Gear
1929 Slingerland Professional Model Snare
It’s not as if the market is flooded with 1929 Slingerland Professional Model snares, but it’s even more rare to find one with this particular finish.
Gear
Collectibles: Bidding On A Krupa Playbill
Chet Falzerano tells us about his epic eBay battle, and how he fought to win a vintage Gene Krupa playbill.
Gear
Ludwig Vistalites: The Difference Was Clear
Vistalites are coming back and we're here to reminisce about the days of old — when they were first on the scene with Kiss, the Stones, and Zeppelin.
Gear
Flat/Jacks: An Early Stab At Portability
We rediscover Flat/Jacks, highly-portable and visually stunning drum sets that emerged in the early 1960s, taking the conservative drum world by storm.
Gear
Gretsch Progressive Jazz Kits: Origin Of Cool
We trace the events that led Gretsch to pioneer the groundbreaking Progressive Jazz kit, distinguished by small shell sizes and classic round badges.
Hand Drum
Classic & Collectible: Latin American Instruments
When I Love Lucy debuted in 1951, America was introduced to Latin instruments, spurring a market for bongos and maracas, which are now collectible.
Gear
Classic: 1970s Rogers “Skinny” Satellite Drum
We take a look at the Rogers Satellite Drum, produced a bit ahead of its time, but with great potential to be an amazing addition to the drumming world.
Gear
Inside The World Of Backline Drum Rentals
Author Rob Cook has a confession to make. He actually makes more money from his drums when he isn’t sitting behind them. It’s called backline rentals.
Gear
Ludwig & Ludwig Deluxe New-Era Sensitive Snare
Check out this vintage Ludwig & Ludwig snare drum, circa 1929. With only three known examples in existence, it would be a prize for any collection.
Gear
Camco Drums Set The Bar High
Camco was personified the innovative ideas that came from George H. Way, many that set standards modern drum companies continue to adhere to today.
