KD Tuning Locks.

All KD drums now feature our new tuning lock device.

The KD tuning lock is a plastic threaded washer with a built in grip for your fingers that simply tightens down onto the lug.

This minimises the common problem of tension rods detuning on tube lugs and other solid lugs where you do not have a floating insert. The tuning lock has one side flat and the bottom side with a slight chamfer allowing these to be universal and can be used on any make of drum. 

Because the tuning lock is made from plastic, this will not damage or thread the tension rods if you accidently forget to slacken them off before detuning or tightening the drums head.

The tuning lock also stops the tension rods from falling out of your hoop. Resulting in you never losing a tension rod at gigs again.

K-Vintage Series

Over the last twelve months we have been designing new combinations of woods for various applications. Our latest line of drums “The KD Vintage Series” were designed with the idea of creating the old with the new. The sort after vintage sound but with more modern and upto date hardware.

The Vintage series drums are made with the standard 45 degree bearing edge on the resonant side while the batter side features a more rounded over style edge. The top edge generates more of the shells tone and less of the skins while the standard 45 on the bottom resonant edge allow the drums to resonate freely.

The Vintage series shells are construed using a mix of mahogany and birch plies. The combination of these two woods produce a very distinct sound which has clean notes with a nice open and warm clean decay. 

When combined with our vintage wooden hoops they give a look and feel of timeless class and quality.

They are available in all wraps, glitter lacquers and our new range of standard and exotic veneers. All finishes will be on our website under the finishes section very soon.

Available in 10 or 13 ply.

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20 x 15 bass, 14 x 14 floor tom & 12 x 7 rack tom.

KD mini vintage tube lugs and vintage wooden hoops.

The main kit is finished in Marmo Noire exotic veneer and the hoops are Jacobean oak.

Please note that we are constantly updating our website and we will have all our new drums and products along with price lists very soon.

Over the next twelve months we will be doing some quick interviews with our artists or special guests that have something which involves KD Drums.

We thought we would start the interviews off with one of coolest bands around and most certainly one of the coolest people we have personally met!

KD: So tell us what age you were when you first got into drumming and what made you start?

FB: 7 years old, seeing john bonham, and roger Taylor of queen, made me want to do that.

KD: What was your first kit?

FB: Broadway vintage kit,

KD: Who was your influence as a younger drummer and who influences you now?

FB: john bonham roger Taylor, Shelia e. and now the same,

KD: When did you first realise you wanted a career in music?

FB: when I was a kid,

KD: When did you get your big break?

FB: when I got my 1st deal back in 98

KD: How did you meet the Fun Lovin’ Criminals?

FB: I was dj ing at one of there aftershows back in 96 at nottinghams rockcity

KD: What other side projects are you doing or have done?

FB: I have 3 projects that i write /perform/produce, uncle frank, and fatalstar/and my dub regg  outfit radio riddler

KD: Have you had any bad experiences?

FB: too many....

KD: What’s the most memorable moment you have ever had?

FB: playing with james brown

KD: You have just finished your new album Classic Fantastic. How did you all write the new material for this?

FB: It starts with me and fast , we get around 20 od songs on the go , cuz we both play all instruments , i might write sum chorus lyrics , we get it thumping  ,then we will filter it to huey so he can put a story on top of it , and fit in guitar solos,

KD: Do you find it stressful working in the studio? If yes what helps you to relax?

FB: No love it in the studio, but i do get stressed sometimes, and when i do, i take a break and watch films

KD: You are about to start a tour on the 5^th March. How do you find life on the road?

FB: Tuff but fun,

KD: Do you still get nervous before gigs? If yes what helps you to calm down?

FB: No I dont get nervous, ok a little, j,d, and coke helps.

KD: Do you play any other instruments apart from the drums?

FB: Yep ,bass, keyz, vocalist, guitar, etc

KD: What made you choose KD Drums?

FB: Handmade, made well, custom finishes are fantastic, and k,d want to get my sound just rite,

KD: We custom made you a classic maple kit in turquoise glitter and chrome hardware. What made you choose this finish?

FB: I see my instrument, like a piece of beautiful jewellery , and its as much about the look as it is for the sound,

KD: The sizes you have on your kit are 20 x 17, 14 x 10, 12 x 7, 10 x 6 and a 14 x 4.5 snare. What attracts you to these sizes?

FB: The ping and crispness , and yet the sub of the 20 kick,, i get that hip hop-nus i like from this spec

KD: Do you have any big plans for the future?

FB: Yes to get a full purple k.d custom kit......

KD: What advice would you give anyone starting out in drums or any band trying to be successful?

FB: Work with as many people as you can, and learn , be open, and take it all in......

Many thanks to Frank for his time and if you get the chance please go and check him out on tour with FLC.

Their album classic Fantastic is available from the 1^st March and the UK tour starts on the 6^th March at Manchester academy 1.

For more info on the Fun lovin’ Criminals please check out their Myspace page http://www.myspace.com/funlovincriminalsnyc or see below for their UK tour dates!

FLC UK Tour Dates:

Manchester Academy Manchester, Southwest

O2 Academy Leeds

Glasgow O2 ABC. Glasgow, Scotland

Newcastle 02 Academy Newcastle

Bristol O2 Academy Bristol, South

Oxford O2 Academy Oxford, South

The Assembly Leamington, Midlands

Rock City Nottingham

Koko London, South