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Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin Press Release Last viewed: 40 minutes ago

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Jerry Jenkins

Phone: 805-497-1455

[email][email protected][/email]

May 7th, 2012, Thousand Oaks, California.

Jerry Jenkins and David Martin are pleased to announce the formation of the Jenkins-Martin Drum Company. Jenkins-Martin will offer a complete line of composite drums made in a unique composite molding process. The company designed and built customized equipment specifically for molding drum shells in order to ensure consistency across diameters and precise repeatability. The result is a full range of one piece, solid composite shells, built to exacting specifications, which have exceptional resonance characteristics and unmatched tonality.

The initial offering from Jenkins-Martin will be a Limited Edition, 50th Anniversary (1962-2012) Commemorative Release of drums featuring the original Blaemire fiberglass shell formula.

Blaemire is a name that drummers active in the L.A. music scene during the 1960s and 70s, and today’s vintage drum enthusiasts, will recognize quickly. Allen F. Blaemire (1927-2009) worked on anti-submarine missile technologies as an engineer for the Naval Undersea Center after WWII, and was also an accomplished drummer who had a passion for the engineering and sound characteristics of drum shells. Dissatisfied with the shell technology of the day, Allen applied his knowledge of composite torpedo tubes toward creating an entirely new concept in drum shells. Allen’s unique fiberglass shells yielded a sound that was often described as deeper, more powerful, more resonant, clearer and more melodic than other drums. Blaemire shells became highly sought after by professionals and amateurs alike, and largely defined the studio recording sound of the era.

Jenkins and Martin have been working together for the past two years developing the manufacturing technology necessary to accurately recreate the unique Blaemire sound. Jenkins is known in vintage drum circles as the “Blaemire Archeologist” for his work finding and restoring vintage Blaemire shells, and Martin owns a composites company and had previous experience molding carbon fiber drum shells. With Jenkins passion and understanding of the Blaemire sound and Martin’s experience with composite shells, the two agreed to combine efforts and develop the technology which would create exact duplicates that faithfully recreate the distinctive sound of the original Blaemire shells.

After having built custom molding equipment and produced countless prototypes, the duo is set to debut their wares at the 22nd Annual Chicago Drum Show being held May 19 & 20, 2012 at the Kane Country Fairgrounds in St. Charles, Il.

For more information on the Jenkins-Martin Drum Company please visit www.jenkinsmartindrums.com, or contact Jerry Jenkins at 805-497-1455 , or email [email][email protected][/email].

For more information on the Chicago Drum Show please visit www.rebeats.com.

"Blaemire Archaeologist"
Posted on 13 years ago
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Jerry - Dave,

Having been a small business (music store) owner myself, I wish you both crazy success with your new/old venture. The website design is top-flight, kudos to your graphic artist.

I hope you guys kill in Chicago. I have a feeling the green glass drums are going to be huge hit with the attendees. Both for those who know what they are, and for those who have no clue. The drums will sell themselves.

And... man, I knew it was Bermuda who ordered the tom array! He was raving about the drums when he got back from visiting with you and Dave. Shades of Hal Blaine! lol

With my warmest regards and best wishes... break a leg in Chicago!

John

PS - I'm 'getting there' in terms of having enough to place an order!

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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Same here I wish you both the very best with your new venture! I'm sure it'll be a big hit in Chi town. Exposure is everything and this is certainly a great show for the world to see your drums. Bringing back these historic drums is so cool. I'm sure you'll both do VERY well. Have a great time and don't forget the pictures for all us at home!!

Glenn. Walking

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 13 years ago
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I'm a little flummoxed at the fact that this rebirth of Blaemire drums has received so little attention from the drummers who are members of this forum. I can understand the lack of response from the younger guys who never heard of Hal Blaine, or who didn't grow up hearing/loving the Beachboys' music, or any of the of dozens of Top Ten Hits produced by, The Wrecking Crew. But the older guys, the drummers who grew up with those sounds in their ears... I don't get it.

From jump-street, the re-birth of Blaemire drums has been an exciting venture for me to watch and follow. All drummers should be chomping at the bit just to have a chance to sit down behind a kit and hear them from the drivers seat. I've got the recorded sound of those drums burned into my memory banks. I'd purely love to hear what they sound like from the throne.

