new online prices are $284 for the cajon and $150 for the pedal. total new $434 plus tax. I’m selling for $200 no tax, plus shipping. This combination is like new.
Read moreFor Sale by Dave Mattacks -70s Gretsch COB snare
Gretsch 'Hex’ badge COB snare, Circa early '70's / Top counter hoop replaced with triple-flange. / The Bottom hoop, Internal damper, Butt-end & (fully functioning) snare throw-off are all original. / New ‘Evans’ & ‘Remo’ heads , ‘Puresound' wires. $500.oo plus shipping. Email Dave at jumpstreet-band@comcast.net
Read moreFor Sale - Many, Many catalogs of vintage drum and cymbal companies, and more
Mark McChristian is selling his collection of American, Japanese and European drum company catalogs and more.
Read moreNew Trixon Drums Book
High-quality designed hardcover book with over 290 high gloss colored pages in German and English texts and fantastic photos
Read moreThe Drum Yoda's Totally Awesome Dictionary of Drum Terms
The book contains more than 1100 entries on drumming, music, and professional development plus dozens of interesting and helpful images and personal insights.
Read moreWhat's this Worth? W&A Carry All Bass Drum
In great shape with original heads etc. Any idea on worth?
Read moreWhat is this drum?
This is a bass drum from Star's junior drum set called the "Midget" model. Its earliest appearance in a catalog was 1965.
Read moreWhen Bob Girouard Interviewed Sir Paul McCartney
We talked about the symbiotic relationship between the drummer and bassist, including the major role Denny played in developing the Wings sound. Paul also referenced his relationship with Ringo Starr and how they approached Beatles songs as a rhythm section.
Read moreUS Mercury Single Tension Snare Drum
Let me introduce you to my little friend: a Star made U.S. Mercury single tension snare drum. You won’t see many of these out in the wild, so here’s your chance to get a glimpse of a very rare entry-level snare by Star, and it has all its original parts!
Read moreSeven Days – How Vinnie Colaiuta Made a 5/8 Groove Breathe
The fact that “Seven Days” not only avoids that risk but transforms it into musical strength is due above all to Vinnie Colaiuta’s drumming. His groove does not sound “odd.” It sounds natural—almost as if the meter were not unusual at all.
Read moreFor Sale - Paiste Sound Formula 14" Heavy Hi Hats - $300
Made in the mid nineties. 1050 &1350 grams. These are in very good + working condition.
Read moreFor Sale - Paiste 20" Signature Rough Ride - $200
"Medium bright, full, rich. Wide range, balanced mix. Even response with clear, silvery stick sound supported by full wash. Very musical, general purpose ride with big sound".
Read more1932-34 SLINGERLAND 5 x 14 ENGRAVED/ART GOLD DUALL “RADIO” MODEL
one of my “Holy Grail” snare drums was finally located and has entered the Curotto Collection. This is the only one that I have ever seen or heard of. The only reference that I am aware of is on page 4 of the 1934 Slingerland Drum Company catalog.
Read moreJames Gadson passes at 86
“He was a wonderful man,” his wife Barbara says. “He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and one hell of a drummer.”
Read more1929-30 Ludwig 'Standard-Sensitive' Model Black Beauty DeLuxe Snare
Ludwig released 4 new models in 1929 : Super-Sensitive, New Era-Sensitive, Super-Power, and the Standard Sensitive.
Read moreWTH 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!
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