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30/01/12
The view from behind Johnny's kit, just before sound check 13/12/11. (Contact details for Tom Chambers can be
found on the Links and Vids page, go and check him out, his pictures are as good as our drums! Thanks Tom!)
20/01/12
If you like the sound of acrylic snare drums, but are worried about "visual compatibility" with your existing kit, we
can wrap it in a drum covering to match what you've already got. As our shells are slightly undersized, there is
space to apply the material without interfering with head fitment, and therefore not affecting tuning etc.! Or, as is
the case with the above 12"x6" snare, the covering can be fixed to the inside of the shell, thereby giving an even
richer and shinier finish (which admittedly can be a little difficult to photograph!).
12/01/12
The above "toasted chrome" finish was inspired by the downpipes on my Harley, and translates rather well for use
on the hoops and lugs of this 12"x6" Clear Snare. The stainless steel tension rods compliment this new for us
finish perfectly, and the Evans heads and Fat Cat snares take care of the sonic requirements. £250 inc VAT!
04/01/12
This 12" x 3.5" piccolo is our first new prototype for 2012: another one of our photo-finish snares, it is based on
our 6mm seamless acrylic shell, but will appeal to those who prefer a more traditional, "woody" look to their
drums ! The Aquarian Modern Vintage batter head, combined with 8 brass tubular lugs, helps to give this snare
an alltogether more retro sound and feel, especially compared to the LED-Snares.
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14/11/11
We are extremely proud to announce that Johnny "Drum Machine" Jenkins is now endorsing Chequerplate Stuff !
The above 10x5 and 12x6 LED snares were especially built to complement, both visually and sonically, Johnny's
existing kit. They can be seen & heard on the forthcoming "Example" tour, together with a selection of Chequer
Blades, Bells & Discs. For tour dates check out www.trythisforexample.com ! Welcome on board, Johnny !!!
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05/10/11
Our stand at the recent UK National Drum Fair ! Thanks not only to the organisers of this event, but also to all the other
exhibitors and performers, and especially to all the people who expressed an interest in (and bought !) our products !!!
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20/07/11
Every snare drum tells a story, none more so than The TroubleMaker Snare, especially designed and built
for Richard Danielson & Vintage Trouble, to commemorate the first leg of their current 2011 UK tour.
It is based on our 14x6 seamless acrylic shell, but this time featuring traditional tube lugs to allow for maximum
visibility of the "photo album" inside the shell. It also features black nickel plated power hoops and snarestrainer,
as well as Tightscrew tension rods, Evans heads and Fat Cat 20 strand snare wires.
Check out www.vintagetrouble.com for more details of where to catch them next, but you'd better be quick !
10/06/11
We have just confirmed that we'll be attending The UK National Drum Fair in Birmingham (24th & 25th September).
Now in it's 10th year, it promises to be even better and bigger than before! More details can be found on
www.ukdrumfair.com, hope to see lots of you there!
02/06/11
As a special offer for June and July, we are now including a set of 3 FREE stickers with every T-Shirt ordered!
So not only can you choose from one of our 7 designs of premium quallity Drummer T-s to declare your passion
for your instrument, but also re-enforce that message with these stickers for your cases/car/fridge door etc.
And of course you still get FREE (UK) delivery!
11/05/11
Another page added to this site, dedicated to our range of snare drums (more of which to be added soon)!
05/05/11
The T-Shop is now open, and there's also a new link on the video page, where you can see the
Sizzle Chequer in action. Thanks Dave !
02/05/11
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Jobeky Customdrum Show, it was good to meet you !
The new T-shirt range will be added to the web shop in the next day or two, and while we're at it we will
also be improving the speed with which the current shop page opens up, so please check back soon !
21/03/11
Chequerplate Stuff is proud to have been asked to have our products on display in the new
KD-drums Custom Drum Shop, which is opening on the 16th of April in Stockport (with Steve White) !
For more details and info, keep an eye on www.kddrums.com
We are also rather pleased to announce that our Clear Snares, available with or without LEDs, from
now on feature UK made cast acrylic shells, and will be on display at The Jobeky Customdrum Show
on 1st of May (in 14x5, 14x6 and 14x7 sizes).
23/02/11
The Ronaldos (and their audience) are now endorsing the Double Chequer tambourines, cheque them out
at www.theronaldos.co.uk , where you can see loads of video clips of what they get up to.
Better still, come to one of their gigs, they themselves will be there !
20/01/11
The prototype LED-Snare, which you would have seen on the home page, is now undergoing some extensive
testing (a couple of rehearsals and a gig are lined up for it), before being officially launched at this year's
Jobeky Custom Drum Show. There you will also see our new range of drummer t-shirts, later than promised,
but worth waiting for.
29/12/10
Wishing all our customers (past, present and future) a happy & healthy New Year !
And to help celebrate, we won't be increasing the VAT, how's that ?
09/12/10
Still not solved the technical problems regarding the promised sound samples, please be patient.
On a more positive note, the first prototype LED-Lug is now fully functional, see picture below !
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07/11/10
The shop is open for business now !
P&P charges within the UK are 10% of order value, for delivery to other countries please e-mail first.
Snare drums are built to order, and prices vary depending on spec, so please get in touch for an estimate.
More detailed product information, including sound samples, will be added in the next few days.
