In the early 1900’s the proper term for a professional working drummer was a “Trap Drummer,” this was short for “contraption drummer.”
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1929 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.
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