![]() The reason is that the Timeless wood is exceedingly hard from being under pressure in the lake for about 100 years. The issue was that it is specifically the Timeless Timber that made it almost impossible to bend a 13. Steve Maxwell was kind enough to let me quote the “broken boards story” in his own words: ”The deal with the broken boards was this: It isn't just the fact that it is a 13 that makes it hard, (because Johnny does 13s, 12s and 10s all the time with no issues). ![]() I was told by three very reputable sources, Johnny, Steve Maxwell and Joe Kenny that in the process of bending the planks/boards Johnny broke 26 boards in order to get two perfect shells. The story is that the original owner (and possibly the collector in Sweden) wanted a Craviotto Lake Superior Timeless Timber 700 year old solid birch snare drum in a 6.5 x 13 size. Only two were made in 2003 #1 is in my collection and #2 is in Sweden last I heard. ![]() This is a very rare, special order Craviotto snare drum that was part of the Steve Maxwell Collection (Steve is the world’s largest Craviotto dealer). A good friend of mine was the original owner and sold the drum to me about 10 years ago at the 2005 Chicago Vintage Drum Show. Here’s a snare drum that I’ve had for a while. Please read about the life and times of Johnny in this wonderful article that Bob Campbell wrote. We are truly fortunate that as the heart and soul of the Craviotto Drum Company it was vitally important to Johnny to pass along his skills, honed over a lifetime, and his innovations in the art and craft of drum building to his trusted colleagues and protégés at Craviotto, so that the "Craviotto-way" could carry on for the next generation. His contribution to the world of drum building has been without equal. He created instruments of incredible sonic and visual beauty, and those instruments have graced stages, recording studios, and collections worldwide. No one had his knowledge, his skill, and his passion for his craft. Johnny was, and always will be, the world’s finest drum craftsman. It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Master Craftsman, mentor, and friend, Johnny Craviotto.
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