What is Bell brass? Bell metal is a hard alloy used for making bells and related instruments, such as cymbals. It is a form of bronze with a higher tin content, usually in approximately a 4:1 ratio of copper to tin. One major difference, is that a bell brass snare drum isn't brass (copper and zinc) at all, it's an alloy of bronze (copper and tin). Bell brass should actually be called bell bronze, or cast bronze, but misleading marketing in the drum industry has lead to confus

2020 has been a year of many things, but most importantly here at RTCustoms, it has been a year of hybrid snare drums. Hybrid is a term used to describe the shell construction that uses more than one material. In our case, usually wood and acrylic. The sections are accurately machined to achieve a perfect join between the materials, and an epoxy glue used for added strength. Here are a few of our favourite hybrid snares from this year: Beer Riff 14x6.5 30ply maple/clear acr

When Brandon came to us and said he wants something rude and dirrrty, we weren't sure whether he had messaged the right RTCustoms, or was...

RTCustoms skateboard snare. Reverse hybrid shell with wood hoops and super cool skateboard detailing.

RTCustoms pirate themed kit build.

Custom collaboration with Beer Riff - maple acrylic Hybrid snare with frosted logos and LED lights

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