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Hello Kindred Spirits,
My name is Brynn Clingwall, and I am the creator of Kindred Spirit Drums, an instrument fabrication company founded in November of 2014. Kindred Spirit Drums is lucky to be at the forefront of producing a new kind of instrument that is growing in popularity and gaining larger traction with musicians everyday. At this time, our production facility is located in Roberts Cre
12/08/2021
Another beautiful Zenith on its way out to a happy customer! I absolutely love the depth of finish on these instruments they are 🔥🌠🌌⚡.
We've had a very busy holiday season this year and are looking forward to some down time in the spring when production slows down!
"Vitality Through Sound'
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10/28/2021
Hello Kindred Spirits!
Our Zenith Holiday Sale is now live! These beautiful tonguepans are available for $750USD/$925CAD + Shipping and taxes for a limited time! You can also add a softcase for an additional $70.00USD/$85.00CAD! However, due to an ongoing global steel shortage there will be limited spots available for this sale, so if you don't act fast you may miss out!
Zenith means “the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer,” or “the time at which something is most powerful or successful.” The Zenith Tonguepan is a professional level instrument, comparable in craftsmanship to some of the finest handmade instruments in the world. It has deep bass, clear highs, and a beautiful layered timbre created by the harmonic series built into every tongue. Tuning an instrument of this caliber to our standards requires a high level of human skill and a well trained musical ear to achieve successfully. The Zenith comes with a special geometric design that is etched deeply into the metal, a rich antique patina, and silky powder-coat, making them luxurious in every way. They are beautiful pieces of art that are also highly capable instruments.
Technical Information: The Zenith tonguepan is a 12 note, steel percussion instrument that has a tuned harmonic series in every tongue (2-5 partials, depending on the note). It is made from 2 hydro-formed shells of our special high-carbon material, 19” (48cm) in diameter, with a 3mm thick top shell for great note clarity and sustain. Like our smaller Helios tonguepan, the Zenith comes with our special “technomantic” patina and clear-coat finish, as well as a built in pick-up system, rubber feet, rubber rim, and laser etched sound hole plug. Included Accessories: Instructional Booklet, Mallets, Certificate of
Authenticity.
Find the Zenith here: www.kindredspiritdrums.com/product/zenith/
“Vitality Through Sound”
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10/27/2021
A lovely customer sent us a photo of one of her instruments in the wild. Thanks Amy for the glamor shot of your beautiful Hyperion instrument!
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10/20/2021
I am just in the process of rebuilding our forge for the next generation of Zenith tonguepans! The majority of the refractory bricks we used are from an old industrial incinerator so they are extra skookum! Once I install the new burners and the door we will be good to go! 😁
Thanks for the help Dad! We got all those big bricks locked down perfectly. Can't wait to finish it off and use it!
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10/18/2021
This beautiful Zenith tonguepan is heading up to the Mamquam elementary school in Squamish to be used in their music program! This instrument is incredible and will be sure to inspire a lifelong love of musical exploration for all who experience it! 😁🌠🌈
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10/10/2021
Our early-bird sale for Zenith Christmas orders will be open very soon! This will be a great opportunity to get one of our amazing Zenith tonguepans for a very reasonable price just in time for the holidays! 😁
"Vitality Through Sound"
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10/07/2021
Working on a big round of Zenith tonguepans today! We will be opening up our early-bird Christmas sale list for these instruments in the very near future, so stay tuned! 😁
"Vitality Through Sound"
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10/07/2021
Getting up close and personal with our instruments as we head into fall and towards 2022. 😁
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Heya Kindred Spirits! It's been a little while since I've posted anything. We had some hard family things going on this spring that occupied a lot of my time and I've mostly just been keeping my head down and moving ahead with production and the day to days of life.
Here is an A2 Hijaz that I made a few months ago for a music teacher at a university in Toronto. I think it turned out really well and the recipient was extremely happy with the end result!
As I sort through the videos I've made over the last few months, and all the pictures I have taken I will be getting back into the rhythm of posting. May you all find your happiness with a piece of singing steel!
"Vitality Through Sound"
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06/21/2021
I've been working on some new shaping techniques and heating cycles for my handpan project . Exploring handpan building theory and the various metallurgical rabbit holes is always fun. I'm glad I have more time to spend working on these instruments, now that my other product lines have stabilized and production processes have been streamlined.
"Vitality Through Sound"
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