Made In Britain - Drum Co - Al Murray - Apr 2021

ITV series showing the nation what goods are being produced here in Britain. This extract is relating to how the Merlin Snare drum is made by the excellent Drum Co based in Stockport Greater Manchester.
Licensed for educational purposes.

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Brilliant vid , I’d bloody love to work somewhere like this I’d be in my element , it’s nice to see people enjoying there work .I have a lounge series season on order with a maverick snare can’t wait 🙏👍

[@davidsuprenant893]

I think there probably some of the best drums on the market today.The R&D really shines through. The fit ,finish, and tunning range is incredible. The plating of the metal components is stunning as well.The new finishes for 2022 are a masterpiece. Can't wait to get my hands on a kit very soon.Im sure it will be worth the wait.

[@obsidiongamer7651]

Thanks for the great episode & insight into the British drum co. , also highly Stoke when I found out that 2 of my favourite drummers had made endorsements with BDC , & that’s none other than Jim Kilpatrick & Nicko mcbrain ,
Damm legends

[@aboutthemetal8783]

Nicko Mcbrain is a co owner of the company also.

[@eliasarroyo4929]

I have 3 of them and all 3 sound amazing.
- Merlin 5.5x14
- Maverick 6.5x14
- Legend 6.5x14
Thanks BDC for these amazing masterpieces 🙌

[@WorstWarzonePlayer]

I worked at Premier Percussion in South Wigston, Leicester from the age of 16-19 (1996-98) it was a great job. My job was mounting them (4 pegs on a big wheel) then sanding and waxing the ends of the drums as they rotated at speed. Quite dangerous, I don’t see that happening in this clip so maybe a new method has been introduced?

[@chrisjohnson4165]

As a Leicestershire bloke (and drummer) I think it's a shame Premier finished. What about the badges on these? Upside down Premier!

[@rekilk]

I remember being in the car as a kid going past the premier factory and seeing the massive kit on show with 2 bass drums. Think it’s a either the Tesco or Lidl/wickes now. What a shame

[@timpricedrums]

Great stuff. Really enjoyed that 👍🏻

[@stevearthur4261]

This is a great video to discover. Really interested in BDC and to see the process is fascinating 👍

[@DanielBrown-hy5cd]

It surprises me you guys drill all of the shells by hand and not employed a CNC machine for this. Awesome vid!

[@philbydoodle6199]

Awesome

[@vandavis000]

❤

[@mickywatnots3700]

Enjoyed that thank you. Now should I hit the buy now on that merlin hmmmmm?

[@TheLippythelion69]

Sunbeam Tiger made in UK! I’m makes great stuff!!

[@paulthorpe766]

Fella with beard looks like the crimson jacketed landlord !

[@paullaymon5746]

Beautiful, but I’ll stick with my A&F field kit and stainless steel club set

[@adamdrummer1991]

Is that Tim Healy narrating?

[@grodanblogg]

Or Brian Johnson?

[@chrisjohnson4165]

The badge is just an upside down Premier one..........

[@traviswoodall6547]

You don’t get the connection of the two companies, do you?