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Taiko Drums

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taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
A completed prototype in the studio
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
Experimenting with textures in Rhino
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
rendering of drum shell with cnc milled acoustic texture
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
Ash drum staves after CNC machining
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
Drum Staves fitted together after trimming
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
Exterior of drum after cutting exterior shape on our shop-built lathe
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
Ash drum body with natural finish
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
24" diameter stained ash drum body being stretched with hydraulic jacks and ropes
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
Traditional tacks are used to secure the drum head under tension
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
A batch of 4 drum stands designed in Rhino at the ideal playing angle for performance
taiko drum instrument japanese cnc digital fabrication wood Rawhide traditional
Completed 21" Taiko on diagonal performance stand
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Providence, RI, USA

Taiko Drums

Taiko drums are traditional Japanese instruments made from wood, cowhide and metal hardware. Traditionally these drum shells are hollowed out fro Read More

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