Craviotto Drums
Craviotto Drums was founded in 2004 by master builder Johnny Craviotto. Johnny has been known widely as the best drum craftsmen for Solid Shell Drums and his drums are widely coveted as the "Best Wood Drums" money can get.
Prior to setting up the Craviotto Drum Company, Johnny had an extensive collaboration with DW Drums where his drums were the flagship line of DW.
Craviotto Drums are made to order and production is limited to as little as 70 kits a year and a few hundred snare drums.
Contact us if you're interested in making a drum of your dreams!
Prior to setting up the Craviotto Drum Company, Johnny had an extensive collaboration with DW Drums where his drums were the flagship line of DW.
Craviotto Drums are made to order and production is limited to as little as 70 kits a year and a few hundred snare drums.
Contact us if you're interested in making a drum of your dreams!
Custom Shop Snare Drums
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Completely bespoke and entirely handmade, Craviotto Custom Shop snare drums were created to meet the needs of drummers who were seeking a truly customised, personal sound and feel. Each Craviotto Custom Shop snare drum is made from a single, solid board of hand-selected premium grade hardwood. Along with Johnny’s unique bending process, we cure and hand finish each shell to ensure strength, stability, and unparalleled performance.
Craviotto Custom Shop snare drums are made to your exact specifications. You determine the size, the bearing edges, the inlay options, and the finish. Craviotto’s Custom Shop offerings feature our proprietary lugs, as well as the flawless workmanship that has made Johnny Craviotto a legend among drummers and drum builders.
Craviotto Custom Shop snare drums provide unsurpassed tone, unequaled performance, and offer a one-of-a-kind instrument as original as the artist playing it.
Craviotto Custom Shop snare drums are made to your exact specifications. You determine the size, the bearing edges, the inlay options, and the finish. Craviotto’s Custom Shop offerings feature our proprietary lugs, as well as the flawless workmanship that has made Johnny Craviotto a legend among drummers and drum builders.
Craviotto Custom Shop snare drums provide unsurpassed tone, unequaled performance, and offer a one-of-a-kind instrument as original as the artist playing it.
Options for Custom Shop Drums
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Lugs : Diamond Tube Lugs/Diamond Cast Lugs/Marquise Lugs.
Finishes : Satin Oil, Wrap or Gloss Lacquer (15% Upcharge for Lacquer Finishes) Standard Shells : Maple, Walnut, Ash, Mahogany, Cherry Exotic Shells : Birds Eye Maple, Curly Maple, Hickory, Red Birch and more. The upcharge for Exotic Shells range from 20-40%. Inlays : Maple, Walnut or Cherry Custom Shop Drums comes with One Free Inlay. For any additional Inlays, there would be a $200 upcharge. Bag : Exclusive Craviotto Snare Bag is included for each Custom Shop Snare Drum. Heads : Remo USA Ambassador Hoops : 2.3mm Triple Flanged Hoops Throwoff : Trick GS007 Throwoff Pricing : For Standard Shells in Satin Oil, Diamond Tube Lugs and One Inlay - $1600. For Exotic Shells in Satin Oil, Diamond Tube Lugs and One inlay - $1999 and above. Popular Models (Custom Order Only) : 14x6.5 Curly Maple in Satin Oil, 45/45" Edges, Diamond Tube Lugs - $1999 14X7 Mahogany in Satin Oil, Maple Inlay, 45/45" Edges, Diamond Tube Lugs - $1600 14x5.5 Cherry in Satin Oil, Walnut Inlay, BB/45" Edges, Diamond Tube Lugs - $1600 14x6.5 Ash in Satin Oil, Maple Inlay, BB/BB" Edges, Diamond Tube Lugs - $1600 13x7 Walnut in Satin Oil, Maple Inlay, 45/45" Edges, Diamond Tube Lugs - $1600 |
Custom Shop American Ash Snare Drum in 14x6.5 with Satin Oil Finish, Diamond Tube Lugs, Baseball Edges on Top and 45" Edges on the Bottom. Price : $1600.
