POLMUZ Bass Drum 16x14" - with chrome hardware and heads

Delivery 1-3 months

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The price includes drum construction with hardware (lugs, hoops, screws, etc.) / suspension / legs and heads in natural color. Pricing for other finishes is determined individually.

Available Add-ons

• Stainless steel mounting screws - 30 PLN
• Oil-wax protection inside - 100 PLN
• Color finish in wax/oil or torch-burned shells in standard color - 100 PLN
• Perfect edges - edge sharpening and polishing - 100 PLN
• Non-standard drum depth - additional 300 PLN
• Inlay incrustration - 400 PLN
• Drum painting in color inside - 100 PLN
• Veneer / glitter / polyurethane lacquer - individual quote
• Artistic paintings and decorations on drums - individual quote
• Band logo or other decorations on resonant head - individual quote
• Gold hardware - individual quote
• Cast hoops - individual quote

The reactivated Polmuz brand drums bear no resemblance to their counterparts from the last century. Today Polmuz stands above all for bold design combined with proven and solid technologies known from the best brands' products.

The maple shells in this set provide complete freedom in shaping the sound, working perfectly in any musical genre. The minimalist, old-school look of Polmuza drums references the brand's history and gives them a vintage character.

Groundbreaking, unconventional designs, high-quality craftsmanship and convincing sound make Polmuz tradition begin anew today!

POLMUZ Model 1 MAPLE is produced with utmost care in our workshop in Gdynia. Due to hand-finishing and high customer demand, delivery time is 1-3 months

QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM

Like the highest-end series from leading manufacturers, Polmuz is treated individually, which means there can be no defects or irregularities in the set. Every percussion element undergoes meticulous inspection after unpacking and is checked with a keen, expert eye. We strive for Polmuz to be recognized as a premium product. All shell edges must be perfectly straight and smooth, and are additionally waxed to provide an even richer sense of professionalism and comfort. As we well know, a perfectly smooth edge brings joy and happiness during the traditional ritual of running your hand along the edge before fitting a new head - not to mention the ease of tuning the drum and the perfect sound of the shell. Additionally, all drum hardware is checked because there's nothing more pleasant than smoothly threading screws into perfectly fitted lugs. After such thorough quality control, individual set components receive a sticker with a serial number, date and a handwritten signature confirming the high quality of the drum. If a defect or irregularity is found, the shell is remade.

WARRANTY

Every Polmuz shell, after passing the test successfully, receives a lifetime warranty and the hardware used in Polmuz drums receives a 3-year warranty.

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FEATURES

100% maple shells

The Maple series shells are made from 6 layers of maple with a total thickness of 5 mm. The highest priority in designing Polmuz drums was sound. Balanced midrange and high frequencies ensure great versatility across many musical styles. The full, powerful character and rich resonance of the shells were achieved through carefully selected maple layers and focus on shell forming and edge shaping.

Edges

The 45° edge cut ensures optimal contact with the head on a flat surface, making tuning incredibly easy

Many modern companies cut the edge so it contacts the head on the curved part of the bearing edge. This makes tuning very difficult, especially on what's known as a "rag" head

Each edge on Polmuz drums has been sanded and additionally waxed, ensuring ideal contact between head and shell. This results in clean sound across the entire frequency range. Sharp bearing edge finish provides quick attack, selective and expressive sustain.

Finish

The matte finish of Polmuz drums gives each set a unique look and unconventional sound. The lacquer used on Maple series Polmuz drums is of the highest quality.

Tube Lug

Tube Lugs are characteristic of all Polmuz drums. The unique Tube Lug design makes them look like traditional mounts, but the lug body "floats" above the shell to minimize contact with the drum. This allows the entire shell to resonate across the full range of sounds. To minimize the risk of tuning instability, each uses a long screw that sits deep in the lug. Additionally, each has double protection with washers - metal and nylon - guaranteeing tuning stability.

Chrome hardware

All hardware on Polmuz drums features a chrome finish. The beautiful appearance conveys a sense of highest quality materials and breaks with the brand's unfortunate reputation from years past. The cast logo on Polmuz shells is a true declaration of quality and style. Made from solid brass and chrome-plated, the Polmuz nameplate is a guarantee and calling card of the highest level of craftsmanship in every drum.

Mounting system

The non-invasive mounting system ensures maximum resonance and stability regardless of conditions. The streamlined design makes it easy to position toms close together, providing greater freedom and comfort. Additionally, aluminum components keep weight down.

Centerlock hooks

The hooks in Polmuz set centerlock systems are equipped with rubber washers that help protect wooden hoops from damage. In this arrangement, hooks and hoops form one cohesive unit so they don't separate or rattle, even with loose tuning.

Heads

Evans heads are used on the drums. G2 clear on toms and floors, and EMAD on BD. You can order any Evans head for the set.

Resonant TT and FT heads are thin Polmuz Clear. The centerlock resonant head is an excellent-sounding Polmuz fiberskin.

Centerlock heads additionally feature a wide dampening collar. The resonant heads are distinguished by a characteristic vintage-style head with distinctive Polmuz logo.

SPECIFICATION:

• Wood: Maple
• Shells: 6 layers (5mm)
• Finish: WAX, Matte
• Hardware: Chrome
• Suspension: Non-invasive tom suspension
• Bearing Edge: double 45° edges, sharp, polished, waxed (Polmuz patented technology making tuning as easy as a Sunday morning)
• Hoops : 2.3mm bent
• BD Hooks: cast /in case of centerlock/
• Lugs: highest quality Tube lug
• BD Legs: massive with retractable spikes /in case of centerlock/
• Custom sticker : yes with buyer's name
• Tuning: Very wide tuning range from high jazz to low growling toms. Thanks to special bearing edges, "open" tuning is possible
• Damping: Percussion requires no damping due to lack of unwanted overtones. Only on centerlock, a head with a muffling ring is recommended
• Batter head: EVANS according to customer choice at no extra cost
• Resonant head: Polmuz or similar quality 1ply on centerlock with fur texture and damping ring

ABOUT THE BRAND

Polmuz - a legendary brand producing Poland's first drums, known to every percussionist. The company was founded in the 1960s, and its workshops were located at 75/77 Grochowska Street in Warsaw. In addition to drums, Polmuz also produced noise makers and wind instruments. The last drums were made in the late 1990s, after which they completely disappeared from the market. In 2018, the team of the specialist percussion store DrumStore from Gdynia decided to reactivate the Polmuz brand by purchasing full rights to its name.

Today Polmuz represents high-quality percussion sets and ethnic instruments, in no way inferior to the best competition products. Bold design combined with proven solutions have allowed Polmuz to storm not only the Polish percussion market, but also the hearts of those who remember their first Polmuz drums.