Ludwig released 4 new models in 1929 : Super-Sensitive, New Era-Sensitive, Super-Power, and the Standard Sensitive.
Read more1929-30 Ludwig 'Standard-Sensitive' Model Black Beauty DeLuxe Snare
WTH Is This Drum Set?
I just bought a new kit from Nelson’s in Nashville, but have been perplexed on where it came from.
Read moreMy Latest Blog Articles #250
I’ve been posting my ‘personal drum philosophy’ since March of 2012. At the time, I was convinced that I wouldn't have enough material for more than a couple of years. Here we are, 13 years later, and I’m posting article number 250!
Read more1930-39 Leedy Butterfly Girl Trap Kit with Rolling Console
This set is an impeccable example of a 1930-39 trap kit that shows the changes and innovations that were quickly occurring to the drum set.
Read moreLate 80s SOLID 5.5 x 14 Maple Snare
Solids were produced starting in the late eighties by Huey Lewis and the News drummer, Billy Gibson and drum maker, Johnny Craviotto. They were made with a steam bent 1-ply maple shell and maple reinforcing rings, much like vintage Slingerland Radio Kings.
Read more1941 & 1942 WWII Era Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogs with price lists.
Frankly, I didn’t know Sears was selling these complete sets this early on, and with endorsers!
Read moreSteve Smith – Remembering Tony Williams
Vinnie Colaiuta and I went together and sat right in front of Tony’s big yellow kit. When the band started playing and Tony interacted with the other players, playing some incredible time feels and fills, Vinnie and I both lost our minds, applauding and screaming like teen-age girls seeing The Beatles!
Read moreThe Star Lever Hack
One of the most common sights to see on a Star made snare drum is a missing lever on a 930 Strainer. The overall design of the 930 was inspired by Slingerland’s Zoomatic. I have a way to keep the strainer and just add a lever to it.
Read moreA Letter to Buddy Rich Non-fans
What, then, are the criticisms leveled at Buddy and what are the facts? Let's see ...
Read moreFor Sale - Zildjian K Custom 20" Dry Ride -$250 or best offer
Online description; "Ultra-dry stick sound with some dry undertones. Totally unlathed and unpolished. The K Custom cymbals are specially designed to provide more volume and cut with a quicker attack and decay than traditional K Zildjians.".
Read moreChristopher David Page – PAGE DRUMS Founder (6/12/1936 – 11/27/2025)
David premiered PAGE DRUMS in 1992 at the Anaheim NAMM show and has been twice nominated for Best Acoustic Drum.
Read more1970s 6.5 x14 Vistalite Super Sensitive Snare
This is my very rare 1970s 6.5” x 14” Color Code No. 2201-Clear Ludwig No. 415KP Vistalite Super Sensitive Blue & Olive Pointy Badge Snare Drum.
Read moreEdward Tuckers Catalog Corner - 1970s Zickos Drum Corp.
This Zickos Drum Corporation factory authorized portfolio is either a dealer catalog, corporate item, a dealer only item or distributor book. And it is full of separate loose distribution flyers and smaller catalogs.
Read more1930’s Ludwig and Ludwig 26x14 Bass Drum Restoration
I have attached a number of pictures of the finished bass drum. I have also included a picture of a Black Diamond Pearl kit I use that includes a bass drum from the 1940’s and toms from the 1970’s. It sounds amazing.
Read moreFor Sale - 25” A Zildjian Ride | $500 Large Stamp Hollow Block | 4,530g | Mid 50s
Unique is the word, due to the size and weight! This is a Large Stamp cymbal produced 1954-1957 due to the hollow block “Zildjian Co” with square-edged letters
Read more1960-62 Ludwig 6.5x14 gold plated Super-Sensitive Model
Ludwig produced (presented) only 5 of these snare drums that were gold plated with name plaques.
Read more1928 Ludwig Black Beauty Moose Drum Trap Set at Northup Drums Museum
This would have been an above standard professional drum kit for a working drummer that was playing in orchestras, vaudeville, and theaters for silent films in the 1920-30s.
Read moreCymbal/snare rock grooves in odd times
Cymbal/snare rock grooves in odd times
Read moreFatherly Advice From A Well Seasoned Drummer
I’ve been posting my ‘personal drum philosophy’ since March of 2012. At the time, I was convinced that I wouldn't have enough material for more than a couple of years. Here we are, 13 years later, and I’m posting article number 250!
Read moreGuy DeVito: Past, Present, and Future
One of my all-time favorite bass players is West Springfield, Massachusetts native Guy DeVito.
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