Up for sale is an excellent Vintage 1980s Sabian HH 20" Medium Ride cymbal weighing in at 2085 grams.
Read moreVintage Sabian HH 20" medium crash ride - 2085 gm - $300 obo + shpg
24" A. Zildjian medium ride cymbal - 4109 grams - $299 obo plus shpg
For Sale by George Lawrence
Read moreWhat Was Passed Along
I didn’t go looking for a story when I bought this drum kit. At the time, I thought I was simply stepping into vintage drums more intentionally than I ever had before.
Read more1928-1930 Ludwig & Ludwig Peacock Pearl Super-Ludwig Snare Drum
“In my humble view, this century young visual and sonic masterpiece features one of the most beautiful finishes to ever adorn a drum”
Read moreGretsch Mystery Wrap - Stumped
But what makes me curious (and has stumped a good few people more in the know than I am) is the wrap. It is (now considerably yellowed) WMP but it has these gold & silver strands running through it.
Read moreOil’s Well That Moves Well
You see, while drums need a bit of lubrication in certain areas, the lubricant you use must match the need. Grease is rarely good for a snare drum.
Read moreWhy so many articles about Tony Williams?
I encourage all rock drummers, in particular, to explore Tony’s playing to learn how he influenced much of what we play.
Read moreYan Bass Drum Pedal Restoration
An often-overlooked part of a Vintage MIJ kit is the Bass Drum Pedal. Most Japanese pedals back then had no name or markings and were pretty generic looking, but Pearl had their “SPEED PEDAL”, no doubt inspired by the Ludwig Speed King and Star had their “PRO PEDAL”, and there is even a “TOP PEDAL” out there. Not to be outdone Gracy via Yan Drum had their “FOOT PEDAL”
Read moreGracy Snare Drum
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!
Read moreCarlow Classics Vintage Drum Hardware
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.
Read moreFor Sale - Zildjian 20" K Custom Dry Ride Prototype unlathed 4 rivets 2731g - $329
…from the 2000s approximately. This cymbal weighs in at 2731 grams, is unlathed and hand hammered
Read moreFor Sale - Zildjian 20" K Custom Left Side Ride w 3 Rivets 2447 g - $375
Designed with Peter Erskine, the K Custom Left Side Ride is an all-important second ride
Read moreFor Sale - Zildjian 20" A Custom Ping Ride Cymbal - $240
Up for sale is a Zildjian A Custom 20" Ping Ride weighing in at 2907 grams. $240 + $30 shipping
Read moreLosing My Dream ... or When one door closes
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.
Read moreTranscribing – Listening Beyond the Notes: A Call for Analytical Listening
One of the most important but often overlooked steps in the transcription process is playing what you have written down.
Read moreJohn JR Frondelli : Remembering Tony Williams
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).
Read moreFor Sale - Pristine Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute drum set
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
For Sale - NSMD Back Issues - Collections and Singles
Back issue collections and singles available at Not So Modern Drummer Store and DrumSellers.com
Read moreFor Sale - "The Missing Rudiments" book by 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
Read moreFor Sale - Sonor D-515 PA Phonic Rosewood Reissue 14x5.75" 10-Lug Snare Drum 2001 - Present - Rosewood Veneer (Inside + Outside)
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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