Our mission at Black Swamp Percussion is to consistently elevate the standards of sound quality and superb craftsmanship which performers have come to recognize from our company.
We also spend significant time focusing on what percussionists need to easily speak with their own voice, and sound like true professionals.
Snare Drums
Endorsers
Pedro Carneiro
Joseph Gramley
“The warmth and timbre possibilities ™of the Multisonic snare drum make
it my ideal drum for solo and multi-percussion pieces.”
“Whether I’m in the recording studio, teaching or giving a solo recital, I’ve
come to depend on the outstanding quality and workmanship of Black Swamp Percussion instruments.”
Snare DrumsResin Fiber
AluminumBrass Solid Shell
Carbon Fiber
Shell Options
10 ply Maple
Strainer Options
Multisonic
SoundArt
Snare Drums
Available MS sizes:"All shell types - 5 x 14 / 6.5 x 14" " ”
Available SA sizes:" " " " " "Maple Shells - 4.5 x 13 / 5.5 x 14 / 6.5 x 14
" " " " " " Fiber Shells - 4.5 x 13 / 5 x 14 / 6.5 x 14" " " "Metal Shells - 5 x 14 / 6.5 x 14" " " "Solid Shells - 5 x 14 / 6.5 x 14
Snare DrumsMore Drums
Concert Maple Retrosonic
Symphonic Field Drums
5 x 14" ”6.5 x 14
" " 6.5 x 14" "
10 x 14" "12 x 15
" "
Global Percussion Trio“Black Swamp drums are awesome!
™The Multisonic is like having five different drums all wrapped up in one.”
Raynor Carroll“Black Swamp has set the standard by which all symphonic snare drums are compared - because they are the best.”
Endorsers
Tambourines
Christopher Deane
Eric Willie
“I truly believe that there have never been better accessory percussion instruments made than those manufactured by Black Swamp Percussion.”
“Black Swamp tambourines provide a characteristic sound: indoor or
outdoor. I especially love the sound of the Resin Fiber tambourines with drum corps and marching bands.”
Endorsers
Tambourines
Solid Ash Shell
Resin Fiber Shell
TD1S - Chromium 25TD2S - Phosphor BronzeTD3S - German SilverTD4S - Beryllium Copper
™TC1S - Chromium 25 / Phosphor Bronze™TC2S - Chromium 25 / German Silver
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TRF3 - German Silver™TRFC1 - Chromium 25 / Phosphor Bronze
Synthetic Head Series
10" double row Remo head
10" double row Remo head
Solid Ash Shell TD1 - Chromium 25TD2 - Phosphor BronzeTD3 - German SilverTD4 - Beryllium Copper
™TC1 - Chromium 25 / Phosphor Bronze™TC2 - Chromium 25 / German Silver
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TS1 - TS3 - German SilverTS4 - Beryllium Copper
™Chromium 25
™SoundArt Series
Solid Ash Shell
Tambourines
10" double row calf head
10" single rowcalf head
Tambourines
Solid Ash Shell
Accessories
T12-1 - Chromium 25T12-3 - German SilverT12-4 - Beryllium Copper
™TC12-1 - Chromium 25 / Phosphor Bronze
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TCR - Tambourine CradleTHR10C - 10" Head replacement kit with cableTHR10 - 10" Head replacement kit w/o cableTHR12 - 12" Head replacement kitBWX - Beeswax in tubeTCG - Black cable
12" Series and Accessories
TCR
12" single row calf head
Coalescence“Coalescence greatly appreciates the sound quality, projection and jingle options that Black Swamp Percussion tambourines offer.”
Maria Flurry“BSP tambourines have a wide
expressive range. I also appreciate that the shells are narrow and light
enough to handle with ease.”
Endorsers
Mallets
Scott Deal
Morris Palter
“With Black Swamp instruments, I am inspired to strive higher for the music.”
“Black Swamp is the percussion instrument maker of choice for the
most discerning musician.”
Endorsers
MalletsDavid Gross
DG1 - Legato (orange)DG2 - General (blue)DG3 - Medium Staccato (yellow)DG4 - Medium Hard Staccato (green)DG5 - Hard Staccato (red felt)DG6 - Wood (white)DG7 - Chamois (black)
Bamboo
Timpani Mallets
We’ve recently discontinued our line of bamboo timpani mallets. “What’s on the horizon” you ask?...Stay tuned to find out what cutting edge replacement we have in the works!
Medium Tam TamGT3
Large Tam TamGT5
Gong RollersGTR - pair
Tam Tam / Gong MalletsMallets
Triangles
Mark Carson“Black Swamp Percussion
instruments produce truly musical sounds - rich, full and articulate.”
“Talujon is proud to use Black Swamp Percussion equipment.”
Talujon
Endorsers
Triangles
Artisan Triangles
Spectrum Triangles
AT4 AT6 AT8 AT10
SPT6 SPT8
Steel
Brass
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Select Beaters
Spectrum Beaters Triangle Hanger
Triangle ClipSET3 SET6
SPSET1 SPSET2
TRCLIP
TRHANG
Triangles
SET5Ccombo setnot pictured
Wood Stuff
Gustavo Aguilar
Anthony DiSanza
“From playing free form to tackling a new multiple percussion composition, I rely on my arsenal of excellently crafted Black Swamp woodblocks to respond with the rich tones that will make the music come alive.”
“The Black Swamp temple blocks sound fantastic and are constructed using the most detailed
craftsmanship. The mounting system is ingenious, allowing for various block combinations and
integration with any rack system.”
Endorsers
Wood Stuff
WoodblocksMWB0 - XLargeMWB1 - LargeMWB2 - MediumMWB3 - SmallMWB4 - Tiny
Log DrumsLOG1 - SmallLOG2 - MediumLOG3 - LargeLOG4 - Xlarge
Temple BlocksTBSET6 TBSET5
CasesLDCASE1LDCASE2LDCASE3LDCASE4
TBCASE not pictured
WengePCC1W - SmallPCC3W - Large
BloodwoodPCC1 - SmallPCC3 - Large
FiberFBRC1
Mounting FramePCMF Castanets not included
CastanetsWood Stuff
Cases and Bags
TGP
Gear Cabinet
Tambourine Bags Triangle Bags
Gear BagGCLG
TB10 - 10" caseTB12 - 12" case
GB24
Gig Pack TGP Triangle Cases ATSB ATLB Beater Cases ATBC3 ATBC5
Evelyn Glennie“There is no doubt that the innovation, quality, and constant redefining of skills have made Black Swamp one of the highest quality makers of percussion instruments.”
Base4
Endorsers
“Black Swamp makes the finest instruments and accessories anywhere
...period.”
Cable SnaresWrap-Around
Standard
W14C - Coated CableW14S - Stainless SteelW14CS - Coated Cable / Stainless Steel
™W14G - Classic Gold
S14C - Coated CableS14S - Stainless SteelS14CS - Coated Cable / Stainless Steel
Black Swamp Percussion11114 James St.Zeeland, MI 49464 USA
Tel: 616-879-0066Fax: 616-879-0068
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