AIS NSR Bendir and Tar
N. Scott Robinson, a leading American frame drummer, teaches at Towson University, in Maryland. He is proficient on all styles of frame drumming and a wide variety of world percussion. Scott has composed and published 8 pieces for frame drums and has worked with Benny Carter, Malcolm Dalglish, and Paul Winter, among others. http://www.nscottrobinson.com
Our NSR models are designed to be substantial in every respect, to deliver a deep, rich, maximum tone from frame drums at the far edges of our range of diameters.
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This small 12” diameter and 4.75” deep
shell is crafted from a thick, single ply of steam bent Cherry. The tuning member is made from Ash to create a distinctive look and the 4 adjustable snares are black to enhance the visual presentation of the bendir’s characteristic buzzing feature. It is mounted with a very responsive REMO Weatherking head that has been scuffed.
$231.00 (include tuning wrench, NO BAG),
$277.50(include wrench and discounted bag)
shipping $16.00 within continental USA
This custom order Tar features a 14” diameter and 5” deep shell crafted from a thick single ply of steam bent Cherry. The tuning
member is made from Ash to create a distinctive look. It is mounted with a very responsive Remo Renaissance head and comes with a soft-padded case and tuning wrench. Tuning range: A-C (sounds best at B).
$241.00 (include tuning wrench, NO BAG),
$287.50(include wrench and discounted bag)
shipping $16.00 within continental USA

