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We at awdrums are now proud to offer Bearing Edge custom exotic snare drums. Bearing Edge is a small, custom drum-building operation based in
Atlanta. Specializing in high-end, wood-hoop maple drums gorgeously finished in exotic veneers, owner Kevin Pinson understands the value of quality over quantity.
All Bearing Edge snare drums come standard with Trick throw off's and butt plates along with Puresound brass snare wires. 

Please read the following review from Modern Drummer Nov. 2001

Bearing Edge Drums

We can custom make whatever you want, shell size, depth, exotic finishes, throws and wires. The sky is the limit and with a short turn around time, only 3 to 4 weeks. Special order your one of a kind drum today!

Custom built and delivered by Bearing Edge Drums to Travis McNabb of the country supergroup Sugarland. 11ply Macassar Ebony shell with matching hoops, this baby is a monster. 10"x14" snare with legs.

10 ply maple Bearing Edge drum with Bubinga finish (inside the shell as well) with Italian Olive Ash hoops custom built for Todd Sucherman from the super group STYX.

The Building Process

MASTER DRUM BUILDER KEVIN PINSON IN ACTION.

MASTER DRUM BUILDER KEVIN PINSON IN ACTION.

30 YEAR OLS SPALTED MAPLE HOOPS WITH BUBINGA ON THE INSIDE.

30 YEAR OLS SPALTED MAPLE HOOPS WITH BUBINGA ON THE INSIDE.

HOOPS AFTER LACQURE APPLIED.

HOOPS AFTER LACQURE APPLIED.

BUBINGA INLAY ON INSIDE OF HOOPS.

BUBINGA INLAY ON INSIDE OF HOOPS.

HOOPS AFTER THE BUBINGA INLAY APPLIED.

HOOPS AFTER THE BUBINGA INLAY APPLIED.

KELLER MAPLE SHELLS WITH EXOTIC BUBINGA ON INSIDE & OUT.

KELLER MAPLE SHELLS WITH EXOTIC BUBINGA ON INSIDE & OUT.

HOOPS AND SHELLS READY TO BE DRILLED FOP HARDWARE.

HOOPS AND SHELLS READY TO BE DRILLED FOP HARDWARE.

SPALTED MAPLE SNARE SHELL TO ACCENT THE BUBINGA SHELLS.

SPALTED MAPLE SNARE SHELL TO ACCENT THE BUBINGA SHELLS.

5PC BEARING EDGE KIT READY FOR HARDWARE.

5PC BEARING EDGE KIT READY FOR HARDWARE.

10" & 12" TOMS.

10" & 12" TOMS.

THE EXOTIC BUBINGA WOOD IS STUNNING TO SAY THE LEAST.

THE EXOTIC BUBINGA WOOD IS STUNNING TO SAY THE LEAST.

HEAD TEST FIT,..OH YEAH IT'S COMING TOGETHER.

HEAD TEST FIT,..OH YEAH IT'S COMING TOGETHER.

SWEET LIKE CANDY.

SWEET LIKE CANDY.

NOTICE THE BUBINGA INLAY ON THE WOODEN HOOPS.

NOTICE THE BUBINGA INLAY ON THE WOODEN HOOPS.

CUSTOM BEARING EDGE TOM MOUNT. MADE FROM A SOLID PEICE OF BRASS.

CUSTOM BEARING EDGE TOM MOUNT. MADE FROM A SOLID PEICE OF BRASS.

STUNNING

STUNNING

THIS IS A SLAM DUNK, NOTICE THE BACKBOARD.

THIS IS A SLAM DUNK, NOTICE THE BACKBOARD.

AND THEN THERE WAS THREE!

AND THEN THERE WAS THREE!

10" TOM FINISHED IN BUBINGA INSIDE AND OUT.

10" TOM FINISHED IN BUBINGA INSIDE AND OUT.

10" & 12" TOMS,.....SWEET!

10" & 12" TOMS,.....SWEET!

10",12" & 15" FLOOR TOM

10",12" & 15" FLOOR TOM

FLOOR TOM 15"X15" WITH CUSTOM LEG SUPPORT AND LEGS.

FLOOR TOM 15"X15" WITH CUSTOM LEG SUPPORT AND LEGS.

CUSTOM TURN LOCK SYSTEM.

CUSTOM TURN LOCK SYSTEM.

THESE BABIES WILL BE JOINING A 20X20 KICK, 15X15 FLOOR TOM AND 7X14 SNARE.

THESE BABIES WILL BE JOINING A 20X20 KICK, 15X15 FLOOR TOM AND 7X14 SNARE.

DW WHO?

DW WHO?

REMO EMPEROR 2 PLY CLEAR HEADS.

REMO EMPEROR 2 PLY CLEAR HEADS.

DO YOU SEE THE ALIEN.

DO YOU SEE THE ALIEN.

20"X20" VIRGIN BASS DRUM.

20"X20" VIRGIN BASS DRUM.

COMPLETED 5PC BEARING EDGE DRUM KIT.

COMPLETED 5PC BEARING EDGE DRUM KIT.

10",12",15",20" & 5.5"X14" SNARE.

10",12",15",20" & 5.5"X14" SNARE.

COMPLETED 5PC BEARING EDGE DRUM KIT, PURE SWEETNESS.

COMPLETED 5PC BEARING EDGE DRUM KIT, PURE SWEETNESS.

A TRUE WORK OF ART, STUNNING BUBINGA SHELLS WITH BIRDSEYE MAPLE HOOPS.

A TRUE WORK OF ART, STUNNING BUBINGA SHELLS WITH BIRDSEYE MAPLE HOOPS.

THE CONTRASTING SNARE PULLS IT ALL TOGETHER.

THE CONTRASTING SNARE PULLS IT ALL TOGETHER.

LET MA AT THESE TUBS!

LET MA AT THESE TUBS!

Bearing Edge 4pc

This is a one of a kind Bearing Edge/Ayotte Custom 4-piece drum kit in stunning, shiny Italian liquid polyesther finish with bubinga on the 100% maple shells and with 100% maple wood hoops in olive ash burl.

This is a one of a kind Bearing Edge/Ayotte Custom 4-piece drum kit in stunning, shiny Italian liquid polyesther finish with bubinga on the 100% maple shells and with 100% maple wood hoops in olive ash burl.

This kit sounds incredible! There are absolutely no breaks, cracks, gouges, or damage whatsoever. This kit is in perfect/mint condition. I accept Paypal. I can only ship to U.S. Ebayers with confirmed residences via PayPal. Any questions...just ask! No stands or cymbals with this kit, just the beautiful one of a kind drums.

This kit sounds incredible! There are absolutely no breaks, cracks, gouges, or damage whatsoever. This kit is in perfect/mint condition. I accept Paypal. I can only ship to U.S. Ebayers with confirmed residences via PayPal. Any questions...just ask! No stands or cymbals with this kit, just the beautiful one of a kind drums.

Tension rods and shafts made out of solid brass.

Tension rods and shafts made out of solid brass.

This includes a 18" bass drum that is 19.5" deep heads by Remo Powerstroke 3 Fiberskyn 3 and Aquarian Super Kick II.

This includes a 18" bass drum that is 19.5" deep heads by Remo Powerstroke 3 Fiberskyn 3 and Aquarian Super Kick II.

Incredible sounding 7"x14" snare drum.

Incredible sounding 7"x14" snare drum.

A 14" floor tom that is 15" deep heads by Evans G1 coated & clear.

A 14" floor tom that is 15" deep heads by Evans G1 coated & clear.