Do want...

[RHD03]

Natal stave...beautiful. I know they have a bubinga version as well.

Anyone had a chance to play any of these drums?

[pastor_bob]

That's a beautiful snare. What are the vital stats for that snare?

[zarrdoss]

I have messed around with the bubinga, it was a sweet sounding snare it was at my local drum shop, then I saw the price ouch, but still not bad considering. I bought the Natal Old world bronze 6.5 x 14 and love it, the build and quality are top notch.

[kyle102565]

deep pockets required

[RHD03]

Deep pockets maybe, but I've paid more for snares before lol...I have a sickness.

PB, this is copied from another site (which will not be named )


Natal Stave Series 14" x 6.5" Bubinga Lacquer Snare Drum

Natal Stave Snare Drums are built in England. Each drum is assembled by hand and given a unique serial number. It is then quality inspected to the same high standard as Natal drums.

Natal Stave Snare Drums are fitted with same Tru-Tune tension rods, Tri-Throw snare throw-off and hand polished lugs as all Natal snare drums. They also feature 2.3mm triple flanged hoops and a die cast Natal logo badge. The Natal Stave Snares are available in three woods: Ash, Maple and Bubinga.

When constructing a snare drum shell there are many things to consider. Perhaps the most important of which is the shell construction method. Most wood snare drums are made using ply wood. This is where very thin sheets of wood are glued together to make one thicker sheet, which is then cut and formed into shape. While ‘ply’ is a very effective material for making snare drum shells, it’s strong and versatile, it does not have the tone and resonance of staves.

It is the stave shell construction that is the key to its more musical tone and greater resonance. A ‘stave’ is simply a block of wood, like a xylophone bar. These blocks are glued together at their edges to form the shell. The grain of ply is cross-grain; this means the grain runs horizontally, around the shell. With staves the grain runs vertically, from top to bottom, which allows the shell to resonate more freely. Another important factor is the amount of glue used. In ply construction the plys, or layers of wood, are glued together across their surface area using a lot of glue, which inhibits free vibration. Staves are glued at their edges only; this allows the shell to resonate with the natural tone of solid wood.

Another important factor for tone and resonance is at the bearing edge. A ply bearing edge is cut with the grain which makes it more difficult for vibration to transfer through the wood; this impedes resonance. The stave bearing edge is cut across the grain which opens the wood allowing vibrations to travel freely through the staves creating more resonance and so greater tone and volume.

Specifications

Available in Ash, Maple and Bubinga in the following sizes:
10" x 5.5"
10" x 6.5"
12" x 5.5"
12" x 6.5"
13" x 5.5"
13" x 6.5"
14" x 5.5"


Most of this we know, but I just posted all of it haha. I hope this answered your question.

[RHD03]

I have messed around with the bubinga, it was a sweet sounding snare it was at my local drum shop, then I saw the price ouch, but still not bad considering. I bought the Natal Old world bronze 6.5 x 14 and love it, the build and quality are top notch.

Is that the hammered or smooth shell? Either way I'm sure it's beautiful.

[zarrdoss]

Well it was not that bad, like $579 if I remember correctly, not bad at all considering the craftsmanship and quality you get in a Natal snare.

[RHD03]

Well it was not that bad, like $579 if I remember correctly, not bad at all considering the craftsmanship and quality you get in a Natal snare.

True story. I am just getting to know them. I've yet to try one, but that might be a mistake. I love those lugs too, very cool stuff going on there.

[zarrdoss]

Is that the hammered or smooth shell? Either way I'm sure it's beautiful.

Its the smooth shell

[RHD03]

Gorgeous man.

Uh oh...feeling the GAS coming on...

[zarrdoss]

Gorgeous man.

Uh oh...feeling the GAS coming on...

Thanks, I love it and highly recommend Natal

[RHD03]

Thanks, I love it and highly recommend Natal

I only wished that they were more plentiful here in the U S.

[pastor_bob]

The lugs are reminiscent of the DW lugs.

[RHD03]

The lugs are reminiscent of the DW lugs.

Yes they are...maybe that's why I like them...

[zarrdoss]

They have a 6.5 x 14 Bubunga stave on e-bay right now for 599.99 with free shipping, If I did not already spend my Christmas bonus I would be tempted.

[Cuban]

I only wished that they were more plentiful here in the U S.

I think all that will change this year.

[RHD03]

I think all that will change this year.

That would be great. You can find them here but there's just not that much variety yet from what I could tell.

[noreastbob]

Some one should inform Natal that not all ply shells have horizontal grain.

[kyle102565]

The lugs are reminiscent of the DW lugs.

thats what i thought of also. which brings me to this lil funfact, DW bought the rights for their lugs off of Camco and bought their inventory, Tama took their pedal design and all blueprints and built the Iron Cobra.
Camco! now a prized possession amongst collectors

[Dodeska]

Our practice studio is about half a mile away from the Natal/Marshall HQ in Milton Keynes. I might just have to pop in there and have a look round!

[DrumRookie]

I wonder if they have any "pre natal" ones for sale..

[Drumbledore]

A friend of mine who runs one of our local drumshops has a few Natal kits and snares in stock.....gee they all sound good. Very tempted, but I've got to watch my budget at the moment.

[itchie]

i have played the bubinga and the maple snare ..no kits have surfaced in perth yet

not amazing but still very good for the price

[drumstix]

I wonder if they have any "pre natal" ones for sale..

Oh dear...

[Drumbledore]

I wonder if they have any "pre natal" ones for sale..

Oh dear...

Hmmm....so does that mean if you missed out on a sale for any of these, that you get 'post-Natal depression'?