The Duke represents HB Drums premier effort to date! Solid 6.5mm Birch shells, proprietary HB "floater" tom system and the ultimate Scepter series hardware. Road Warriors rejoice, HB Duke Series has arrived!
Experience the ultimate from HB Drums!
6 Ply Birch Shells Exciting New Finishes Include:
HB Floater Tom System
New Pin Mount Tom Holders
New 900 Series Scepter Hardware - Tour Tested
Mirror, Deep Ocean Black, Pacific Coast White-Duke 7 pictured
The Duke series is named after the legendary Duke Kahanamoku. Duke is the acknowledged father of modern surfing who as a native Hawaiian became a role model for the masses. The Duke entertained presidents, dignitaries and was an Olympian. Here in Huntington Beach, Ca, the Duke is part of the surfing culture with art, sculpture and even the Duke restaurant present to commemorate this icon. Whom better to name our new, premier set after than the Duke...
The Duke offers quality, class and durability with the unmistakeable tone and power of our 6.5mm Birch shells. Our staff pros and preferred clients have requested the floating tom feature for the ultimate in pure tone. No drilled holes in toms for the ultimate in pure, punchy tone. Bullet proof 900 series Scepter hardware for the road. Scepter hardware offers ultra heavy cast steel tubing and double bracing along with memory locks. Tour tough and easy to setup and tear down...built to last. Want to rotate toms in any direction?...Check out the new, versatile stem pin mounts...a breeze to setup for your style. Duke's 18 ply Birch snare with offset new HB lug system offers the ultimate in power and control! Top it all off with a new HB lustrous finish...The HB Dukes have it all!
Nothing compares for price and features, check it out!
12x10x12 lug tom
13x12x12 lug tom
16x16x16 floor tom
22x16x20 lug bass drum
14x5.5x custom 18 ply snare drum
Scepter 900 Series Hi Hat Stand
Scepter 900 Series Cymbal Stand
Scepter 900 Series Snare Stand
Scepter 900 Series Bass Pedal
HB oil filled mylar heads
(8x8, 10x8 power toms, Cymbals and Tom Stand optional)
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku lived from 1890-1968. He was born and raised in Waikiki and was a full-blooded Hawaiian, representing the culture to millions of people. He was an Olympic champion winning three gold, two silver, and one bronze metal in four Olympics between 1912 and 1922. He is known as the Father of International Surfing having introduced the sport to the Eastern seaboard. He is recognized as the "Hawaiian Ambassador of Aloha". During his lifetime, the Duke was a movie actor, political figure, and true hero. His statue is located on Waikiki Beach where many honor him by placing leis on his statue.
