Polmuz
Polmuz drums Maple Model 1 KELLER - 20/12/14/16 - Yellow Wax
Polmuz drums Maple Model 1 KELLER - 20/12/14/16 - Yellow Wax
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The drums of the reactivated Polmuz brand bear no resemblance to their prototypes from the last century. Today Polmuz is above all bold design combined with proven and solid technologies known from the products of the best brands.
The maple shells of this set give complete freedom in shaping the sound, working well in any musical genre. The minimalist, old-school look of Polmuz drums pays homage to the brand's history and gives them a vintage character.
Groundbreaking, unconventional designs, high quality craftsmanship and convincing sound mean that today the Polmuz tradition is starting anew!
POLMUZ Model 1 MAPLE is produced with the utmost care in our workshop in Gdynia.
Specification:
- Wood: Maple
- Shells: 6 plies (5mm)
- Finish: WAX, Matte
- Hardware: Chrome
- Suspension: Non-invasive tom suspension
- Edge: 45 degree edges, sharp, polished, waxed (Polmuz developed technology making tuning as easy as a Sunday morning)
- Hoops : bent 2.3mm
- Bass drum lugs: cast
- Lugs: highest quality Tube lug
- Bass drum legs: sturdy with hidden spurs
- Custom sticker : yes with buyer's name
- Tuning: Very wide tuning range from high jazz to low growling toms, special bearing edges allow "off-pitch" tuning
- Dampening: Percussion requires no dampening due to lack of unwanted overtones, only a ring-damped head is recommended on bass drum
Possible add-ons
- Stainless steel screws - 100 PLN
- Oil-wax interior protection - 300 PLN
- Non-standard drum depth - 300 PLN surcharge
- Artwork and artistic decorations on drums - individual quote
- Band logo or other decorations on resonant head - individual quote
- Gold hardware - individual quote
- Cast hoops - individual quote
Cymbals and hardware are not included in the set.
Warranty
Each Polmuz shell, after passing the test, 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 of 6 layers of maple with a total thickness of 5 mm. The highest priority when designing Polmuz drums was sound. Balanced mids and highs provide great versatility across many musical styles. The full, powerful character and rich resonance of the shells was achieved through carefully selected layers of maple, as well as focus on shell shaping and edge profile.
Edges
The 45° edge bevel ensures they make contact with the head at the optimal point. Each edge on Polmuz drums has been polished and additionally waxed, ensuring ideal contact between the head and shell. The result is clean sound across the full frequency range. Sharp bearing edge finishing on toms provides quick attack and short sustain, while rounded edge on bass drums generates unique and warm vintage sound.
Finish
The matte finish of Polmuz drums gives each set a unique look and distinctive sound. The lacquer used for the finish on Maple Polmuz drums is of the highest quality.
Tube Lug
Tube Lug style lugs are characteristic of all Polmuz drums. The unique Tube Lug construction makes them look like traditional mounts, but the lug shell "floats" above the drum shell to minimize contact with the drum. This allows the entire drum to resonate across the full range of sounds. To minimize the risk of the drums going out of tune, each one features a long screw that seats deeply in the lug. Additionally, each lug has double reinforcement in the form of washers - metal and nylon - which guarantee tuning stability.
Chrome hardware
In Polmuz drums all hardware is finished with a chrome coating. The beautiful appearance gives 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 statement of quality and style. Made of solid brass, the chrome Polmuz lettering 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 construction makes it easy to position toms closer together, providing greater freedom and comfort. Additionally, parts made from aluminum ensure lower weight.
Bass drum lugs
The lugs on Polmuz drum sets are equipped with rubber washers that help protect their wooden hoops from damage. In this arrangement, the lugs and hoops form one cohesive whole, so they don't separate or rattle even with loose tuning.
Heads
Transparent, 1-ply high-quality heads are used on the drums.
The bottom heads additionally feature a wide muffling collar. The resonant heads are distinguished by characteristic vintage-style heads with clear Polmuz logo.
Quality and Professionalism
Polmuz, like the highest series from leading manufacturers, is treated individually, meaning there can be no compromise or defect in the drum set. Each percussion element undergoes careful inspection upon unpacking and is checked with a discerning, professional 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 greater sense of professionalism and comfort. As we well know, a perfectly smooth edge brings joy and satisfaction during the traditional ritual of running your hand along the edge before installing 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 is nothing more pleasant than smoothly threading screws into perfectly fitted lugs. After such thorough quality control, individual components of the set receive a sticker with a serial number, date, and a handwritten signature confirming the drum's high quality. Should any defect or irregularity be found, the shell is manufactured anew.
About the Polmuz Brand
Polmuz - a legendary brand producing the first Polish drums, known to every percussionist. The company was founded in the 1960s, and its facilities were located at 75/77 Grochowska Street in Warsaw. Besides drums, Polmuz also produced percussion accessories and wind instruments. The last drums were manufactured in the late 1990s, after which they completely disappeared from the market. In 2018, the team from the specialist percussion shop DrumStore in Gdynia decided to revive the Polmuz brand by acquiring full rights to its name.
Today, Polmuz produces high-quality drum sets and ethnic instruments that are in no way inferior to the best products from competitors. Bold design combined with proven solutions has allowed Polmuz to rapidly conquer not only the Polish percussion market, but also the hearts of those who remember their first Polmuz drums.
