favorite this post Oct 15 Pearl, Yamaha Snare Drums MINT 100 (Palm Springs ) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. The Fibes trademark was also purchased in December, thus reuniting the original name and product. Fibes Acrylic Drums 70s 2,800 (Redlands ) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. In December of 1994 the factory was purchased and moved into a newly-designed facility in Austin, Texas. After eight months, an agreement was made. Tommy Robertson learned of the status of Darwin Drums, and began negotiations to purchase the factory from Darwin. They mainly used Jasper maple shells, but towards the end of there run, they used Keller shells and also made acrylic kits. The Austin era Fibes are top of the line made in Austin, Texas, Tommy Robertson took over the company in 1994. The Fibes trademark was sold to another party, who had a business agreement with Martin to distribute Fibes drumsticks.Ĭorder sold the company in 1990 to Sammy Darwin, a radio programming consultant, who operated the company under the name Darwin until early 1994. I guess not too many people here know much about Fibes drums. Smoke finish Acrylic 22x14, 13x9 and 16x16, these drums sound as youd expect (and as good as vistalites) and have some lovely little design touches, ball and. With the onslaught of foreign competition, Martin sold the fixtures, machinery, inventory, and equipment to Jim Corder who renamed the business Corder Drums. The company thrived for about 10 years, but because Martins interest in drum manufacturing was a low priority, the company did not keep up with changes in the market place. Martin Organisation, makers of Martin Guitars. Eventually, Bob and John decided to sell the company to the C.F.
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They came up with the name by combining the core sound of a drum-vibes, short for vibrations, and fiberglass, the material used in the original drum shells.įibes quickly became one of the foremost American manufacturers of professional quality percussion instruments. Hören Sie A Look at Nelson Drum Shop with Bryson Nelson von Drum History sofort auf Ihrem Tablet, Telefon oder im Browser kein Herunterladen erforderlich. and transparent acrylic materials in the construction of drum shells. Bryson Nelson has created a shop that not only is a mecca for vintage drum lovers, but also a place where drummers of all levels can come and enjoy the community that is very unique to our drum world. Here is the entire history if you are curious:įibes Drum Company was originally founded in 1966 by Bob Grauso, a professional drummer, and John Morena, a specialist in composite materials, and also a drummer. Fibes Drum Company was a US musical instrument manufacturing company that produced. They are great drums especailly the Austin built drums, I love my little Fibes kit. In addtion, the fact that Fibes is no longer building drums makes the desirable too. As Wayne mentioned the assocaition with Jasper built shells, the same company as Gretch shell came from is part of the allure.
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