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!

The fact that “Seven Days” not only avoids that risk but transforms it into musical strength is due above all to Vinnie Colaiuta’s drumming. His groove does not sound “odd.” It sounds natural—almost as if the meter were not unusual at all.

Made in the mid nineties. 1050 &1350 grams. These are in very good + working condition.

"Medium bright, full, rich. Wide range, balanced mix. Even response with clear, silvery stick sound supported by full wash. Very musical, general purpose ride with big sound".

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.

“He was a wonderful man,” his wife Barbara says. “He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and one hell of a drummer.”

Ludwig released 4 new models in 1929 : Super-Sensitive, New Era-Sensitive, Super-Power, and the Standard Sensitive.

I just bought a new kit from Nelson’s in Nashville, but have been perplexed on where it came from.

I’ve been posting my ‘personal drum philosophy’ since March of 2012. At the time, I was convinced that I wouldn't have enough material for more than a couple of years. Here we are, 13 years later, and I’m posting article number 250!

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.

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.

Frankly, I didn’t know Sears was selling these complete sets this early on, and with endorsers!