artists - usa
Jeff Gaylor
Timing is everything in this business & the sound & quality of your drums should be no exception. That's why I play Jon Cross custom drums, the warm tones of the handcrafted shells really resonate the sound I look for in every performance, warm, exotic & exquisitely hand crafted by the master himself - Jon Cross.
Bill Ray
I own a JCCD 7" x 14" Bolivian Rosewood spiral stave.
When I get the call from an engineer to " bring the biggest sounding drum you have" it's always my go to for such occasions.
Jon's creations are all unique & amazing, every snare drum aficionado should get a JCCD for their collection.
Roddi Galli
I never thought I would go below a 14" as my main snare until I sat down at NAMM & Jon put a 13" x 7" Zebrawood stave shell in front of me. I can now find as many sounds on my snare as I do on my ride, thank you Jonfor the passion you bring to your work.
Dennis Smith
Absolutely love my Jon Cross custom snare, it's stunning, even when it's just sitting there, but when you play,,,OMG
I have the Purpleheart / Pink Ivory with custom Ebony stripesPlaying jazz with this snare is so enjoyable & the cross sticking on the wood hoops is crisp, clear & amazing.
Thanks Jon Cross, I'm I stumbled onto your website.
Dustin Slack
Just spent the last 3 days recording in Sacramento & the kit sounded amazing, the engineer said in 20 years that this kit is now in his top 3
Ron Thaler
Joe McCarthy
This Purpleheart / Pink Ivory snare has been the nicest piece of equipment I have ever played.
The snare responds to every hit with the same amount of expression I put into it.
The depth to this drum packs a punch that can be heard during any gig in any condition.
If you want to play the most expressive snare drum, I would only recommend playing a masterpiece.
I would recommend playing a Jon Cross custom drum.
My Jon Cross Bubinga / Purpleheart snare drum is a true work of art, it sounds so complete, so fresh, it has found it's way onto multiple albums with breathtaking results, such a wonderful instrument & the craftmanship is supreme.
Ron Thaler.
Mike Morgan
The drum is beautifully crafted with a wonderful & really musical voice.
The craftmanship is without peer, & the value while not inexpensive is undeniable.
Gary Collins
I first met Jon in 2009 at the Hollywood Drum Show.
I was very impressed by the appearance & tonal quality of his drums, as I talked with Jon & gave his drums a try, I was drawn in by not only the beautiful woods & finish, but by the superior craftmanship & attention to detail given to each drum.
Over the years we've become fast friends, I'm very proud & happy to endorse & play his drums.
Play them,, they'll challenge your sensibilities !
Shawn Mc Cain
Jon Cross custom drums are amazing 100% handcrafted instruments that deliver incredible warm tones, sweet sustain, & articulate responses while playing any number of genresof music.
Jon Cross custom drums are solid all the way through exotic goodness, I am honored to play a J.C. 5.5" x 14" Birds Eye Maple / Purpleheart stave snare with a Trick throw & die cast hoops, the sound guys are always asking what snare I use,,, I say
" A work of art"
JCCD,, "Play a Masterpiece".
Chris Beall
I have been playing my Jon Cross custom snare for a few years now & it always gets compliments on how it sounds.
Not only does it look amazing but it sounds even better.
Jon is a true artist & makes great sounding drums ,,, C.B.