Doc Sweeney Drums

Doc Sweeney Drums Drum manufacturer specializing in building solid wood drums using steam bending, stave, and segment construction methods. Custom Drum Company

Marketing drums in US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, China, Chile, Italy, Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, Singapore, Vietnam

HolloCore snares deliver a deep, full-bodied sound with a powerful, focused attack. Fat & Punchy Available in Maple, Elm...
06/15/2026

HolloCore snares deliver a deep, full-bodied sound with a powerful, focused attack. Fat & Punchy Available in Maple, Elm, and Mahogany. Equipped with a multi-step strainer for enhanced versatility.

06/14/2026

This demo video is a follow up to the short video we posted last week that showed the internal structure of the Focus Series snare.

If you’re interested in acquiring one, please contact 559-222-5011, 412-458-4066 or 386-236-8604.
If they’re sold out, please DM me.

‘Cook’ features a 14x4.5x0.375” thick Bolivian Rosewood (also known as Pau Ferro) shell with 45-degree rounded edges and...
06/13/2026

‘Cook’ features a 14x4.5x0.375” thick Bolivian Rosewood (also known as Pau Ferro) shell with 45-degree rounded edges and a high-gloss poly finish. It has a ten lug layout and is outfitted with an Inde strainer. Bolivian Rosewood is a dense species that yields snares with exceptional sensitivity, articulation, and robust projection.

Contact us for more information. It’s ready to ship.

06/12/2026

A look inside ‘Sonorous Beast’. 14x8 Padauk stave shell with 0.5” thick bearing edge sections, milled to 0.375” at the shell wall. It features 30 degree round over edges and a lacquer finish.

We’re working on a video/sound file.

Please contact us for further information.

'Crimson Way' has a 13x7.5 Redheart stave shell accented by Royal Ebony and Maple feature staves, finished with a clear ...
06/10/2026

'Crimson Way' has a 13x7.5 Redheart stave shell accented by Royal Ebony and Maple feature staves, finished with a clear coat lacquer. Redheart, a rare and exotic hardwood native to southern Mexico, showcases its natural color. The shell is 0.5” thick at the bearing edges and is milled to 0.375” at the shell wall. This snare drum produces rich, warm tones. For further information, please contact us.

06/09/2026

‘Focus Series’ snares comprise 14x6 Maple shells, originating as 1.5” thick stave shells that undergo precision milling to achieve the final form. This solid, one-piece shell has exceptional sensitivity and articulation, representing our most refined production to date.

Link to snare demo / sound.
https://docsweeneydrums.com/focus-series

Available at Bentley's Drum Shop Hawthorne Drum Shop and Daytona Beach Drum Center.

Doc Sweeney Studio. Variety, Variety, Variety … we can provide a snare to meet any requirement; contact us.
06/08/2026

Doc Sweeney Studio. Variety, Variety, Variety … we can provide a snare to meet any requirement; contact us.

Here’s the assembled ‘Sixty-Five’ snare, featuring a 14x6 segment shell crafted from Bolivian Rosewood, Torrefied Maple,...
06/07/2026

Here’s the assembled ‘Sixty-Five’ snare, featuring a 14x6 segment shell crafted from Bolivian Rosewood, Torrefied Maple, and Curly Maple, finished with lacquer, and 30 degree round bearing edges. Please contact us for further information.

"Sixty-Five" is a segment crafted from Bolivian Rosewood, Torrefied Maple, and Curly Maple, outfitted with 30 degree rou...
06/06/2026

"Sixty-Five" is a segment crafted from Bolivian Rosewood, Torrefied Maple, and Curly Maple, outfitted with 30 degree round over edges, and finished with a clear coat lacquer. We added Maple rings at the bearing edge to add mass and add an aesthetic touch. It produces a rich, focused tone with strong projection. Please contact us for further information.

06/05/2026

Impact Series snares have a 14x4.75x0.5” thick Curly Maple stave shells with 45 degree round bearing edges. They offer a surprisingly wide tuning range and produce warm tones with strong projection. Contact us.

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