by the late 70’s the quality of Hoshino’s drums was getting closer the American classic Rogers…
Read moreThe Great Dyna-Sonic Development Conflict.
The two sides we will discuss here are the only two credible and available first-hand accounts of this Dyna-Sonic development. The Ben Strauss side and the Ellis Tollin side.
Read moreEdward Tuckers Catalog Corner-1950s Geo. Way Drums Inc
As many of you know, the Geo. Way Drums Co. would eventually evolve into Camco Drums, then DW.
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 moreLeedy “MULTI” White Knobby Gold Elite Snare Drum (c. 1910–1913)
Drums from the early 1910s were working instruments, subjected to years of use, modification, and repair.
Read more6 Piece Snare Kit By Hoshino
It’s rare to find a complete (or nearly complete) snare kit with the box, especially from the Hoshino Kougyou factory, so when this popped up I had to snatch it up (for its historical relevance of course).
Read more1928 Slingerland Artist All Gold and Engraved Snare Drum
For nine decades, the Slingerland Artist Model All Gold and Engraved snare drum had existed only as a ghost in the pages of their 1928 drum and accessories catalogue.
Read moreFor Sale - Many, Many catalogs of vintage drum and cymbal companies, and more
Mark McChristian is selling his collection of American, Japanese and European drum company catalogs and more.
Read moreNew Trixon Drums Book
High-quality designed hardcover book with over 290 high gloss colored pages in German and English texts and fantastic photos
Read moreWhat's this Worth? W&A Carry All Bass Drum
In great shape with original heads etc. Any idea on worth?
Read moreWhat is this drum?
This is a bass drum from Star's junior drum set called the "Midget" model. Its earliest appearance in a catalog was 1965.
Read moreUS Mercury Single Tension Snare Drum
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!
Read more1932-34 SLINGERLAND 5 x 14 ENGRAVED/ART GOLD DUALL “RADIO” MODEL
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.
Read more1929-30 Ludwig 'Standard-Sensitive' Model Black Beauty DeLuxe Snare
Ludwig released 4 new models in 1929 : Super-Sensitive, New Era-Sensitive, Super-Power, and the Standard Sensitive.
Read moreWTH Is This Drum Set?
I just bought a new kit from Nelson’s in Nashville, but have been perplexed on where it came from.
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 moreLate 80s SOLID 5.5 x 14 Maple Snare
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.
Read more1941 & 1942 WWII Era Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogs with price lists.
Frankly, I didn’t know Sears was selling these complete sets this early on, and with endorsers!
Read moreThe Star Lever Hack
One of the most common sights to see on a Star made snare drum is a missing lever on a 930 Strainer. The overall design of the 930 was inspired by Slingerland’s Zoomatic. I have a way to keep the strainer and just add a lever to it.
Read more1970s 6.5 x14 Vistalite Super Sensitive Snare
This is my very rare 1970s 6.5” x 14” Color Code No. 2201-Clear Ludwig No. 415KP Vistalite Super Sensitive Blue & Olive Pointy Badge Snare Drum.
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