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RUKUS WOOD DESIGN


Sonically unique artisan instruments

Just a few examples of the versatility and endless possibilities of our builds. All Rukus snare drums and kits are currently being handmade on a limited, selective basis. Snare drums starting at $1,000.

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PWD BEECH ADVODIRE

5.5x14 with 8 aluminum tubes in

Blood Red Burst Gloss

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VCD CHERRY/MAPLE CORE

6.5x14 with 8 modern tubes in Tropic Gloss

50/50 DE ZEBRANO/MAHOGANY

5x14 in a new shell design. This is a High Tension Layup (HTL).
All grain is run in the same direction and bent in the more-resistant direction resulting in a stiffer, thinner shell. The low-end frequencies are enhanced for an unmeasured fatness.

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50/50DE Santos Rosewood

6x14 with 8 modern tube lugs in a Natural Gloss

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VSD Beech

5.5x14 with Rosewood inlay, 8 modern tubes

in Natural Gloss

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50/50D BEECH

5.5x14 with 8 modern tubes

in Carnival wrap

VCD Maple/Poplar/Bubinga

6x14 with 10 Beavertails

in Tiki Burst Gloss

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50/50D Cherry/Mahogany

4x14 Cherry/Mahogany shell with outer-sectioned Maple/Walnut in Gloss Natural

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VCD special Twisted Zebrano with Walnut core

6.5x14 with 8 Aluminum tube lugs

in Satin Natural

 

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Irish Flag Gloss

6x13 maple / poplar 6 lug

Hybrid Shell 

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PWD Cherry

5.5x14 with 8 Aluminum tube lugs

in Dune Buggy Gloss

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VCD Maple/Poplar core

6.5x14 with 8 modern tubes with Brass Trim

in Black Lacquer

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50/50D ZEBRANO MAPLE/MAHOGANY

7x14 with 16 Beavertails

in Siena Satin

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