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About OffWorld Percussion : OffWorld was launched in the spring of 2008 by Northwest percussionist David C. Lauder and engineer Paul J. Howard as a vehicle to present their distinctly modern percussive implements to drummers worldwide. The company is based in the cool green of the Pacific Northwest, which continues to become a veritable melting pot for marching-arts related industry in recent years. The origins of OffWorld began with pursuits in the early nineties to create drum practice pads that were altogether diverse from the standard fare. David C. Lauder with the help of a talented friend, the late Jeffrey C. Olson, engineered some of the first prototypes. Created in Springfield, Or. the new pads were aimed specifically towards the use by the members of the University of Oregon Drumline, under the direction of NW marching percussion guru, Alan Keown. One of these included the infamous ’ÄúBacon’Äù,Ôøº a device comprised of 4 separate, interlocking sections or planks, inlayed with numerous gum rubber elements per plank. The unit could be unfurled and placed down the length of a tour bus, during travel to benefit more ensemble-based use of multiple percussionists. ÔøºOne of the first designs implementing a rim-like component was custom 6’Äù gum rubber octagon, designed with rare purpleheart hardwood outer staves. These were placed at a slight rise over the existing playing surface to create a definitive rim-shot effect when struck (incidently, this device could be spotted as mounted into the steering column of Dave’Äôs VW bus for many years). From these early designs have emerged further concepts, refinements and later creations, championed by musician/engineer and OffWorld co-founder Paul Howard, that have led towards production of the distinctive, progressive and other-worldly percussion implements we offer today. Our products are truly hand-made creations, crafted with a careful ÔøºÔøºdedication to quality and a level of precision that reflects our devotion to the greater percussive art form which continues to inspire them. We are absolutely committed to producing the most innovative and highest quality percussion implements found anywhere on the planet, and take great pride in producing them right here, in the USA. We appreciate your taking the time to check out our new site. Feel free to email us with any questions or comments you may have, or call direct at 503.723.5565. Thanks, and keep your taps down! - OffWorlddave.htmlhttp://www.minustidejewelry.com/Saratoga_Park_Music.htmldave.htmlmailto:offworldpercussion@gmail.com?subject=question/commentshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3

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