For Sale Vintage Zildjian Amir cymbals 18" and 20"

August 8, 2026 George Lawrence

Introduction: 1982
Discontinued: 1989
Background: This series was succeeded by the Amir II
Alloy: B8 (Also known as "Sheet Bronze" or "non-cast" in Zildjian's literature.)
Quality: Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional
Zildjian's Description: "The Amir is a non-cast, professional cymbal with the more metallic sound preferred by some drummers. Amir cymbals are the result of Zildjian Sound Lab technology and research into special alloys. Each one projects a clear, bright, controlled sound with fast decay for use on stage or in the studio. The focused energy of Amir cymbals delivers a lightning-fast attack with contoured overtones that decay quickly and smoothly for optimum miking. Amirs are made to Zildjian's exacting standards and are far more durable than other non-cast cymbals."

For Sale Vintage Zildjian Impulse 16" Crash Cymbal

August 8, 2026 George Lawrence

16” Zildjian Impulse Crash cymbal in excellent shape. The Impulse (and Amir) line of cymbals were aimed at rock and metal players.

Joe Corsello and New York Mary

July 31, 2026 David Barsalou

A jazz critic once described Joe Corsello as “the best young drummer in jazz – polished, electric, and tasteful to a turn.” It was 1976, and Joe’s group ‘New York Mary’ had just released their second (Arista Records) album titled – ‘A Piece of the Apple’.

Show Us Your Vintage Drums! (New Feature)

July 30, 2026 George Lawrence

Ludwig 1920s field drum. I bought this on Ebay in 2001.

From Editor George Lawrence

July 30, 2026 George Lawrence

New Category!!! called “Show Us Your Vintage Drums” for anyone to post pictures of your vintage drums. No writing required but would be welcome.

There’s Always Something To Do In Retail

July 30, 2026 Richard Best

I paid my way through university by playing, teaching and working at a friend’s music store.

Japan’s PEDAL Collection

July 30, 2026 Marc Patch

It would not shock me if the Hoshino, Pearl, and Star pedal footboards were all an outsourced product from a single factory, with the rest of the parts being made in their own respective factories. Just another mystery to solve!

Two 1930s Slingerland Green Trap Kits

July 29, 2026 Tim Northup

The end of the 1920’s saw the Slingerland Banjo and Drum Company emerge as the largest family-owned drum manufacturer at that time.

SOLD! - 18" Zildjian K Custom 18" Dark Crash Cymbal #2

July 25, 2026 George Lawrence

For Sale by George Lawrence

SOLD - 18" Zildjian K Custom 18" Dark Crash Cymbal #1

July 25, 2026 George Lawrence

For Sale by George Lawrence

SOLD!! - Paiste Signature 13" Medium HiHat Cymbals

July 11, 2026 George Lawrence

Paiste 13" Signature Medium Hi Hats 835 & 915 grams. $200 plus shipping and insurance.

Famous Drum Company "Solid Eight" 6.5"x14" Curly Maple Single Ply Shell Snare Drum

July 9, 2026 George Lawrence

The Famous Drum Company 6.5”x14” Curly Maple Snare Drum is a 1/4” thick, steam-bent, single-ply curly maple snare drum with matching 1/4” thick reinforcement rings.

Famous Drum Company "Solid Eight" 5”x14” Hard Maple Snare Drum

July 3, 2026 George Lawrence

The Famous Drum Company “Solid Eight” 5”x14” Hard Maple Snare Drum is a 1/4” thick, steam-bent, single-ply maple snare drum with 1/4” thick curly maple reinforcement rings

From the editor

July 1, 2026 George Lawrence

It’s too flarging hot!

1926 Leedy Sparkling Gold 5 X 14 Professional Snare Drum

July 1, 2026 Joe Czulinski

In 1926, the Leedy Drum Company was first to introduce Pyralin, a nitrocellulose 'plastic' finish on its drum offerings. The first two colours introduced were Sparkling Gold, and the more popular White Marine Pearl.

So Call Me A Control Freak

June 30, 2026 Richard Best

I'm usually pretty laid back, but when it comes to the drums I'm all about control. That's because control is how we, uh, control things.

Leedy “MULTI” Snare Drum (c. 1923–1924)

June 30, 2026 Ron Vallejo

By the early 1920s, the Leedy Manufacturing Company had fully evolved from its experimental beginnings into one of the defining forces in American percussion.

Japan’s Ode To Rogers

June 29, 2026 Marc Patch

by the late 70’s the quality of Hoshino’s drums was getting closer the American classic Rogers…

SOLD! For Sale-Gretsch 57 Renown drum set in Motor City Red w cases

June 26, 2026 George Lawrence

I am selling one of my prize possessions. This is an extremely rare drum set. The Renown 57s came in five lacquer finishes. The motor city red finish was only made in 2012.