Clyde to discuss options while he was working the drum. Thanks so much, guys. So. Next. I have a 14"x28" bass drum which needs the same wrap put on it (Champagne Sparkle). There's nothing on the drum now (except wood finish), so you won't need to heat gun it. What do you think that'll run me? Matthew Saccuccimorano recording maker

Hello George,

During the Christmas holiday I visited your store for the first time. I will say that I was impressed by what I saw and was able to do. First of all, let me say that your staff was very friendly and courteous. I got lost getting there and the lady (I didn't get her name) I called talked to me on the phone and guided me right to your door. Many thanks! Also, Eric was very cool to hang with. He answered a zillion questions that I had, got the drums down off the shelf for me to check out (he just got finished putting them away 2 minutes before I arrived), and shared a video about your annual festival (really cool!) I was excited to see a drum shop that offered all that you do. Very nice. There is a question that I have about the RMV drums you have. Eric gave me some valuable info on these drums ( his knowledge about the products you have was impressive), but I would also appreciate a pro's opinion as well. I read your article about chosing drums, however I believe it was written prior to the introduction of RMV. I like the looks, sound and feel of these drums. I've been to the manufacturers web page and read articles in drum mags. I've been playing semi-seriously for about 14 yrs. Would you mind giving your opinion on these drums. I plan to buy a new set and it will most likely be from you. Thanks for your time. I would like to come back up to the store one night this week and look again.

Respectfully,Bob

Hi George,

My name is Rebecca Turner and I had the pleasure of working with an employee of yours by the name of Anthony, via e-mail and telephone. I had a problem with a snare I purchased and he was more than helpful in fixing my problem as soon as he could. I almost feel like he went out of his way to help me, and as you may very well know, nothing makes a customer feel more important or more relaxed. He was one of the most professional, and helpful people I have ever worked with. You run a very professional business and I do hope to work with you and your staff in the future.

Happy Holidays!

A very pleased customer.

Rebecca Turner

Hi George,

just wanted to let you know everything arrived as ordered. Thanks for the speedy service a good prices. I'll let you know how my son makes out with the gear.

Have a good holiday season.

Paul

George,

I just got world max snares today 6 pm FT Wayne time and am tweeking the black dawg.

Kudos on prompt email response; phone etiquette via Eric; and expeditious shipping . I look forward to conducting further business with you.

Kevin F O'Connor Sr MD DABR ASNR WANABEDRUMMER SINCE 1972

Dear Mr. Lawrence,

For the sake of identification, my son Matt Smith was your World's Fastest Drummer Winner.

We just wanted to tell you how impressed we were by your drum festival. Not only was it the most competitive one we had seen this summer, it was far and away the best organized...and in a first class venue. Unlike some other events we have seen, you always knew what was going on and when. Moreover, you surrounded your event with top rank name players, performing a variety of different genres for the kids, and they were all nice guys...well done.

I also thought it was nice to have a WFD competition alongside a standard drum set competition. It expanded the festival in a good way, and your WFD people were good to emphasize the contest's fundamentals over the victory itself, which is what WFD should be when it comes to teenage participation. Although it is probably a little strange (but entertaining) to see men in their 30s and 40s compete, the WFD is excellent for advocating the necessary practice of rudiments for kids 20 and under. In the case of my son it worked out nicely. Matt has practiced on the Drumometer for about a month, and I can already hear an overall cleaner sound musically. After playing a little under his normal standard in the drum set competition, he still had the WFD competition to look forward to. This is important to a 15 year old kid. You may not have been aware how competitive your WFD fastest hand event actually was. Any of three scores that day (Matt's 1008 preliminary, the second place finisher's 1003 preliminary, and Matt's 1000 in the finals) would have placed third in the recent world championships, where a score of 1021 won it all. According to Matt, your required speeds were much faster than recent similar events in Hong Kong, Holland, Boston, Vancouver, and several other venues. You had some fast people in the Cleveland area.

Again...thanks for a job well done, and Matt looks forward to receiving his snare drum prize when it arrives.

Best Wishes,

Tom Smith

Senior Fulbright Professor of Music

Republic of Romania

U.S. Department of State

thsmith.com

Hi, George. Welcome to the Falls. Was in your shop yesterday for "a pair" of sticks....walked our with almost $60 worth of stuff. It's good to have an exclusive drum shop very close by. I am now saying good-bye to Lentines and Sam Ash. I'm also spreading the word about your store by email to all of my player friends, and asking them to, in turn, also pass the word about your store.

My brother is also a player....you might remember him from around Christmas when he came in looking for a 15-imch tom head. You told him you would stock them soon because you also play a 15-inch tom. We've both played since the late 60's.

Anyway, great store & website.
Thanks again, George.

Bob