Velez Series 13" Tars and Bendirs

These drums are designed to be nimble and brilliant in tone.  We build them with a particularly thin shell, which both highlights the drum's complex overtones, and also makes the drum super light in weight. Versatility in holding positions is enabled by a deep arch grip that is cushioned for comfort and reduced fatigue. On the tar models, a rubber spline is mounted into a groove just behind the bearing-edge contact point - this softens the player's contact with the thin edge and dampens any undesirable brightness.  

A decorative wood inlay adds to the these drums exceptional character.
Please note: The inlays shown may be different than the inlay on your drum, since the selection of inlay material can vary on short notice. 

• 13" diameter x 4 3/4" depth, THIN single-ply steambent Vermont Ash wood.
• Velez style deep arch grip.
• decorative inlay on clear, lacquer finished shell..
• green cording.
• Sharp bearing edge controlled edge spline on tars only.
  
• Recommended REMO Renaissance drumhead.
• roll-stop bumpers help stabilize the drum on stage.

Bendir versions are embellished with 4 fine dacron snare strings threaded through the shell across the back of the drum head to produce the distinctive buzzing sound.. The player can adjust the tension on these snares, or releasing them entirely to eliminate the buzzing effect.

IMPORTANT: DELIVERY INFORMATION
Your drum is made to order in our Vermont workshop, built one at a time for the artist who will play it. Current delivery time averages 6–8 weeks. If you have a performance, event, or deadline coming up, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to check on your order timeline. Follow this link to check out our drums available to ship now.