Brady Drum Company
| Company type | Drums |
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| Website | Official website |
Brady Drum Company was an Australian manufacturing company who specialised in handcrafted
Perth, Western Australia
.
History
Chris Brady introduced the world's first solid wood (hollow tree trunk) modern snare drum, and revolutionised the ply shell and block shell method of construction. He possibly created the world's first 10", 12" and 16" snare drums, and is credited with their popularisation in modern music.[1]
The company's client list includes over 400 internationally renowned drummers including
Tre Cool and Thomas Lang.[2] Though the company manufactures all drums shells, their fame is gained from their snare drums.[citation needed
]
In April 2015, Brady Drum Company ceased production of their instruments, following Chris Brady's ongoing health complications. In November 2015, Brady Drum Company announced the closure of the company via its official website and Facebook page.[3]
Sources
- ^ "Grand Kahuna". Archived from the original on 27 April 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
- ^ "Artists". Archived from the original on 27 April 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
- ^ "Brady Closure". Retrieved 26 November 2015.
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