2013 Percussion Catalog IFG Music, MING Drums USA Division sales@mingdrumsusa.com 20911 Johnson St, Suite #130 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Phone > 954.437.1717
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THE NEW REVOLUTION
“Ming Drums is creating a new trend for style, sound, and weight…”
About US
was created from a desire to create an exciting new product that was innovative, stylish, and had the sound quality to back it all up! The company has come into the market with a vast wealth of knowledge from performers, engineers, and everything in between, and with these resources we have been able to create a series of products which you will come to know and love as, Ming Drums.roduct uniqueness of MING DRUMS is demonstrated. In 2007, the Ming Carbon Fiber Composite Drum Our Revolutionary Difference! officially entered the market to Having overcome the heavy weight factor provide a wide ofwood drums that is present in range standard andfor different genders and age groups metal drums, the unique engineering skills Ming from. is demonstrated in all of our tofrom choose Our products products.Carbon In 2007 fiber Ming Drums officially include: composite entered the market to provide a wide Drum sets, snare drums, range of drums for different ages, styles, marching andtoboutique genres, anddrums, repertoires choose from. accessories. Our products include: Carbon-fiber/
What we offer
Ming Drums
Fiberglass/ Kevlar drum sets, specialty snare drums, marching drums, and accessories.
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Drum Kits Concert & Specialty Snares Marching Percussion Specialty Marching Percussion Accessories & Parts
100% Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass Composites
But as always, people are always looking for a new trend to change what is currently available, and become innovators in the music world. With that, we have seen different variations on shells, including attempts at previous fiberglass shells, and a few carbon fiber concepts that had potential to rival both wood and metal combined.
But now with the development of MING Drums, we have created an outstanding line of products made of carbon fiber and fiberglass that sound great, look amazing, and most of all are durable and affordable. The market for our drums is taking the world by storm, and we are proud to say we have created the next innovation for the 21st Century instrumental music world!
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Table of Contents Marching Percussion….page 4
Snares….page 11
Drum Kits….page 15
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MARCHING PERCUSSION
VICTOR Series
100% Fiberglass Shells, available in numerous color combinations Available with various hardware options Weight is 15% or lighter compared to competitors brands! Available with either Woven or Laid color finishes Available in both Outdoor and Indoor Applications 5-Year Warranty on Shell, 2-Year warranty on other specified Hardware
Page 4|Marching Percussion| Marching Drum Index
Royal Carbon Series
100% Carbon Fiber shells available in several vivid colors! Available with various hardware options, and configurations Weight is 40% or lighter compared to competitors brands! Available in both Outdoor and Indoor Applications Limited Lifetime Warranty on Carbon Fiber parts, 2-Year Warranty on other specified hardware
VMS1412W-T The Victor Series marching snare drums are our fiberglass shell models which are designed for the rigors of today’s competitive marching programs. These drums provide a clear focused sound, with a beautiful tone, which projects and creates a crisp sound that is required for all arenas from outdoor to indoor!
100% Fiberglass Shells, available in numerous color combinations Available with various hardware options All Aluminum Rims Stainless Steel Tension Rods Fully Adjustable, 16-Strand Nylon Gut Snares Weight is 15% or lighter compared to competitors brands! Available with either Woven or Laid color finish
Available in indoor depths, and standard depths. 13x11, 13x9, 14x12, 14x10 Also Available in an adjustable top-snare model (VMS1412W-T) 5-Year Warranty on Shell, 2-Years Hardware Guaranteed RANDALL MAY® Compatible
COMPATIBLE Page 5|Marching Percussion| Victor Series Snares
VMT68023 The Victor Series Marching Tenors are made from 100% fiberglass and represent a new standard for the marching arena. And whether it’s high school marching band or independent indoor percussion, the Victor Series Marching Tenor can accommodate your needs. Our tenors provide a powerful, and rich tone, which projects and blends perfectly for any size ensemble!
