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Database of Articles 11/13 to current

Meinl Subwoofer Cajon and foot pedal

May 18, 2026 George Lawrence

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.

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In For Sale Tags George Lawrence, cajon, meinl
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For Sale by Dave Mattacks -70s Gretsch COB snare

May 6, 2026 George Lawrence
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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  

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In For Sale Tags Dave Mattacks, Gretsch COB snare
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For Sale - Many, Many catalogs of vintage drum and cymbal companies, and more

April 30, 2026 George Lawrence

Mark McChristian is selling his collection of American, Japanese and European drum company catalogs and more.

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In For Sale, Vintage Drums Tags Vintage drum catalogs, Vintage cymbal catalogs
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New Trixon Drums Book

April 30, 2026 George Lawrence

High-quality designed hardcover book with over 290 high gloss colored pages in German and English texts and fantastic photos

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In Vintage Drums Tags Trixon
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The Drum Yoda's Totally Awesome Dictionary of Drum Terms

April 30, 2026 Richard Best

The book contains more than 1100 entries on drumming, music, and professional development plus dozens of interesting and helpful images and personal insights.

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In Richard Best, Educational Tags Richard Best
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What's this Worth? W&A Carry All Bass Drum

April 29, 2026 George Lawrence
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In great shape with original heads etc. Any idea on worth?

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In What's It worth?, Walberg & Auge, Vintage Drums Tags Wahlberg & Auge Carry All Bass Drum
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What is this drum?

April 29, 2026 George Lawrence
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This is a bass drum from Star's junior drum set called the "Midget" model. Its earliest appearance in a catalog was 1965.

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In Vintage Drums, Marc Patch Stencil MIJ, What's It worth? Tags Tama, Star drums, Star Drums Midget Drum Set
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When Bob Girouard Interviewed Sir Paul McCartney

April 29, 2026 David Barsalou

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.

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags Bob Girouard, Denny Siewell
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US Mercury Single Tension Snare Drum

April 28, 2026 Marc Patch

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!

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In Marc Patch Stencil MIJ, Vintage Drums Tags us mercury single tension snare, Star drums
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Seven Days – How Vinnie Colaiuta Made a 5/8 Groove Breathe

April 28, 2026 Timo Ickenroth

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.

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In Educational, Timo Ickenroth Tags Timo Ickenroth, Vinnie Colaiuta, Sting
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For Sale - Paiste Sound Formula 14" Heavy Hi Hats - $300

April 19, 2026 George Lawrence

Made in the mid nineties. 1050 &1350 grams. These are in very good + working condition.

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In For Sale Tags Paiste Sound Formula
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For Sale - Paiste 20" Signature Rough Ride - $200

April 15, 2026 George Lawrence

"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".

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In For Sale Tags Paiste Rough ride 20"
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1932-34 SLINGERLAND 5 x 14 ENGRAVED/ART GOLD DUALL “RADIO” MODEL

April 15, 2026 Mike Curotto
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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.

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In Vintage Drums, Slingerland, Mike Curotto's Medium Rare Drums Tags Mike Curotto
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James Gadson passes at 86

April 11, 2026 George Lawrence

“He was a wonderful man,” his wife Barbara says. “He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and one hell of a drummer.”

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In Legendary Drummers Tags James Gadson
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1929-30 Ludwig 'Standard-Sensitive' Model Black Beauty DeLuxe Snare

March 31, 2026 Chris Ardoin
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Ludwig released 4 new models in 1929 : Super-Sensitive, New Era-Sensitive, Super-Power, and the Standard Sensitive.

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In Chris Ardoin, Ludwig, Vintage Drums Tags ludwig 1929 standard sensitive
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WTH Is This Drum Set?

March 31, 2026 George Lawrence

I just bought a new kit from Nelson’s in Nashville, but have been perplexed on where it came from.

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In Back In Time, Vintage Drums Tags unidentified drum set
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My Latest Blog Articles #250

March 31, 2026 Richard Best

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!

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In Richard Best, Educational Tags Richard Best
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1930-39 Leedy Butterfly Girl Trap Kit with Rolling Console

March 31, 2026 Tim Northup

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.

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In Tim Northup Drums Museum, Vintage Drums, Leedy, Kurt Ekstrom Tags Northup Drum Museum, Tim Northup, Leedy drums
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Late 80s SOLID 5.5 x 14 Maple Snare

March 31, 2026 James Anzelone
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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.

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In James Anzelone, Vintage Drums Tags james anzelone
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1941 & 1942 WWII Era Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogs with price lists.

March 31, 2026 Edward Tucker
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Frankly, I didn’t know Sears was selling these complete sets this early on, and with endorsers!

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