Arbiter Drums
In 1975, Ivor Arbiter released the Autotune drums which were constructed of fiberglass and was the beginning of the single screw tuning system. The tuning model used on these instruments were similar to the lid of a canning jar. The lid tightens like a screw which either increases or decreases the tension on the heads. In the late 90’s Ivor discovered the V-Clamp and based his current single-screw tuning system on this clamp. This discovery spawned the AT series which is available in either the Maple series or the Vibrasonic (basswood).
The AT system gave birth to the “Flats” series which was released in ’99. It is basically a lighter version of the AT series. The Flats series won “Best New Product of 1999” from the Music Industry Association. In 2002, Flats Lite was released which was a whole kit in a box. Cymbals, drum sticks, and all the pieces came in the box. This was capable only because of the unique design of the drums. Arbiter Flats remove so much of the shell and leave only the important bearing edge yet still retain the quality and sound of standard drums. Arbiter Drums VideosHere are a couple videos that let you see what these innovational Arbiter kits look like. The last video offers a review of the Traps A400 Drums.Leave Arbiter Drums and Return Home |