100% Fiberglass Shells, available in numerous color combinations Available with various hardware combinations 2.0mm 100% Fiberglass shell 8mm 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring 30° Specially Designed Bearing Edge™ Available in Short cut, or Long cut Die-Cast lugs 2.4mm Super Steel Hoops
Stainless Steel tension rods Weight is 15% or lighter compared to competitors brands! Available with either Woven or Laid color finish 5-Year Warranty on Shell, 2-Years Hardware Guaranteed RANDALL MAY® Compatible
Configurations 8,10,12,13” 8,10,12,14” 10,12,13,14” 6,8,10,12,13” 6,8,10,12,14” 6,10,12,13,14” 6.6,8,10,12,13” 6.6,8,10,12,14” 6,6,10,12,13,14” 6,8,10,12,13,14”
VMT8023 VMT8024 VMT0234 VMT68023 VMT68024 VMT60234 VMT668023 VMT668024 VMT660234 VMT680234
, COMPATIBLE
Page 6|Marching Percussion| Victor Series Multi-Tenors
VMB1414
The Victor Series Marching Bass Drums are made from 100% fiberglass and represent an amazing innovation in quality, sound, and weight. All of our bass drums are made to produce a powerful and focused sound that is evident in almost all of the world’s top drum corps, and indoor units. The drums are made using a specially developed process which allows the shell to be amazingly light-weight and still produce a natural wood sound as everyone is accustomed to! And as usual you can expect nothing but quality from our shells which come with a 5-Year warranty!
100% Fiberglass Shells, available in numerous color combinations Available with different style lug casings. 2.0mm 100% Fiberglass shell 8mm 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring 30° Specially Designed Bearing Edge™ Available in either 14” or 12” widths. Available with either Woven or Laid color finish
6-Ply Maple Rims with Carbon Fiber Ply Weight is 20% or lighter compared to competitors brands! 22” x 14” Bass drum weighs only 15lbs! 30° Specially Designed Bearing Edge™ Available in 14”-30” Diameters, 5-Year Warranty on Shell, 2-Years Hardware Guaranteed RANDALL MAY® Compatible
COMPATIBLE Page 7|Marching Percussion| Victor Series Bass Drums
RMS1412X
The Royal Carbon Series marching snare drums are designed with 100% Carbon Fiber which creates a light-weight shell that produces a nice warm tone, that projects, is responsive, and necessary for the competitive world of the marching arts. The Royal Carbon line is our flagship series which is popular due to it’s light weight properties!
COMPATIBLE Page 8|Marching Percussion| Royal Carbon Snares
100% Carbon Fiber Shells, available in several vivid colors Available with multiple hardware options 16-Strand Nylon Gut Snares, Fully Adjustable Weight is 40% or lighter compared to competitors brands! 14x12” Snare weighs only 9lbs! 30° Specially Designed Bearing Edge™ Available in indoor depths, and standard depths. 13x11, 13x9, 14x12, 14x10 Limited Lifetime Warranty on Carbon Fiber Parts, 2-Years Hardware Guaranteed RANDALL MAY® Compatible
RMT668024
The Royal Carbon Series marching tenors are designed with 100% Carbon Fiber which creates a light-weight shell that produces a nice warm tone, that projects, is responsive, and necessary for the competitive world of the marching arts. These tenors feature a carbon fiber lug which greatly enhances the tuning range as well as allows for the weight to be reduced even further making the Royal Carbon Series our most sought after product!
