Fibes drums badges3/16/2024 ![]() Bass drums were of six- ply maple construction so they could support the (minimal) weight of the toms. Production dates were often stamped inside the drum shells. Kent Manufacturing Company offered quality drums at an affordable price and although for many they may not have measured up to the likes of Slingerland, Ludwig, Rogers and Gretsch, in terms of construction quality, Kent made some great looking and great sounding drums.ĭuring the 1950’s and 60’s, Kent snare drums and tom toms were constructed of two-plys of maple, providing a very thin and resonant shell, similar to the 3-ply shell construction of Gretsch drums of the same period. Before starting the Kent Drum Company, Bill Kent was employed by the Gretsch Drum Company for a time in the 1940’s. ![]() Kent Manufacturing Company produced snare drums, drum sets and accessories. The Kent Drum Company was started in 1947 by brothers, Ed and Bill Kent. ![]() ![]() But like many lesser known manufacturers, there is little documented history on Kent. Whilst talking about lesser known American drum manufacturers, it would be remiss of me not to talk about Kent Drums. ![]()
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