I was very fortunate to be able to buy this drum from a new friend, Bob Campbell, who lives in the US. I had been looking for this drum for years.
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1970s Slingerland New Old Stock WMP Artist Model and WMP Radio King in 2024…
Recently a “drums for sale” post popped up on my Facebook page listed on a drum sellers group. It included two 70s WMP Slingerland kits configured as a Buddy Rich kit
Read moreGene Krupa Drum used w Benny Goodman
It is a ‘One Of-A Kind’ treasure in that it is the first (right side) mounted tom Gene used with the Benny Goodman Trio/Quartet in the 1936 period.
Read moreA Rare Unfaded Green Slingerland Snare Kit No. 27!
Allow me to introduce you to my Rare 1959 Slingerland Drum Kit No. 27!
This outfit is very interesting and rare for several reasons. To begin with, the snare drum itself is in absolutely extraordinary new condition with ZERO fade, modifications or damage
'61 Ludwig Supraphonic Snare Drum
When I started collecting Ludwig snare drums, I learned about the early 60’s Supras which I thought were all made of brass. Little did I know that some of the early Supras were made from steel and aluminum.
Read moreVideo: Eddie Avakian solves the mysteries of Jasper Shells
An enlightening video about the drum shells made by the Jasper factory for Rogers and Gretsch Drums; All maple? 1/2 gum wood and 1/2 maple. Eddie gets the answers from the horse’s mouth.
Read moreRare Leedy Cymbal Tryout Stand
“Cymbal Tryout Stand” for POS (point of sale) Leedy Drum Dealer countertop use and display.
Read more1945-1946 SLINGERLAND 4 x 14 8 LUG WMP RADIO KING MODEL
I got this drum from my good friend and fellow collector/drum historian
Harry Cangany. Harry was thinning out his collection and we struck a deal.
2nd Generation Super Ludwigs
There were very few Super Ludwigs produced with WFL badges which makes them very rare. The Transition Badge, as known by collectors, had the Ludwig logo on it and was used in 1958 and 1959.
Read moreCross-Use of Paper Labels and Serial Numbers in Gretsch Guitars, Banjos and Drums in the Early 1970s
The serial number schemes and paper label designs used with Gretsch guitars and banjos differed from those used with Gretsch drums. On a few occasions in the early 1970s, drum serial numbers and drum abels appear on guitars and banjos and guitar/banjo serial numbers and labels appear on drums. This article is written for the vintage guitar, banjo and drum communities so that this fascinating interaction between these areas of Gretsch manufacturing is more widely understood.
Read moreThe Rarest Rogers BeBop set - a goal achieved
I would like to introduce you to my stunning vintage 1960s Rogers little Jazz Bop Set!
18” Bass Drum, 14” Floor Tom and 12” Tom. I added another 14” floor and the matching snare in some of the photos from two of my other sets just for a WOW-factor.
I stumbled upon this set only two weeks ago and I am so thrilled I did, it has been a search many years in the making.
1924 Ludwig & Ludwig "Special Professional Outfit", customized
I'm an architect and custom builder and have a difficult time restoring stuff. I have to customize everything and make it express my individuality. For instance, my daily driver is a hot rod 1952 Willys pick up truck with a custom extended cab and a fuel injected 454.
Read more1950s Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension Kit
Here we have a nice example of an early 1950’s Leedy and Ludwig Knob Tension kit. This unique outfit first appeared in the 1951 catalog and made its last appearance in 1953.
Read moreMy Rosebud drum set
Thus my Rosebud: Like Citizen Kane’s sled named “Rosebud”, I have found the drums of my youth.
Read moreSuper Ludwigs 1st Generation
The 1st Generation of Super Ludwigs were made from 1925 – 1935 and they made 5 different sizes.
Read moreRare 4 x 14 Slingerland *Tone Flange* Artist Models
I haven’t been able to find any new/old snares lately so here’s some cool and rare 4 x 14 Slingerland *Tone Flange* Artist Models from my collection. In my 28 years of collecting I have only seen three of these 4 x 14 Artist Tone Flange models. Common logic has to be that there are more of these out there so feel free to send me photos/stories of your 4 x 14 TFs.
Read moreSlingerland Radio King kit in Yellow Marble Lacquer
The kit is in marble lacquer which is a hand painted finish resulting in no two drums ever looking exactly alike. The front bass drum head is beautifully hand painted and features actual sequins appliquéd on the female dancer’s dress.
Read moreMy Uncle Jimmy and his Gracy Drum Set
Back in the 60’s, my grandparents would invite our entire family to their cottage in Northern Ontario. At one family event, a close friend of ours introduced us to her new boyfriend Jimmy Hayes. Jimmy was a one man party. He would sing, dance, tell jokes and kept everyone entertained and in stitches. To me though, he was extra special as he also played drums.
Read moreAt DrumSellers.com: SonorLite BeBop set in Tony Williams Yellow Lacquer
From Ray Lombardo’s listing at DrumSellers.com
Read more1938 LEEDY 6.5 x 14 GOLD SPARKLE BROADWAY PARALLEL SNARE DRUM
There were a few gremlins that the previous owner neglected to tell Mark about. The worst was that the two strainer thumb wheels were forced on, cross-threaded and frozen in place. This is when you need a good machinist or friend. In this case my good friend Al Schneider (the original Drum Doctor est. 1963) came to the rescue.
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