100% Carbon Fiber Shell available in several vivid colors Available with various hardware combinations 8mm 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring 30° Specially Designed Bearing Edge™ Available in Short cut, or Long cut 2.4mm Super Steel Hoops Stainless Steel tension rods Weight is 40% or lighter compared to competitors brands! Limited Lifetime Warranty on Carbon Fiber parts, 2-Years Hardware Guaranteed RANDALL MAY® Compatible
Configurations 8,10,12,13” 8,10,12,14” 10,12,13,14” 6,8,10,12,13” 6,8,10,12,14” 6,10,12,13,14” 6.6,8,10,12,13” 6.6,8,10,12,14” 6,6,10,12,13,14” 6,8,10,12,13,14”
VMT8023 VMT8024 VMT0234 VMT68023 VMT68024 VMT60234 VMT668023 VMT668024 VMT660234 VMT680234
COMPATIBLE
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Page 9|Marching Percussion| Royal Carbon Multi-Tenors
RMB1416 The Royal Carbon Series marching bass drums are designed with 100% Carbon Fiber which creates a light-weight shell that produces a open sound that is clear, articulate, and features a lot of tonality which necessary for the competitive world of the marching arts. The Royal Carbon line is our flagship series which is popular due to it’s light weight properties! COMPATIBLE Page 10|Marching Percussion| Royal Carbon Bass
100% Carbon Fiber Shells, available in several vivid colors! Available with various hardware options 6-Ply Maple Rims with Carbon Fiber Ply Weight is 40% or lighter compared to competitors brands! 20”x 14” Drum weighs only 9.9lbs 30° Specially Designed Bearing Edge™ Available in 14”-30” Diameters, Limited lifetime Warranty on Carbon Fiber Parts, 2-Years Hardware Guaranteed RANDALL MAY® Compatible
FEATURES ♦ Combination of Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass Shells ♦ Die Cast Hoops ♦ HTL Lugs ♦ Available In 14”x6”, 14x6.5”, and 13”x6.5” ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
After the development of various types of drum sets, Ming decided to extract the advantages and characteristic of each shell, combine it with inspiration and creativeness that we are known for and produce the COMPLEX Series snare drums
CS1460-2CG
CW1460-CK
CS1365-CG
CW1460-12CG
CW1460-CG
Page 11|Snare Drums| Specialty Snares| Complex
F1355-W
With years of development and knowledge being attained, Ming fearlessly applied different kinds of hand-made fibers together to create a drum that looks aggressive, sounds outstanding, and has incredibly high strength qualities which we present to you in the FIGHTER Series snare drums!
FEATURES ♦ 100% Fiberglass Shell ♦ 2.3 mm Super Hoops ♦ PTL Lugs ♦ Available in 14”x8”, 13x7”, and 13”x6.5” ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
FEATURES ♦ Combination of Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass Shells ♦ 2.3mm Super Hoops ♦ PTL Lugs ♦ Available in 13”x7”, 14x6”, and 13”x5.5” ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
F1460-R
F1370-S
FS1480-2SR
FS1370-C
Page 12|Snare Drums| Specialty Snares| Fighter
PURE Series Snare Drums are made of 100% fiberglass, and using our original long-fiber winding process to create a unique appearance, PURE SERIES applies a special dyeing technique for a vibrantly colored shell that also keeps the translucent characteristics of fiberglass. FEATURES ♦ 100% Fiberglass Shell ♦ 2.3mm Super Hoops ♦ APL Lugs ♦ Available In 14x4”, and 14”x5.5” FEATURES ♦ 100% Fiberglass Shell ♦ 2.3mm Super Hoops ♦ PTL Lugs ♦ Available In 14x6”, and 14”x5” ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™ FEATURES ♦ 100% Fiberglass Shell ♦ 2.3mm Super Hoops ♦ PTL Lugs ♦ Available In 14x7”, and 14”x5” ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
P1450
P1460
P1470
P1450-TB/TG
P1440 Page 13|Snare Drums| Specialty Snares| Pure
With the amazing sound of carbon fiber being an outstanding staple in the Ming family of products, we have designed an innovation that is visually dynamic in the GALAXY Series. This series of drums features a 100% carbon fiber shell with metallic strips that are woven into the shell, and with this combination you presented with a sparkling drum that is sure to draw attention!
FEATURES ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Shell with Metal Wires ♦ 2.0 mm Super Hoops ♦ APL Lugs ♦ Available In 13”x4” ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
G1465CH-R
FEATURES ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Shell with Metal Wires ♦ 2.0mm Carbon Fiber Hoop ♦ CTL Lugs ♦ Available In 14”x6.5” ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
Page 14|Snare Drums| Specialty Snares| Galaxy
G1465CH-B
G1340-B
G1465CH-G
DRUM SETS
Page 15|Drum Sets| Drum Set Index
With years of development and knowledge being attained, Ming fearlessly applied different kinds of handmade fibers together to create a drum that looks aggressive, sounds outstanding, and has incredibly high strength qualities which we present to you in the FIGHTER Series! Ming has discovered the best combination of fibers to create a beautiful resonance that is now a natural quality, that is only achievable through the perfect positioning of each layer.
