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The Stanton Moore Drum Company of New Orleans December 1, 2008
For: Stanton Moore Drum Co.
Contact: Chris Cuevas, Spire Management,
ch...@spireartists.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stanton Moore 'Spirit of New Orleans' signature snare drum
New Orleans, LA. - Renowned drummer Stanton Moore is pleased to
announce the release of his long awaited signature Titanium snare
drum. Stanton is set to unveil the drum at this year's Winter NAMM
show in Anaheim, CA.
"The whole idea started about 6 or 7 seven years ago when I met
drumsmith Ronn Dunnett for the first time and started to become
familiar with his incredible drums." said Moore. "I saw some of his
titanium drums and I was intrigued. He explained the sound
characteristics of titanium and I became very interested in the sonic
possibilities. I asked Ronn if he could make one as a 4x14. His reply
was something along the lines of ‘I’ll give it a shot.’ A few months
later Ronn presented me with the 1st prototype. I immediately fell in
love with the drum – its sound, its tone and its feel. As I was
playing to larger rooms with Galactic, I needed a drum that would be
sensitive and buttery enough for the intricate buzz roll work that I
do with some of the New Orleans second line grooves, but would also
cut through a loud funk band when I smacked a back beat. This drum had
what I was looking for. Over the years Ronn and I experimented with
various depths (the drum is now 4 .5" in depth), thickness of the
shell, depth of the snare bed, lugs, strainers, snare wires, rims,
claws and other details, but more than anything we agonized over the
badge. Finally over lunch one day I showed Ronn an image of the New
Orleans water meter cover (not sewer or man-hole, but water meter!).
The New Orleans water meter cover is one of the most beloved and
iconic images in New Orleans culture. We were very excited with the
idea of modifying the meter cover into the badge for my snare and
ultimately I feel like the badge pays homage to the city that my
fellow citizens and I are fighting to protect and rebuild.” Although
Moore is a Gretsch endorser, he received the company's blessing for
his drum as Gretsch has no plans to offer a Titanium snare drum. "My
intentions are to maintain my great working relationship with Gretsch
while making this particular snare drum available to the public so
other drummers can enjoy this drum as much as I have."
The aesthetics of Stanton's drum were inspired by a 20’s era snare
drum that was given to him by his friend and mentor Johnny Vidacovich.
Unfortunately that drum was stolen. "It was 4x14 with tube lugs and,
single flange hoops and claws. I always dug the look and feel of that
drum. In deciding on the look of my drum I kept recalling the drum
that Johnny had given me. I thought it would be cool to incorporate
the metal hoop and claw look of an older drum with the modern titanium
shell. I’m always trying to blend the old with the new...to modernize
tradition. Everywhere I play this drum, drummers, engineers, producers
and fans of
music alike approach me and ask me 'what is that drum?' I feel Ronn
and I have created a drum that is special and deserves to be out in
the market. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I have."
The Stanton Moore Spirit of New Orleans Titanium snare drum features a
polished titanium shell, beautifully minted badge in antique pewter
finish, traditional brass tube lugs, Single flange hoops with clips or
regular triple flange hoops, the Dunnett R2 snare throw off system
with keyless snare wire release, Dunnett Hypervent I adjustable air
vent and Puresound Metrix 20 strand snare wires. The drum will be
distributed exclusively through the Bosphorus cymbal company. Price
TBA.