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Craviotto Custom Shop 14x7 Cherry 45/45 Snare Drum
SGD 1,999.00
This snare drum features 45/45 bearing edges, which yield the most ring, sustain, and harmonics. The 45 degree edge allows the drum to speak clearly with an almost bell-like quality. Because the edge is sharp, there is minimal head contact with the drum shell. This allows the drum to ring and resonate freely without excess muffling from the drumheads.
Shell : Solid Cherry Shell w Reinforcement Rings
Hardware : Chrome Hardware, Diamond Tube Lugs
Finish : Natural Satin with Cherry Inlay
Size : 14x7
Country of Origin : USA
Craviotto Custom Shop Maple 14x6.5 45/45 Snare Drum
SGD 1,999.00
This snare drum features 45/45 bearing edges, which yield the most ring, sustain, and harmonics. The 45 degree edge allows the drum to speak clearly with an almost bell-like quality. Because the edge is sharp, there is minimal head contact with the drum shell. This allows the drum to ring and resonate freely without excess muffling from the drumheads.
Shell : Solid Maple Shell w Reinforcement Rings
Hardware : Chrome Hardware, Diamond Tube Lugs
Finish : Natural Satin with Walnut Inlay
Size : 14x6.5
Country of Origin : USA
Craviotto Custom Shop Walnut 14x6.5 BB/45 Snare Drum
SGD 2,500.00
This snare drum features baseball bat bearing edge on the top and 45 degree bearing edge on the resonant side.
Shell : Solid Walnut Shell w Reinforcement Rings
Hardware : Chrome Hardware, Diamond Tube Lugs
Finish : Natural Satin with Cherry Inlay
Size : 14x6.5
Country of Origin : USA
Craviotto Custom Shop Mahogany 14x6.5 BB Snare Drum
SGD 2,504.00
This special edge pays homage to the rounded, fat bearing edges found on vintage American drums. The Baseball Bat Edge offers the punchiest, most articulate sound option. The Baseball Bat Edge is the ideal choice for drummers looking to replicate the warm tom and resonant bass drum sounds associated with the 1960’s. This edge lends itself particularly well to larger drum sizes and speaks beautifully in mid-to-low tuning ranges.
Shell : Solid Mahogany Shell w Reinforcement Rings
Hardware : Chrome Hardware, Diamond Tube Lugs
Finish : Natural Satin with Walnut Inlay
Size : 14x6.5
Country of Origin : USA
Craviotto Custom Shop Mahogany 14x7 45/45 Snare Drum
SGD 2,504.00
This snare drum features 45/45 bearing edges, which yield the most ring, sustain, and harmonics. The 45 degree edge allows the drum to speak clearly with an almost bell-like quality. Because the edge is sharp, there is minimal head contact with the drum shell. This allows the drum to ring and resonate freely without excess muffling from the drumheads.
Shell : Solid Maple Shell w Reinforcement Rings
Hardware : Chrome Hardware, Diamond Tube Lugs
Finish : Natural Satin with Walnut Inlay
Size : 14x7
Country of Origin : USA
Craviotto Custom Shop Mahogany 14x6.5 30/30 Snare Drum
SGD 2,504.00
The 30 degree bearing edge is called the vintage edge because it was commonly used on vintage drums from the 1930’s onward. The 30 degree bearing edge has a rounded-over profile and is thicker than the 45 degree bearing edge. There is more wood on the 30 degree edge. Because of this, there is more drumhead contact with the solid drum shell. As a result, the sound is rounder and more focused. The shell still rings clearly and projection is still uncompromised, but the additional harmonics and excess ring are more contained. Also, the overall resonance is slightly suppressed and punchier.