Maybe I'm just being too critical, but it seems to me, that more drummers 'should be' as excited as I am to see these drums come back on the market. I can't wait to get me some! Bermuda beat me to it. baby crawl2

Congrats Bermuda! Can't wait to hear any recordings you may make with them in the studio. For the young bucks, who have no idea what I'm ranting about, or why I even care, I submit the following from Wikipedia. I hope it motivates you to do a little homework and find out who Hal Blaine was and what the Wrecking Crew and Blaemire drums meant to Rock & Roll history.

Hal Blaine (born Harold Simon Belsky, 5 February 1929, Holyoke, Massachusetts) is an American drummer and session musician.[1] He is most known for his work with the Wrecking Crew in California. Blaine played on numerous hits by popular groups, including Elvis Presley, John Denver, the Ronettes, Simon & Garfunkel, the Carpenters, the Beach Boys, Nancy Sinatra, and the 5th Dimension. He has played on 50 number one hits, over 150 top ten hits and has recorded, by his own admission, on over 35000 pieces of music over four decades of work. Blaine is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He is widely regarded as one of the most Prolific Drummers in recording music history.

As for the older coots in this forum... I don't get the lack of excitement and lack of response to the news that, Blaemires will soon be back on the market and available to drummers everywhere. I know I would love to hear 'that sound' when I sit down to play. I plan to get me some asap.

Rant officially over...

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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I know I don't look like it,.........but I AM very excited.

I hear ya Mr. Purdie Shuf

SA

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 13 years ago
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Purdie, it's great that you're excited about something. Why would you care about how I feel about it? Not that it's any of your business, but since you've made this into an issue ... truth be known, I don't care much for new drums. That would be why I hang on a vintage drum forum. Reproductions are just that. I'm happy for the guys and wish them well. I purchase what I purchase and honestly do not feel a pull to bring you or anyone else into the loop.

It's great that these guys are seeing a dream come true. it's great that a few here will benefit from it. But that dream does not define or characterize me nor does it impact me in the slightest. Again, "vintage" drums.

Enjoy your new drums when you purchase them. Post some pics and maybe even a sound file. I love seeing the joy in drummers faces. Take care.

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
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From RogerSling

Purdie, it's great that you're excited about something. Why would you care about how I feel about it? Not that it's any of your business, but since you've made this into an issue ...

RogerSling, where did Purdie make this personal other than referring to a "bunch of old coots", which I consider funny as Purdie is from what I remember retired. So I guess that makes me a young whippersnapper...

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 13 years ago
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Bad choice of words. It was EARLY this morning when I sent that out. I was half blind and three-fourths asleep. Didn't mean for it to sound that direct. I was honestly honestly honestly happy for the guys and for him potentially getting his set. I just didn't come up with a good enough transition word/statement.

I truly apologize for the apparent directness of that line. I sound like a jerk there. Sure didn't mean for it to sound so pooty. I knew what I wanted to say and had a point I wanted to make. Should have waited.

Thanks BBK. As always, I appreciate you.

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
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(I am excited. Hal Blaine was so versatile. I was acting aloof, hopeing they'd offer me a nice discount. Mum's the word.) Yeah,they're ok if you like nice drums...

larry

Posted on 13 years ago
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RS - I was able to 'read between the lines' in your comment, so no offense is taken. I got what you were (albeit un-artfully,) trying to say.

I'd just like to comment that; I think there is a difference between a re-issue and an 'exact' reproduction. What Jerry and Dave have done is to faithfully reproduce the "vintage" Blaemire shells. The Blaemires Jinx is manufacturing are more like new/old drums rather than a whole new iteration/reissue copy of an old drum line. There -is- a difference. I wish the boys all the success in the world with their new venture.

They're doing it right, sticking to Allen's original formula (strictly) including his manufacturing methods. These drums are more than an 'homage' to the original line. The way these are being made, it's more like Allen came back and started making shells again. I respect that.

John

PS - 63 last January. I'm one of the oldest coots around here. Yes, intended to be a humorous/affectionate term... long live the Coots! I R 1.

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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