In the early 1900’s the proper term for a professional working drummer was a “Trap Drummer,” this was short for “contraption drummer.”
Read moreEarly Drummers' Traps, Chinese Toms, and Sound Effects
1928 Ludwig “Ludwigold” The “Rajah-Supreme” Trap Set
The Ludwigold finish was only available from 1927-1930, that’s why I am dating this set as 1928.
Read more1929 Ludwig Winter Scene, 1929 Mountain and Lake Gold Sparkle Trap Sets
Let’s consider this month’s trap set examples as important steppingstones to the modern-day drum set.
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 more1928 Ludwig Black Beauty Moose Drum Trap Set at Northup Drums Museum
This would have been an above standard professional drum kit for a working drummer that was playing in orchestras, vaudeville, and theaters for silent films in the 1920-30s.
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