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Not So Modern Drummer

Database of Articles 11/13 to current

For Sale - Famous Drum Company BeBop-alula custom drum set

June 14, 2026 George Lawrence

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I started the Lawrence Drum Company with 100 Keller maple shells…

Review: Canopus shows prototype of Zelkova drum set at Summer NAMM

September 22, 2017 George Lawrence

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The set was a four piece bebop size kit - 14 x 18 bass drum, 8 x 12 mounted tom, 14 x 14 floor tom and a Zelkova snare drum. It was tuned extremely high, in the jazz and bebop range. It sounded beautiful. Extremely clear tones.

Carlow Classics Vintage Drum Hardware
Clips, lugs & rods for 20s and 30s Ludwig snares
joeczulinski@rogers.com or 519-572-0255

Have your name engraved on a pair of Crocken Drum Sticks for just $10!
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