F6-R
FEATURES ♦ 100% Fiberglass Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ PTL Lugs ♦ 2.3 mm Steel Hoops ♦ 2” Maple Bass Drum Hoops ♦ Carbon Kevlar Bass Drum Saver ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
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Bass Drums
Floor Toms
Tom Toms
Snare Drums
18” X 18”
14” X 12”
8” X 7”
13” X 5.5”
20” X 18”
14” X 13”
10” X 7”
13” X 7”
20” X 20”
14” X 14”
12” X 8”
14” X 5.5”
22” X 18”
16” X 14”
13” X 9”
14” X 6.5”
22” X 20”
16” X 16”
14” X 10”
14” X 8 ”
24” X 18 ”
18” X 16”
After the development of various types of drum sets, Ming decided to extract the advantages and characteristic of each shell, combine it with inspiration and creativeness that we are known for and produce the COMPLEX Series. As a link between past experience and future concepts, the tone and appearance of the COMPLEX series freely utilizes every factor to create a perfect combination. Visually, the COMPLEX Series mixes various hardware and parts to express an associative perception with a bi-color drum shell, the appearance of striped, geometric and woven patterns that ensure, you will be amazed at the first glance of the COMPLEX Series.
CS6-2CG
Bass Drums
Floor Toms
Tom Toms
Snare Drums
18” X 16”
14” X 13”
10” X 7”
13” X 5.5”
20” X 18”
14” X 14”
12” X 8”
13” X 7”
22” X 18”
16” X 15”
13” X 9”
14” X 5.5”
24” X 18”
16” X 16”
14” X 10”
14” X 6.5”
FEATURES ♦ Combination of Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ Ming CTL (Carbon Fiber Tube) Lugs ♦ 2.3mm Super Hoops ♦ Ming MWC (Maple wrapped Carbon Fiber Ply) Bass Drum Hoops ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
14” X 6.5
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Originating from the unique hue of fiberglass within our exclusive dyeing technique, the JADE Series has an elegant appearance to match up to its name. In order to have perfect resonance and color, we manufacture the shell and hoop through a long-fiber wounded process to improve the bond. All of the drums feature fiberglass hoops which are specially designed to conserve drumsticks during heavy rim shots, as well as allow the drumhead to resonate much more naturally than a metal rim due to the increased flexibility of fiberglass. With so many stunning details featured on this drum set, you will be amazed by the performance of JADE series from exterior to interior!
J13
FEATURES ♦ 100% Fiberglass Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ PTL Lugs ♦ Fiberglass Snare, Tom, & Bass Hoops ♦ Carbon Fiber Rack System (Optional) ♦ Carbon Kevlar Bass Drum Saver ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
Bass Drum
Floor Tom
Tom Toms
Snare Drum
Gong Drum
Octobans
22”X18”
18”X16”
13”X9”
14”X6”
20”X14”
6”X14”
22”X18”
16”X14”
12”X8”
13”X7”
10”X7” 8”X6”
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6”X16”
Kevlar is a well-known component of bullet resistant vests and bullet resistant face masks. Since the early 1980s, army helmets and vests used by United States military forces have taken Kevlar as a key component; .Using carbon fiber as a base structure, and combining that with high tenacity Kevlar, Ming has been able to generate the warm tone and contrasting timbres from both metal and wooden drums to create the SPECIAL FORCE Series. Carbon Fiber is the compound between inner and outer layers of Kevlar, and through our unique processes you can see a seamless shell which is finished under an exquisite lacquer. FEATURES- SF5 ♦ Carbon Fiber Combined Kevlar Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ HTL Lugs ♦ 2.3mm Tom Hoops ♦ Ming MWC (Maple wrapped Carbon Fiber Ply) Bass Drum Hoops ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
SF5
SW4CH
Bass Drums
Floor Toms
Tom Toms
Snare Drums
18” X 16”
14” X 13”
10” X 7”
13” X 5.5”
20” X 18”
14” X 14”
12” X 8”
13” X 7”
22” X 18”
16” X 14”
13” X 9”
14” X 5 ”
24” X 18”
16” X 16”
14” X 10”
14” X 6.5 ”
FEATURES- SW4CH ♦ 100% Kevlar Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ ATL Lugs ♦ 2.0mm Carbon Fiber Snare and Tom Hoops ♦ 7mm Carbon Fiber Bass Drum Hoops ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
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VINTAGE Series Drum Sets are made of 100% carbon fiber. Because carbon fiber has a characteristic of being very strong and sturdy, it does not need to be strengthened by forming multiple layers to create a thick shell. Due to the highstrength and unique density presented by carbon fiber, the sound of the VINTAGE series has potential to give its user any desired sound when matched which the perfect drum head!
