Keith Keough, joined forces with such drummers as: Ian Matthews, Al Murray, Pete Salisbury, Stu Warmington, Alan Kitching and created the British Drum Company, which produces drums and accessories associated with them. Currently company is launching the Axial series pipe band drums
Axial is a new series with range of advanced technology pipe band drums from the British Drum Co. All instruments are handcrafted in UK to British Drum Co.’s highest standards. Drums from the Axial series are seminal moment in the evolution of pipe band drums. Axial takes the concept of a high-tension, free-floating system to unsurpassed levels of innovation and performance.
Each drum is handcrafted using cold-press moulding process to create an 8ply grade A Scandinavian Birch shell and features our revolutionary N-Circle bearing edge system. Hardware has been precisely designed using low weight and high strength metals for optimal functionality.
British Drum Co. Axial Twin Snare
- Axial – 14” x 12” Twin Snare
- 8ply Grade A Scandinavian Birch Shell
- 45º Bearing Edges
- Remo USA Heads
- Gravity-fed cast Aluminium Hoops
- Direct Drive Snare Mechanism Top and Bottom
Direct Drive Snare Mechanism Top and Bottom:
British Drum Co. Axial Tenor Drum
- 8ply 5mm Grade A Scandinavian Birch Shell
- 45º Bearing Edges
- Remo USA Heads
- FlipBack Quick Release System
- SecureLoc Tensioning system
British Drum Co. Axial Bass Drum
- 8ply 5mm Grade A Scandinavian Birch Shell
- 45º Bearing Edges
- Remo USA Heads
- FlipBack Quick Release System
- SecureLoc Tensioning system
- Multi-position Carry Rail
Axial Series finishes: