Custom pad, small batch, made in America

I sort of can't believe I did this but look what's coming my way. 

Still drying. 12" diameter, solid wood base and rim. I've asked Anthony to hold off on wrapping until next Friday so it will be thoroughly dry and some of the off-gas has dissipated before he wraps it up. 

I'm going to call it my Carmen Pad.

Small batch, made one at a time in America. Glad to support a creative new pad maker.

I expect I'll coat the rim in some wood hardener to strengthen it, and add some linseed oil to the base to protect the wood and bring out the different hues a little more.

If you want to see more of his designs, look him up on the Drum Practice Pad History Group on Facebook under Anthony Aguilar. 

 

UPDATE, 7-12-26 -- Anthony sent me these. Pad is dry now but I've asked him to wait until next weekend to wrap for shipping, just to make sure it's as dry as it can be.
I promise a full review when it's ready to chop.

UPDATE, 7-13-26: Anthony just sent me this video. The pad is dry but he's just waiting for the off-gas to clear out a little more before he ships it. He gave me a little demo of how it sounds with open space underneath and with closed space. I suspect I'll be using it on a stand or on my pad table. But this gives me a great idea of just how nice the thing is going to play.

 

Yes, this is going to be one fun pad. Can't wait! Of course, I'll do a full review and demo and post it here.