I'm usually pretty laid back, but when it comes to the drums I'm all about control. That's because control is how we, uh, control things.
Read moreLeedy “MULTI” Snare Drum (c. 1923–1924)
By the early 1920s, the Leedy Manufacturing Company had fully evolved from its experimental beginnings into one of the defining forces in American percussion.
Read moreJapan’s Ode To Rogers
by the late 70’s the quality of Hoshino’s drums was getting closer the American classic Rogers…
Read moreName The Percussion Instrument Quiz
If you like doing crossword puzzles and other word games hopefully you’ll enjoy trying to figure out the answers to the following 15 brain teasers
Read moreEdward Tucker’s 2026 Radio Kings Review
Many people have asked me if, or when, Slingerland was going to make a new, more affordable true Radio King snare drum? Well, the answer is now.
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 moreBill Lettang: Remembering Tony Williams
Tony was truly a believer of appreciating all styles when he said, “You should be able to play with Miles one night and Glen Campbell the next.”
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 moreTHE SABIAN EDUCATION NETWORK
I had been a Sabian endorser for about 20 years before Sabian approached me to create and direct SEN.
Read moreThe TUBE
I could not hold on to the stick with my left hand. My left hand grip was gone
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 moreMeinl Subwoofer Cajon and foot pedal
new online prices are $284 for the cajon and $150 for the pedal. total new $434 plus tax. I’m selling for $200 no tax, plus shipping. This combination is like new.
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 moreThe Drum Yoda's Totally Awesome Dictionary of Drum Terms
The book contains more than 1100 entries on drumming, music, and professional development plus dozens of interesting and helpful images and personal insights.
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.
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