I got this drum at the Chicago Vintage Drum Show many years ago.
Read more1920s C. G. CONN 4x14 ENGRAVED/GOLD PLATED DANCE MODEL SNARE DRUM
Bizarre? Dixie Drum Set by German Deri Drum Company
As a long-time collector, I have a fascination with the unusual, the bizarre, and often the ultimately impractical. These drums fall into all three categories.
Read moreSame Hand Tom Sweeps
I put this exercise together to get my shoulders moving a bit better.
The sweeps are done with the same hand from tom to snare or snare to
tom.
From Editor George Lawrence
Moving, inventory liquidation, July/August issue, spinning plates in the air.
Read moreLeedy Broadway Parallel and Dual Snare Drums
I decided to write an article covering this to help people identify the three different generations of this parallel throw-off and the versions.
Read moreBrady 8 pc drum kit - value?
I was wondering if you could assist me with a drum kit. I currently have my father's Brady Drum kit he purchased in around 1992.
Read moreSanity Lounge Show - Interview w John Crocken and performance
In this episode of Sanity Lounge, we sit down with the incredibly talented John Crocken—drummer, craftsman, and creator of Persimmon Drumsticks.
Read moreMIJ Stencil Strainers
Most of the things I write about are just stating the facts as I have found them, but this one is purely an opinion piece, and just for fun.
Read moreIntroduction to Billy Cuthrell & The Future of DrumSellers.com
“I was one of the early users of DrumSellers and over the years the site has become a regular part of my daily routine, which goes something like this; Get out of bed, brush my teeth, check DrumSellers to see what's new on the site, check other email then start my "regular" work day. I'll usually check DrumSellers throughout the day to get an update on a listing I may be pondering or just to look at all the great drums and gear on the site.”
Read moreTake Ten - Drum Grooves for a Waltz in 10/4 Time
The article is based on the book, ’TAKE TEN—DRUM GROOVES FOR A WALTZ IN 10/4 TIME’ by Joel Rothman, which is due for release. Please contact Joel to find out more about obtaining the book. Email: joelrothmanpublications@gmail.com
Read moreBobby T’s Double Whammy
June 2025 has turned out to be a banner month in the long storied career of drummer Bobby T Torello. He’s the featured cover artist in ‘Blues Blast Magazine’, and has a brand new CD release with friend and collaborator guitarist extraordinaire, Jay Willie.
Read moreOne Link At A Time
Consider practice as basic as brushing your teeth.
Read more1928-32 Ludwig 5x14 Mottled Sepia Standard Model Snare
“Not all pearl covering options were offered in the catalogs. Some finish options, like model options, were short lived and never made the next years catalog.
Read moreRare Little Drum
This beautiful drum was made by Star as part of their “Midget” line. Most commonly seen as part of a four-piece “Low-Teen” drum outfit, they were also sold as individual snare drums.
Read moreFrom Editor George Lawrence
There are a few changes going on at Not So Modern Drummer and with me. First and foremost, Billy Cuthrell is the new owner of DrumSellers.com.
Read moreThe Ludwig Club Date
The name Club Date was actually used for the first time in the 1948 WFL catalog and was actually written as the DeLuxe Club Date.
Read moreThe Billy Wanat Story
Billy had been a major influence in the local drumming community since first studying with Joe Morello’s teacher, Joseph D. Sefcik.
Read moreJohn Crocken Drum Sticks has a very nice new website
With decades of experience and performance under his belt—from serving in the Army band to dazzling audiences alongside A-list celebrities and Broadway musicals—John harnessed his skills to infuse every pair of sticks with superior craftsmanship and an unrivaled ethos.
Read moreKeith Carlock FULL (!) 20 MIN SOLO @theukdrumshow 2024
Keith was a student of several teachers who taught at my George’s Drum Shop in Jackson Mississippi in the mid 80s; me, Quinous Johnson, Bud Berthold and he also was taught by my first drum teacher, Herman “Sonny” Hill. My opinion is this is one of the best solos he has ever played. Watch it, then go practice or lock your drums up in the closet! :-)
Read more1928- SLINGERLAND TONE FLANGE 5x14 WMP LIPSKIN SPECIAL MODEL
Lipskin Special Models were not catalogued so we can assume that they were made for a dealer.
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