SHELL
Seamless Construction — This construction method yields an instrument that is perfectly round and true, which is critical in the mechanics of drum design. No brazing, or welding impede the resonance of the shell, so all of the frequencies the drum is capable of producing are optimized.
Non-ferrous Materials — Out of all the metals available for musical instrument construction the non-ferrous metals are unsurpassed in their ability to transfer energy. This is due to the higher density and lower mass of the copper based metallurgy, which results in an extraordinarily vibrant and exceptionally powerful instrument.
Center Bead — All JNDC metal snares integrate a center bead in the shell construction, which strengthens the shell wall stability, but more importantly introduces a nodal point in the body of the shell wall. This nodal point enhances the pure fundamental frequencies the drum shell produces, but also increases the amplitude of these frequencies. This results in a shell with increased projection and greater balance in all register frequencies, i.e. high, mid, and low range frequencies.
EDGES & FLANGES
Bearing Edge Apex — The apex of the JNDC bearing edge is designed to provide the widest tuning range possible, while maximizing the transfer of energy into the shell. This is achieved by profiling a bearing edge that is not too sharp or too soft, while ensuring the profile does not restrict the drum head mechanics.
Bell Flanges — The JNDC bell flange design introduces additional partial frequencies to the fundamental sonic footprint of the drum. Similar to church bell construction, the combination of multiple partial and core frequencies combine to produce an instrument of extraordinary color and tone. The increased size of these flanges also aides in the transference of energy into the drum shell due to the increased surface area exposed.
SNARE BEDS
Crimped Snare Beds — Inspired by vintage snare drum designs, the crimped snare bed is an extremely efficient mechanical design. This is due to the narrower and deeper snare bed, which produces a pronounced channel in the snare side head profile. The design allows for greater focus of energy on the snare wires, while introducing a tremendous range of color. That means while playing from the rim to the center of the drum you are afforded an immeasurable palate of color and tone, unlike the homogenous results of the modern snare bed profiles.
TUBE LUGS & MOUNTING HARDWARE
Tube Lugs — The JNDC tube lug leverages the vintage aesthetics that inspire our collection of instruments, but also utilizes the mechanics needed to optimize the performance, as well. The solid brass construction ensures that the transfer of energy is not impeded by materials that do not share the same density and mass. In addition, the design also allows for a minimal footprint to mount the hardware and enable a nodal point placement, which optimizes the shell resonance.
Mounting Hardware — The JNDC metal snare drum collection uses mounting hardware that is comprised of brass and bronze components, which ensure that the mass and density complement the vibrational integrity of the other components used to construct the drum such as solid brass hoops, cast bronze strainer, and non-ferrous shells. This means that the energy the system produces is maximized across all components. The JNDC steam bent wood shells are constructed with stainless steel mounting hardware to inhibit any corrosion and increase the strength of the mounting components.
HOOPS
Solid Brass / Triple Flanged Hoops — The JNDC standard hoop specification is a 2.5mm solid brass, bright nickel plated, triple flanged hoop. These hoops have additional mass, which aides in their durability, but introduce more musicality to cross sticking and rim shots, as well as, the overall vibrancy and tone of the instrument. These hoops also provide the necessary focus and stability in tuning needed accommodate the active performer.
Solid Brass / Single Flange Hoops — The JNDC alternative hoop option consists of a 2.5mm solid brass, bright nickel plated, single flanged hoop. Although these hoops require more technical experience in tuning, the single flange hoop design yields more tone and character to the sound the instrument is capable of producing, i.e. more partial frequencies are present in all registers.
STRAINER
The JNDC strainer system consists of three adaptations of the revolutionary One Touch Classic design. This strainer system is investment cast from solid bronze and plated in bright nickel, or 24K gold. The strainer system design, although elegant in aesthetics, is a durable functional system capable of withstanding the demands of touring and daily recording session work.
JNDC-01 One Touch Classic/String — This unique strainer system utilizes recessed cavities in the tension carriage to seat and secure knotted snare cord without the use of fasteners, or other mechanical devices. This enables the quickest change of wires, when preconfigured, than any other strainer system available.
JNDC-02 One Touch Classic/Tape — This unique strainer system utilizes components that can be adjusted by the use of a drum key. Designed for players who are more accustomed to modern strainer systems, the JNDC-02 is intuitive, versatile, and durable in design. This enables the artist to utilize both string and tape fastening components, as a result.
JNDC-03 One Touch Classic/Concert — Developed in collaboration with the Royal Opera House Convent Garden percussionists Nick Ormrod and Nigel Charman, this unique adaptation accommodates 10, or 12 strand wire-wound silk cables to be integrated into the strainer system. This strainer system enables the concert and symphonic percussionist to achieve secure fine adjustments in tension, while providing virtually silent engagement and dis-engagement of the strainer system tension.
HEADS
There have been numerous advances in drum head technology, but tone is still the key imperative for the JNDC collection of instruments. This means that REMO drum heads were the best head to optimize the sonic potential our instruments possess. The Mylar film used to produce these heads is not only durable, but the tone they produce introduces the organic character that lends itself to the design principles of JNDC.
WIRES
The standard wire configuration for the JNDC collection is the 16 strand PureSound Custom, which results in tremendous snare sensitivity and articulation, along with extended durability. If needed, other personal wire configurations will only add to the limitless range of sensitivity and color these instrument are capable of producing, as desired.
FINISHES
The JNDC finishes are designed to complement the aesthetics, as well as, the performance and maintenance of the instrument JNDC. As a result JNDC offers natural patina metal finishes sealed in 100% Carnauba wax, which provide the most unrestricted performance, as well as, plated instruments which tend to be more focused in performance depending on the plating option.
