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Ludwig Super-Sensitive: The Eternal Throwoff

Ludwig was one of the first companies to introduce a workable design for a parallel snare mechanism — the Super Sensitive – which set the bar high.

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Ringo Starr’s Ed Sullivan Show Logo Head

Follow the story of Ringo Starr’s famous “drop-T” front bass drumhead, and how the author authenticated its provenance after purchasing it in auction.

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Classic: Slingerland DuALL Snare Drum

We take a look at a short-lived Slingerland snare drum, which became the subject of a patent infringement lawsuit between the company and C. G. Conn.

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The Timeless Tone Of Cowhide

Want authenticity? There’s nothing like the sound and feel of wood hitting leather. It’s a wonderfully full, round, and satisfying experience.

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Chaotic Creativity: Ludwig Drum Sets In The ‘60s

The ’60s were a time of great upheaval for the Ludwig Drum Company, and the drum sets they made then are now considered highly collectible classics.

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Historic Collectible: Civil War Drums

The story of Charles W. Bonner, who carried this drum from April 20, 1861, until November 23, 1862, in Company A, 11th Regiment, Missouri Volunteers.

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Ludwig & Ludwig “Top Hat & Cane” Standard Model

Ludwig & Ludwig’s Standard Model with a “Top Hat & Cane” finish was quickly discontinued at the advent of WWII, making it highly collectible and rare.

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Slingerland “Root Beer” Pearl Radio King

The combined components of this solid-shell snare never appeared in a Slingerland catalog. Its recent history is as mysterious as its origin story.

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Classic: Leedy & Ludwig Autographs Of The Stars

Some time between 1950—1955, when Leedy and Ludwig & Ludwig merged, the company built this odd snare drum that combines elements both old and new.

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Brief History Of Staccato Thunderhorn Drums

For a brief time, Britain had its own version of the conical U.S.-made North drums, and they were even played by Keith Moon and John Bonham.