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Database of Articles 11/13 to current

Gracy Snare Drum

December 28, 2025 Marc Patch

For me this drum is a keeper, it has so many of the things I look for in a snare drum, thin shell, solid lugs, stick-saver hoops, a reliable strainer, and a stunning wrap. If you find a Gracy like this one out there, I highly recommend!

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In Marc Patch Stencil MIJ, Vintage Drums Tags Gracy drums, Marc patch
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Carlow Classics Vintage Drum Hardware

December 28, 2025 Joe Czulinski

Presenting the most durable and authentic looking replacements for missing or cracked/broken factory original Rim Clips, Tube Lugs and Tension Rods. 

Designed and precision manufactured to meet the specification tolerance and appearance requirements for factory original fittings on 1920’s and 30’s Ludwig & Ludwig snare drums in both Deluxe (new or aged) and Bright Nickel finishes.

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In Vintage Drums, Ludwig, For Sale Tags Joe Czulinski, vintage drum hardware, Carlow Classics Vintage Drum Hardware
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SOLD! For Sale - 1960s Zildjian A 20" Medium Ride - $200

December 21, 2025 George Lawrence
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Aside from some patina on the finish, and stick marks the cymbal is in excellent condition and sounds clear with a subtle wash at the bow if needs. Excellent stick tip sound and controlled wash.

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For Sale - Zildjian 20" K Custom Dry Ride Prototype unlathed 4 rivets 2731g - $329

December 21, 2025 George Lawrence
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…from the 2000s approximately. This cymbal weighs in at 2731 grams, is unlathed and hand hammered

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For Sale - Zildjian 20" K Custom Left Side Ride w 3 Rivets 2447 g - $375

December 21, 2025 George Lawrence
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Designed with Peter Erskine, the K Custom Left Side Ride is an all-important second ride

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In For Sale Tags Zildjian left side ride
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For Sale - Zildjian 20" A Custom Ping Ride Cymbal - $240

December 20, 2025 George Lawrence
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Up for sale is a Zildjian A Custom 20" Ping Ride weighing in at 2907 grams. $240 + $30 shipping

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In For Sale Tags Zildjian ping ride
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Losing My Dream ... or When one door closes

December 19, 2025 Richard Best

It took a long time for my ears to settle down and to find ways of coping with a pretty debilitating condition (tinnitus, hyperacusis, recruitment). Today I can do a bit of playing and that has enabled me to teach again, and that’s where I think I’m really meant to be.

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In Educational, Richard Best Tags Richard BEst
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Transcribing – Listening Beyond the Notes: A Call for Analytical Listening

December 19, 2025 Timo Ickenroth

One of the most important but often overlooked steps in the transcription process is playing what you have written down.

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In Educational Tags Tim Ickenroth, transcribing drum parts
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John JR Frondelli : Remembering Tony Williams

December 18, 2025 David Barsalou

To call Tony Williams a drumming legend is a complete understatement. Tony wasn't just a drummer… His drumming was a ‘Distinct Style’, which influenced other drumming legends -  (Steve Gadd for one).

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags John JR Fromdelli, tony williams
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For Sale - Pristine Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute drum set

December 18, 2025 George Lawrence

Nic Marcy is selling this shell pack for $2500 plus shipping. No hardware.
kick 22 x18
8x12 and 9x13 rack toms
16 x 16 Floor tom 
Contact Nic at NICDRUMS@aol.com

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In For Sale Tags yamaha custom absolute
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For Sale - NSMD Back Issues - Collections and Singles

December 17, 2025 George Lawrence
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Back issue collections and singles available at Not So Modern Drummer Store and DrumSellers.com

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For Sale - "The Missing Rudiments" book by George Lawrence

December 16, 2025 George Lawrence

Latest PDF book by George Lawrence. The 2025 first edition Includes the list of 40 Percussive Arts Society rudiments plus 84 more fundamental stickings that are not in the P.A.S. list

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In For Sale Tags The Missing Rudiments, George Lawrence
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For Sale - Sonor D-515 PA Phonic Rosewood Reissue 14x5.75" 10-Lug Snare Drum 2001 - Present - Rosewood Veneer (Inside + Outside)

December 16, 2025 George Lawrence

Purchased new in 2022. Played in our studio a few times. The drum is in great shape! - no blemishes, scratches, or other. The batter head has stick marks and light wear. The rosewood pops!

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In For Sale Tags Sonor phonic rosewood
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On Writing Well

December 16, 2025 George Lawrence

I don’t know everything about vintage drums, but I know the people who do and some of them are NSMD writers.

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In From Editor George Lawrence Tags drum books
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For Sale: DW Collector's Series 4-Piece Shell Pack | Pure Maple | Black Oyster | Excellent Condition with Accessories Box

December 15, 2025 George Lawrence

Doug Aronson is selling this like new DW kit for $3500 plus shipping, no tax. This kit sells online new for from $4115 plus tax at Sweetwater.com to $4732 plus tax at guitarcenter.com

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In For Sale, Free Classifieds
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For Sale: Tama Starclassic 5.5 x 14 maple snare clear lacquer

December 14, 2025 George Lawrence

Up for sale is a nice 5.5" x 14" Tama Starclassic Maple snare drum in Maple Lacquer finish with die cast hoops.

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In Classified Ads, George Lawrence, Free Classifieds Tags Starclassic Tama, Starcast Tama
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For Sale - DW Collectors 5x13 heavy brass snare drum w trigger

December 13, 2025 George Lawrence

For Sale $600 - consigned to me years ago is a DW Collectors 5x13 heavy brass snare drum w gold hardware, 8 lugs, and a trigger for electronics professionally installed. It has been well used. Everything is completely functional.

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In Classified Ads, George Lawrence, For Sale Tags DW 5x13 brass collectors snare drum
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For Sale DW Collectors Copper 6.5 x 14 Copper Snare

December 13, 2025 George Lawrence

These copper drums go for a lot more but I’ve price this one to sell. More pictures upon request. I played it before the lug broke and it sounded great.

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In Free Classifieds, George Lawrence, From Editor George Lawrence, For Sale Tags DW Copper
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Missing Rudiments: Ruffs

November 30, 2025 George Lawrence

In researching for my Missing Rudiments book, I found many alternate stickings for ruffs.

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In Educational, George Lawrence Tags Ruff, The Moeller Book
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Eric Everett : Remembering Tony Williams

November 30, 2025 David Barsalou

“Believe It” is the name of Williams’ 1975 album with this new band line-up: Allan Holdsworth (guitar), Alan Pasqua (keyboards) and Tony Newton (bass).

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags Tony Williams Lifetime
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