Each drum is lovingly handmade with a choice of woods, most are either western red cedar or black walnut, but other wood choices are available. Drums can be made with either elk or buffalo rawhide. The rawhide I use is naturally processed, so it maintains the natural variations in color unlike the bleached varieties. Each drum comes with a handmade drumstick with a willow handle and either elk or buffalo leather top.
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
John Myszko is a woodworker and carpenter with over 25 years experience.
Starting out as a set builder on Broadway in New York he began his career in a non-conventional, free thinking sort of way.
Moving into the study of Japanese woodworking, his career primarily focused on bringing the feeling of the natural world indoors which led to many larger projects - mostly the design and fabrication of destination spas throughout the United States.
Enjoying a much quieter lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado he has built a workshop and creates within it the things he is most passionate about.
From custom furniture, to musical instruments, to just about anything a client dreams up- each day is something new.
He does still go out on the road for custom projects when there is a good alignment creatively.
Woodworking sculpture is his latest passion….
more to come.
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Curtis Hanson
For Black Walnut Slab Bench With Living Edges, Turquoise Inlay And Cedaer LegsOutstanding work! We love these benches!
Samuel Wilgus Jr
For Four Directions Cedar Box with turquoise.The cedar box is fantastic. Very beautiful, well built but, even more sturdy than I imagined. The protective aspect of the box was extremely important to me. Like, I said this box more than exceeded my expectations. John kept me well informed as to the progress of the project and delivered the box on time. John was very easy to work with. The personal note from John that came with the box was very thoughtful and touching. Thank you, John.