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Adam the Drum Maker

Making lumber louder since aught-six

About Me

I have been hand-making drums roughly since the beginning of '06. What kind of drums? Kit drums, for playing rock, jazz, blues, or anything else in that vein. These are unique, custom-made, stave-shell drums that can be tailored to fit any need.
Some may call it a hobby, but it has been more like an obsession to me. I'm a perfectionist, which is why I would say I'm NOT making pro-quality drums just yet, but quality improves with each iteration. Look at the pictures and judge for yourself. They look great, sound great, and keep getting better.
I'm interested in breaking the mold, too. I would like to be able to make something completely weird and unique. I'm open to ideas, and willing to take a commission.
Go to AdamUllrich.com to see more pictures and read a little. My web-design skills are steadily improving too ;)
You Are Animal
A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts.
You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary.
But you sure can beat a good drum.
"Kill! Kill!" The Muppet Personality Test
A little about me... I work full time as an IT Admin at Creative Alliance in downtown Louisville. I graduated with a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from UofL's Speed School of Engineering in May of '04. I'm intelligent, quiet, independant, laid-back... an INTJ (take the Meyer-Briggs personality test to find out what you are). I try to be creative and productive as much as possible, and to drink beer the rest of the time.

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My Blog

The so called Grown Up survey

1. What bill do you hate paying the most?Insight broadband. I feel like the internet should be a lot cheaper in this day and age.2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?Red Lobster of a...
Posted by Adam the Drum Maker on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:16:00 PST

Skills and Interests - an interesting exercise

I'm asking you, the reader, to do me a favor if you have a few minutes of free time. I'm trying to collect some information about myself with the intent of completing an interesting exercise I read a...
Posted by Adam the Drum Maker on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:49:00 PST

Just keeping my mind occupied with a survey

1. Your ex and you= say hi when we see each other2. I am listening to= the hum of the refrigerator3. Maybe I should= stop caring and try to get over it4. I love= my friends5. Chocolate= yummy6. I don'...
Posted by Adam the Drum Maker on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:01:00 PST

Music survey, this one's kind of cool

1. Of all the bands/artists in your cd/record collection, which one do you own the most of?Motorhead, with Iron Maiden coming in a close second2. What was the last song you listened to?Down Payment Bl...
Posted by Adam the Drum Maker on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:18:00 PST

Intricately designed snare...

This is a maple snare, 14x7 (roughly), which I have painted with an animal-based theme loosely rooted in aboriginal artwork. The entire design is one single line which snakes its way around the drum ...
Posted by Adam the Drum Maker on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 02:07:00 PST

How I've changed in 4 years

I normally refrain from posting surveys, but I found this one vaguely intriguing... but I refuse to post it as a bulletin. I feel these things make more sense in blog form.---- 4 Years Ago (May of '0...
Posted by Adam the Drum Maker on Tue, 29 May 2007 12:42:00 PST

New drums

These are the latest super-sexy drums to be finished. Pictures are followed by an overly-verbose description from my website. Yippee!...These drums are made from black walnut. They're all stave she...
Posted by Adam the Drum Maker on Tue, 15 May 2007 12:18:00 PST

Survey Says... Good Enough!

I am obligated to post this blog.  Fill it out if you so choose.1. Who are you? 2. Are we friends? 3. When and how did we meet? 4. Do you have a crush on me? 5. Would you kiss me? 6. Give me a ni...
Posted by Adam the Drum Maker on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST