Fibes
Fibes
Also known as: Fibes Drums, Fibes Drum Company
UnclaimedFibes is an American drum manufacturer founded in 1966 by drummer Bob Grauso and composite materials specialist John Morena in South Farmingdale, New York. The name is a portmanteau of "fiberglass" and "vibes," reflecting the company's pioneering use of fiberglass composite shells. Fibes was among the earliest brands to successfully market acrylic drum kits and snares, building a reputation for...
Fibes is an American drum manufacturer founded in 1966 by drummer Bob Grauso and composite materials specialist John Morena in South Farmingdale, New York. The name is a portmanteau of "fiberglass" and "vibes," reflecting the company's pioneering use of fiberglass composite shells. Fibes was among the earliest brands to successfully market acrylic drum kits and snares, building a reputation for shells that were lighter than traditional wood while delivering a bright, cutting tonal character.
The company's catalog has centered on fiberglass and clear acrylic drum kits and snares, including chrome-plated fiberglass models. Notable artists associated with the brand include Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham, and Alan Dawson, who helped raise the profile of fiberglass and acrylic shells during the late 1960s and 1970s. Guitar maker C.F. Martin & Company acquired Fibes in 1970 and ran the brand until selling the assets to Jim Corder in 1979, after which Corder Drums continued related production.
The Fibes trademark was reunited with manufacturing in December 1994 when the factory was relocated to Austin, Texas under new ownership tied to Tommy's Drum Shop. Vintage Fibes kits and snares from the New York and Martin eras remain sought after on the collector market, where the brand is regarded as a foundational name in non-wood drum shell construction.
Fibes has 2 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Drum Sets and Drums. Their gear is featured by 6 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock. Notable users include Nick Mason, Jon Theodore, and Joey Waronker.
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