It has been the goal of drum manufacturers and drummers alike to realize the development of a truly free-floating drum. A drum design that would insure maximum resonance and purity of sound.

Though many attempts have been made, all have fallen short of three basic requirements.

A shell suspended and held in place only by its bearing edges in contact with the upper and lower heads, allowing the set to resonate fully.

A shell completely void of hardware contact that would impede its resonance.

The ability to maintain tension of the upper and lower heads to unequal degrees of rigidity.

Downing Drums has succeeded where others have failed, making a reality of what others have only dreamed of.