Lignum drums are made using a unique approach to the ‘stave construction’ method. Whilst most stave shells are made by gluing solid wood blocks together, Lignum uses a special interlocking joint design that creates a very strong bond between each stave and results in a shell that is very much like those created by lathing out a solid one-piece shell from a tree.

Lignum uses this method on all drums and customers can choose from our ‘standard’ range using Rock Maple, Birch, Oak and Ash or you could opt for the ultimate in premium woods like Mahogany, Olive Ash, Birds Eye Maple, Rosewood, Teak, Walnut and many others. Whatever wood is used, Lignum drums offer exceptional sounding drums and we will work with you to find the ‘sound’ you desire by choosing the right wood to suit your needs.

Whether you choose the more common woods or go for the absolute ultimate, certain key design features are common to all our drums. Important factors in maintaining the premium sound characteristics include the use of our own solid brass lugs (no cavities or springs) each with two small fixing points to reduce shell stress. the unique Lignum solid brass lugs are also available in chrome, brushed chrome or Ice chrome finishes to offer you, the customer, another special touch to complete your exclusive drum or drum set.

the finest bearing edges (different options available) and finishes that enhance the sound of drums, not ‘choke’ the shell as can be the case with manufacturers who use many layers of polyester lacquer.

All our drums are available in a vast range of colours and a variety of finishes, including oiled, waxed, satin and high-gloss. The fittings and hardware are all premium quality (not generic parts as so often used by so-called custom builders) sourced specifically to support the Lignum goal of ‘the ultimate sound’ whilst providing true durability. For example all hoops are 2.3mm which are much better suited to stave-shell drums and so die-cast are not offered.

watch this live track and drumsolo from Richard Heijerman with his band Sjako! he plays his Lignum Honduras Rosewood kit. sizes are 10x8 / 12x8 / 14x12floortom / 22x16bass and 14x5.5 snaredrum. all toms and snare are fitted with normal single ply coated ambassadors the bassdrum with powerstroke 3 batter and ambassador coated on front.