This one lives in Norway now

It was a pleasure to work on this, and share it at the 2021 Chicago Drum show. Thank you to William F. Ludwig III for signing it.

Re-focus

The most important things in life have to do with family. We are grateful for ours.

4x14 Worldmax Black over Brass bare shell.

This one is a bare shell, #18 for me engraving on a drum. This sold as is to a local drummer. It was a very respectful socially distanced transaction. The pattern was adapted from a 1920’s 4” Black Beauty “Deep Cut” drum.

"Pandemic"

I have completed 3 drums since my last day at work on the 13th of March. This last one is an 8" black nickel over brass WorldMax snare, and just like in Havana, you put things together with what is on hand. Old Acrolite parts. It sounds great.

This one has the diamond set in the i of Pandemic. The badge is brass and has the Covid-19 Virus animated around the vent. I adapted a pattern from an early Conn drum engraved in the 20’s or 30’s.

Deco pattern Black Beauty

This one is for my good friend Bob Oyler. He has allowed me to work with him at the Chicago drum show the last couple years, and I am thankful. This drum has 6 diamonds from his late mother’s rings set in the logo panel. A lot of hear went in to this one on all sides. Thanks Bob O!

Belt Buckle

This is a Sterling Silver belt buckle for my brother Jim. It now bears the Christensen Family Crest. Another learning experience.

Paisley Baby

This is my first drum engraving for hire. Carlos Agureo is a collector and has been dreaming of this on a drum for a couple years. We spoke about it at the drum show in May 2018 and now it’s in his stash.

Donation Drum

I did some engraving as a donation to Trinity Percussion, WorldMax, Fanny, Institute for the Musical Arts. This is the assembled drum. Thank You Joseph England for the opportunity to "Play it Forward". 

I.M.A. Donation drum. Trinity Custom Drums, Fanny, WorldMax

Thank You Joseph England for this  opportunity to give.

Next?

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Nate Dawg is back in action.

I have the World Max Black over Brass shell snare drum engraved and assembled. I received the drum as a gift from my son and daughter in law, and have been waiting for some degree of proficiency to come before scratching it up.  This drum sounds as good as it looks. 

Nate Dawg Engraving

There are about 3 panels left on the black over brass snare drum shell. I have the patterns done. My working space is proving to be very nice. The new En-Set machine is a great helper. 

Wood Hoops

This is the latest drum engraving "Paisley" all set up. New wood hoops on the 16" Floor tom.