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Database of Articles 11/13 to current

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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