The Famous Drum Company 6.5”x14” Curly Maple Snare Drum is a 1/4” thick, steam-bent, single-ply curly maple snare drum with matching 1/4” thick reinforcement rings.

The Famous Drum Company “Solid Eight” 5”x14” Hard Maple Snare Drum is a 1/4” thick, steam-bent, single-ply maple snare drum with 1/4” thick curly maple reinforcement rings

It’s too flarging hot!

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.

By the early 1920s, the Leedy Manufacturing Company had fully evolved from its experimental beginnings into one of the defining forces in American percussion.

by the late 70’s the quality of Hoshino’s drums was getting closer the American classic Rogers…

I am selling one of my prize possessions. This is an extremely rare drum set. The Renown 57s came in five lacquer finishes. The motor city red finish was only made in 2012.

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

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

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.

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.

Let’s consider this month’s trap set examples as important steppingstones to the modern-day drum set.

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.”

Drums from the early 1910s were working instruments, subjected to years of use, modification, and repair.

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).

I had been a Sabian endorser for about 20 years before Sabian approached me to create and direct SEN.

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. 

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.

Gretsch 'Hex’ badge COB snare, Circa early '70's   /  Top counter hoop replaced with triple-flange. / The Bottom hoop, Internal damper, Butt-end & (fully functioning) snare throw-off are all original. / New ‘Evans’ & ‘Remo’ heads , ‘Puresound' wires.  $500.oo  plus shipping. Email Dave at  jumpstreet-band@comcast.net  

Mark McChristian is selling his collection of American, Japanese and European drum company catalogs and more.

High-quality designed hardcover book with over 290 high gloss colored pages in German and English texts and fantastic photos

The book contains more than 1100 entries on drumming, music, and professional development plus dozens of interesting and helpful images and personal insights.

In great shape with original heads etc. Any idea on worth?

This is a bass drum from Star's junior drum set called the "Midget" model. Its earliest appearance in a catalog was 1965.

We talked about the symbiotic relationship between the drummer and bassist, including the major role Denny played in developing the Wings sound. Paul also referenced his relationship with Ringo Starr and how they approached Beatles songs as a rhythm section.

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!