“I was looking for a new snare drum and wanted something completely different, I knew about Oriollo Drums and heard great things about their products. That prompted me to reach out and inquire about making me what would be a very unconventional snare drum. I wanted the best of both worlds a drum with the warmth and low end of a spun brass shell but the attack of a spun copper shell. This lead me on my journey into having Vukan create what would be by far one of the best snare drums I have ever played. I have owned almost every incarnation of drum out there, having over 60 snares in my collection at one point. As I eagerly awaited the drum to be created and delivered I stumbled on a few other Oriollo drums and they made the anticipation even greater.
Well, the day finally came and the drum arrived, out of the box it was tuned to perfection and sounded amazing even played with the softest touch. The next step was to examine the drum more closely. Once again, I was floored by the quality and the attention to detail on every aspect of this snare drum. You could not help to see that this was make by a true craftsman who clearly knows how to create some of the finest musical instruments in the industry.
I proceeded to take it to my studio that same night, and it performed better than I ever could have imagined. The sound of the drum was on a different level, it has amazing top end crack but the body that could shake a house. Tuned high or low it fit with all types of music, from full on rock to slow soft ballads this drum was a shining star. I have tracked the drum in a variety of tunings and within different situations and it over performs and over delivers in every category. I can honestly say that this could be the “ONE” there really is no reason to look for anything else, this drum will be my main snare for many years to come. I suggest you check one out and trust me you will not be disappointed. Thanks to Vukan who made my dream a reality and now I finally found my sound!