Why on earth does anyone need another custom drum company? There is a proliferation of custom drum companies out there. They appear in every acronym combination from D to W to G to M to S. What they really offer comes down to color options. To stand out in this cluttered environment, you better have something more to offer than a fancy finish. That’s why Ford gives you the choice of drum series: Organic (solid, one-piece, steam-bent in over 40 wood species—both domestic and exotic), Ply Series (100% North American Maple or Birch in 10/10 or straight 10-ply configuration), and the Maverick Series (10-ply North American Maple with our exclusive BTS finish—the most durable, road-worthy finish in the world). We also cut the appropriate bearing edge for the size and type of drum and offer unlimited finish options including the aforementioned BTS, gloss or satin lacquer, fade, burst, exotic veneer, custom graphics, or the myriad of wraps currently available to all drum companies. One size fits all is fine for t-shirts. Not for drums. Conformity helps other drum companies in making profits (now that’s something to think about). We’re making custom instruments that will become heirlooms. So, if you’re intent on capturing your own sound rather than settling for one determined by the drum company, you’ve come to the right custom shop.