Shell : Solid Mahogany Shell w Reinforcement Rings
Hardware : Chrome Hardware, Diamond Tube Lugs
Finish : Natural Satin with Cherry Inlay
Size : 14x6.5
Country of Origin : USA
Craviotto Custom Shop Mahogany 14x8 45/45 Snare Drum
SGD 2,624.00
This snare drum features 45/45 bearing edges, which yield the most ring, sustain, and harmonics. The 45 degree edge allows the drum to speak clearly with an almost bell-like quality. Because the edge is sharp, there is minimal head contact with the drum shell. This allows the drum to ring and resonate freely without excess muffling from the drumheads.
Shell : Solid Maple Shell w Reinforcement Rings
Hardware : Chrome Hardware, Diamond Tube Lugs
Finish : Natural Satin with Walnut Inlay
Size : 14x8
Country of Origin : USA
Stacked Solid Series
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Innovative, revolutionary, and unique, Craviotto Stacked Solid snare drums and drum sets provide drummers the opportunity to create an instrument that truly achieves their imagined drum sound. Totally customisable and entirely handmade to your exacting specifications, each Craviotto Stacked Solid Shell drum is as unique as the artist playing it.
By creating a solid shell drum comprised of two or more tone woods, Craviotto Drum Company has expanded the tonal spectrum and has opened a new world of colour possibilities to drummers. Stacked Solid drums represent both a visual and sonic works of art. By creating your own unique Stacked Solid drum set or snare drum, you’ll begin the musical journey of discovering new and uncharted sounds, textures, and colours making you as unique as the instrument you’re playing.
By creating a solid shell drum comprised of two or more tone woods, Craviotto Drum Company has expanded the tonal spectrum and has opened a new world of colour possibilities to drummers. Stacked Solid drums represent both a visual and sonic works of art. By creating your own unique Stacked Solid drum set or snare drum, you’ll begin the musical journey of discovering new and uncharted sounds, textures, and colours making you as unique as the instrument you’re playing.
Options for Stacked Solid Snare Drums
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Lugs : Diamond Tube Lugs/Diamond Cast Lugs/Marquise Lugs.
Finishes : Satin Oil, Wrap or Gloss Lacquer (15% upcharge for Lacquer Finishes) Standard Shells : Maple, Walnut, Ash, Mahogany, Cherry Exotic Shells : Birds Eye Maple, Curly Maple, Hickory, Red Birch, Butternut and more, The upcharge for Exotic Shells range from 25-40%. Inlays : Maple, Walnut or Cherry Stacked Solid Drums comes with up to 2 Inlays. Bag : Exclusive Craviotto Snare Bag is included for each Custom Shop Snare Drum. Heads : Remo USA Ambassador Hoops : 2.3mm Triple Flanged Hoops Throwoff : Trick GS007 Throwoff |
Stacked Solid Drum in Walnut/Maple/Walnut with dual Maple Inlay. Price : $1999
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Private Reserve Snare Drums
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Johnny Craviotto and his team of artisans are always aspiring to inspire. Craviotto’s esteemed Private Reserve collection represents the most sumptuous and superb offerings that grace our workbenches. Whether it's an astonishing Ambrosia, a whimsical Curly Walnut, or a beautiful bountiful Birdseye Maple, Private Reserve drums are handcrafted from truly one-of-a-kind anomalous solid wood boards.
Craviotto Private Reserve 2-Way Birch/Walnut 14x6.5 Snare Drum
SGD 3,100.00
Shell : Stacked Solid Birch and Walnut Shell w Reinforcement Rings
Hardware : Chrome Hardware, Diamond Tube Lugs
Finish : Natural Satin with Walnut inlay
Size : 14x6.5
Country of Origin : USA
Craviotto Private Reserve Burnt Curly Maple 14x6.5 45/45 Snare Drum (Sold)
SGD 3,520.00
This snare drum features 45/45 bearing edges, which yield the most ring, sustain, and harmonics. The 45 degree edge allows the drum to speak clearly with an almost bell-like quality. Because the edge is sharp, there is minimal head contact with the drum shell. This allows the drum to ring and resonate freely without excess muffling from the drumheads.
