Ford Drums

Gibson guitar maker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Check out this article from USA TODAY:

Gibson guitar maker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

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usatoday.com The Nashville, Tenn.-based company said it had support from creditors for a deal that would allow it to survive.

Is Guitar Center Hanging By A String?

GC. Gibson. What's the future of the MI? https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/retail/is-guitar-center-hanging-by-a-string-87651

bisnow.com Report suggests growing tastes in electronic dance music and rap to blame for weakening revenues.

Pretty in black.

Maverick Series kit ready for nitro interiors.

Another Ford Maverick Series kit in the works. BTS Elastomer is the toughest finish ever applied to a drum.

Rogers, "Ford-ified!"

Every so often they let Jay out of the shop to go play.

A great Rogers kit being restored by Ford.

Rogers restoration underway.

Proudly on display, Jim’s Music, Tustin, CA.

Goes nicely with your monogrammed shirts.

The FORD Drum Co.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=922QY5NXpMw

youtube.com A sincere thanks to the honesty, integrity, and forthright position of Jimmy Ford and Jay Galen on the subject of drum shells and sound. I would even add, ri...

Restored by Ford.

Ford Drums. Now at Lone Star Percussion — Fullerton, CA.

Gretsch "Fordified" by Ford.

Restoration day. Transformed an ugly Gretsch snare drum into a butterfly and a pair of Pearl toms into a classic hit.

Ford at NAMM

At NAMM. See Ford product at the Aquarian booth.

Hey California: we’re predicting a powerful earthquake.

Organic Series solid walnut. Coming together. And they’re stunning.

Applying final coats to Organic Series solid walnut hoops (shown with BTS elastomer bass drum hoop protector). Now you know what all the hoopla is about.

Like fine furniture.

Organic Series walnut. Building the finish to a level of gloriousness. Takes time. And love. Our passion.

DuraPly Lil’ Buddy in Zebrawood/Ebony ready to ship.

DuraPly Zebrawood/Ebony ready for Prime Time.

Organic Series solid walnut kit: finishing process underway. Likely build the finish up to 20 or so glorious coats.

Imperial snare, circa 1960s, from Sweden is nearly restored. Cut edges, finesse the snare bed, and reconstruct the snare wire system is next. Also requires custom heads as the shell is oversized.

Organic Series solid walnut getting a reverse burst. Finish coats to come. Stay tuned.

Early 60s Swedish Imperial snare getting a much-needed facelift.