Michael Outlaw creates musical works of art

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It is said, a great artisan reveals that which was hidden and transforms the shapeless into form and function. What others would see as a pile of old lumber destined for the scrap heap or an aged wooden building, grayed from the Georgia elements and barely standing, Michael Outlaw, founder of Outlaw Drums in Sylvester, sees as a work of art.

Custom drums by Outlaw Drums in Sylvester are made with reclaimed heart pine and other aged timbers to ensure unique percussion instruments. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

Michael Outlaw of Outlaw Drums shows off a new drum shell made from Chinaberry wood. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

A beautiful new snare drum sits atop a pile of reclaimed lumber from whence it came at Outlaw Drums in Sylvester. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

Old reclaimed timber waits to be resurrected into drums at Outlaw Drums in Sylvester. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

Michael Outlaw, owner of Outlaw Drums in Sylvester, shows off some recently completed drums. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

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