VC4
0
FEATURES ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ Ming CTL (Carbon Fiber Tube) Lugs ♦ 2.3mm Tom Hoops ♦ Ming MWC (Maple wrapped Carbon Fiber Ply) Bass Drum Hoops ♦ 2.0mm Ming Carbon Fiber Snare Hoops ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
Bass Drums
Floor Toms
Tom Toms
Snare Drum
18” X 16”
14” X 13”
10” X 7”
13” X 5.5”
20” X 18”
14” X 14”
12” X 8”
13” X 7”
22” X 18”
16” X 15”
13” X 9”
14” X 5”
16” X 16”
14” X 10”
14” X 5.5” 14” X 6.5
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P5K
Made of 100% fiberglass, and using our original long-fiber winding process to create a unique appearance, PURE SERIES applies a special dyeing technique for a vibrantly colored shell that also keeps the translucent characteristics of fiberglass. .
P508-T
P508-G
FEATURES-P508G/P508T ♦ 100% Fiberglass Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ PTL Lugs ♦ 2.3mm Steel Hoops ♦ 2” Maple Bass Drum Hoops ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™ FEATURES-P5K ♦ 100% Fiberglass Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ APL Lugs ♦ 2.3mm Steel Hoops ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
Bass Drum Floor Tom Tom Toms Snare Drum
P508
P528
P586
P5K
20”X18”
22”X18”
18”X16”
14”X10”
14”X14”
16”X16”
12”X8”
12”X8”, 10”X7”
13”X9”, 12”X8”
10”X7”, 8 ”X6”
14”X5”
14”X5”
13”X5”
10”X6”, 8”X5.5”,8”X4” 10”X4”
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The Travel series is designed for any occasion such as street performance, concert or outdoor drumming, it means this series can be placed in any place or space that common size drums cannot fit in. Combined with the light travel stand, the Travel Series is convenient to carry out and easy to assemble. With the characteristic of high density and light weight, the 100% carbon shell gives a quick response and higher strength than a typical travel kit. The bass drum gives off its powerful resonance though its size reduced, it attaches to the rack via tubes on either side of the rack that slide mounts on the bass drum. FEATURES-TM5X/TM5 ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ CTL Lugs ♦ 1.6mm Steel Hoops ♦ 2” Maple Bass Drum Hoops ♦ Carbon Fiber Stands ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
TMG5
TM5X
TM5
FEATURES-TMG5 ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Shells ♦ 100% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Ring ♦ CTL Lugs ♦ 1.6mm Steel Hoops ♦ 2” Maple Bass Drum Hoops ♦ Carbon Fiber Stands ♦MING Drums Special 30 Degree Bearing Edge™
Bass
Toms
Snare
20” X 8”
14” X 5”
13” X 5 ”
18” X 8”(TMG)
12” X 5”
12” X 4”(TMG)
10” X 5” 13” X 4”(TMG) 10” X 4” (TMG) 8” X 4” (TMG)
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