Shell : Solid Curly Maple Shell w Reinforcement Rings
Hardware : Chrome Hardware, Diamond Tube Lugs
Finish : Hand-Burned Curly Maple with Red inlay
Size : 14x6.5
Country of Origin : USA
Options
Wood offerings : Birds Eye Maple, Curly Maple, Butternut (White Walnut), Ambrosia, Curly Walnut, Sycamore and more.
Up charge for Private Reserve Drums ranges from 30-50%. The waiting time can take up to 1 year or more for Craviotto to source for the best woodboards to make these drums.
Up charge for Private Reserve Drums ranges from 30-50%. The waiting time can take up to 1 year or more for Craviotto to source for the best woodboards to make these drums.
Stacked Solid Mahogany/Birds Eye Maple/Mahogany w Flat Black Lacquer and Double Cherry Inlay.
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Private Reserve Birds Eye Maple in Satin Oil Finish.
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Private Reserve Black Acacia in Gloss Lacquer Finish w Abalone Inlay.
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Private Reserve Curly Maple w Burnt Satin Finish and Maple Inlay.
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Custom Shop Drum Kits/Stacked Solid/Private Reserve
Private Reserve Curly Maple in Burnt Satin Finish.
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American Black Walnut Drum Kit in 13x9, 16x16, 22x14, 14x6.5 Snare.
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Representing the pinnacle of drum building in the most advanced form, Craviotto’s handcrafted single ply, solid shell drum sets are the perfect blend of innovation and tradition.
Craviotto Drum Company’s single ply, solid drum shells make us fundamentally different from all other manufacturers.
Because of our coveted proprietary single ply construction, Craviotto shells offer unsurpassed warmth, bell-like clarity, unparalleled pureness of tone, clear projection, and impressive sustained resonance.
Craviotto Drum Company’s Custom Shop drum sets offer uncompromised craftsmanship, intelligent innovation, and proprietary features only found on drums bearing the Craviotto badge. From 10" through 26", we handcraft our drums with precision and painstaking attention to detail. Because all our drums are custom-built, we offer a wide range of solid lacquers, sparkle lacquers, or naturally hand rubbed satin oil finishes.
Craviotto Drum Company is committed to helping drummers find, realize, and obtain their ideal drum sound. Some options below include lug options, bearing edge options, and inlay options. Check out some images in the slideshow below.
Craviotto Drum Company’s single ply, solid drum shells make us fundamentally different from all other manufacturers.
Because of our coveted proprietary single ply construction, Craviotto shells offer unsurpassed warmth, bell-like clarity, unparalleled pureness of tone, clear projection, and impressive sustained resonance.
Craviotto Drum Company’s Custom Shop drum sets offer uncompromised craftsmanship, intelligent innovation, and proprietary features only found on drums bearing the Craviotto badge. From 10" through 26", we handcraft our drums with precision and painstaking attention to detail. Because all our drums are custom-built, we offer a wide range of solid lacquers, sparkle lacquers, or naturally hand rubbed satin oil finishes.
Craviotto Drum Company is committed to helping drummers find, realize, and obtain their ideal drum sound. Some options below include lug options, bearing edge options, and inlay options. Check out some images in the slideshow below.
Options for Custom Shop Drumsets :
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Lugs : Marquise Lugs , Diamond Tube Lugs
Finishes : Satin Oil, Wrap or Gloss Lacquer Standard Shells : Maple, Beech, Ash, Poplar, Cherry Exotic Shells : Birds Eye Maple, Curly Maple, Hickory, Red Birch, Butternut, Walnut, Mahogany and more, The upcharge for Exotic Shells ranges from 25-60%. Inlays : Maple, Walnut or Cherry (Prices inclusive of 1 inlay per drum) Stacked Solids : 25% Upcharge on Standard Shells w up to 2 inlays per drum. |
American Black Walnut w Cherry Inlay.
Curly Maple Drum Kit with Green/Clear/Green Lacquer and Double Maple Inlay.
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