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The Free State Way is a celebration of craftsmanship and the relentless pursuit of excellence, where every drum reflects precision, passion, and purpose.
Guided by our motto, Semper Doctrina—"always learning"—we embrace innovation and growth, crafting instruments that resonate not only with sound but with the soul of the musician.
Shells
These are the most common shells, contact us for a more detailed list of shell options
Bright, Mid-Low Tone with Long Sustain
Nordic maple shells are crafted with precision, offering a balanced tonal profile with warm lows, articulate mids, and bright, crisp highs. Their durability and natural resonance make them a versatile choice, perfect for both live performances and studio recording. Expertly constructed with premium materials, these shells deliver consistent quality and a rich, dynamic sound that sets them apart.
Bright Crisp Loud Tone with Medium Sustain
Nordic ash shells are renowned for their strength and tonal clarity, delivering bright, punchy highs and a dynamic, responsive sound. With a medium sustain and crisp attack, they excel in genres that demand projection and articulation. Constructed from premium ash, these shells combine durability with a striking grain pattern, making them as visually stunning as they are sonically impressive.
Mid Focus Tone with Medium Sustain
Nordic birch shells are crafted from premium Midwestern birch, renowned for its fine grain and tonal purity. With punchy, focused tones and controlled projection, birch offers rich low-end and a sharp attack, making it a distinctive alternative to maple. Each shell is custom-made to order, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail, with sanding services available for personalized finishing.
Punchy Tone with Medium Sustain
Nordic cherry shells, crafted from the finest Michigan cherry, deliver a warm, rich tone with a punchy midrange and excellent projection. Often described as a warmer alternative to maple, cherry offers a balanced sound with bright highs and deep lows, making it ideal for versatile drumming styles. With its fine grain, satiny texture, and beautiful hues ranging from rich red to creamy white, cherry shells are as visually stunning as they are sonically captivating.
Low, Warm tone with Short Sustain
Nordic mahogany shells, crafted from premium African mahogany, offer a warm, rich, and resonant sound with a smooth midrange and deep, pronounced low-end. Ideal for jazz and genres favoring a mellower tone, mahogany shells balance sonic warmth with aesthetic beauty, featuring a consistent reddish-brown grain. Built for durability and precision, these shells provide timeless appeal in both tone and design, with custom sanding services available to suit your finishing needs.
Warm, Dark Tone with Medium Sustain
Nordic walnut shells, crafted from the finest rotary-cut walnut, deliver a warm, rich sound with a smooth, balanced tonal range. Known for its durability and density, walnut provides excellent resonance and sustain, making it a favorite for drummers seeking depth and character in their sound. With its striking grain and classic dark hue, walnut shells are both visually and sonically exceptional, offering timeless appeal for any drum kit.
Finishes
All Finishes are high strength Lacquer. Contact us for more information
Bold & Vibrant Foundations
Eye Candy’s Primary Pigments create vibrant, high-impact finishes that enhance the natural beauty of the wood grain. These spray-applied pigments allow the grain to subtly shine through, adding depth and character to every drum. Perfect for drummers seeking bold colors with a touch of organic elegance, Primary Pigments elevate any FSDC Series Kit.
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Subtle Elegance with Translucent Beauty
Eye Candy Pigment Pastes deliver vibrant, opaque finishes that fully cover the wood grain, creating a sleek and uniform appearance. Perfect for achieving bold, consistent colors, these pastes are ideal for drummers seeking a smooth, flawless finish. Their versatility ensures a striking look that enhances the aesthetic appeal of any drum in the FSDC lineup.
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Subtle Elegance with Translucent Beauty
Eye Candy’s Hue Pigments provide rich, translucent finishes that beautifully highlight the natural wood grain, creating a stunning interplay of color and texture. These spray finishes offer a subtle yet vibrant aesthetic, perfect for drummers who want a sophisticated, organic look. Designed to complement the craftsmanship of every FSDC Series Kit, Hue Pigments bring a refined elegance to your drum set.
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Enhance and Illuminate Your Base Color
Eye Candy’s Ghost Pigments are designed to enhance solid base colors, adding a subtle shimmer or iridescent effect that elevates the overall finish. These translucent accents interact with the base color, creating depth and a captivating glow without showing up on their own. Perfect for adding a touch of brilliance to any FSDC Series Kit, Ghost Pigments transform solid finishes into dynamic, eye-catching masterpieces.
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Electrify Your Kit with Vibrant Energy
Eye Candy’s Neon Pigments deliver bold, electrifying finishes that make a statement, while still allowing the wood grain to subtly shine through. These spray-applied pigments create vibrant, glowing colors that stand out under any lighting, perfect for drummers looking to turn heads on stage. Designed for the FSDC Series Kits, Neon Pigments bring energy and excitement to your custom drum set.
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Brilliant Shine with a Premium Finish
Eye Candy’s Metallic Flake Pigments deliver dazzling, reflective finishes that completely cover the wood grain for a bold, high-impact look. These premium pigments are more challenging to work with, adding to their exclusivity, but the result is a stunning, luxurious finish that commands attention. Perfect for drummers seeking a show-stopping aesthetic, Metallic Flake Pigments bring brilliance and sophistication to any FSDC Series Kit.
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Dynamic Hues for a Captivating Finish
Eye Candy’s Color Shift Pigments create mesmerizing, dynamic finishes that change hue depending on the angle of light. These spray-applied pigments interact beautifully with the wood grain, enhancing the natural texture while delivering a stunning, multidimensional effect. Perfect for drummers seeking a bold, artistic touch, Color Shift Pigments transform any FSDC Series Kit into a true visual masterpiece.
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Exclusive Shifts, Unmatched Brilliance
Eye Candy’s Ultra Shift Pigments deliver an unparalleled visual experience with dramatic, multi-angle color transformations that captivate and inspire. These premium, spray-applied pigments enhance the wood grain while creating an extraordinary, iridescent effect that makes any drum truly one-of-a-kind. Due to their exclusive nature and limited availability, Ultra Shift Pigments are a rare, luxurious option for drummers looking to elevate their FSDC Series Kit to the next level.
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