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Shout out to "Not So Modern Drummer"
Looking for a fantastic source for research, interesting articles and an amazing treasure trove of history? Look no further than George...
2019 Delaware Drum Show
Held annually, the 2019 Delaware Drum Show featured over 25 vendors, a meet and great with Bernard Purdie and two fantastic clinics with...
Modern Drummer Feature Article: Props to the Drum Shops
Love this article from MD Managing Editor and Jersey guy Mike Dawson. LINK: https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/february-2019-props-to-...
1929 Ludwig & Ludwig Wood-Shell Standard Snare
It is always interesting discovering a snare in a flea market, a pawn shop or a yard sale, and even more interesting when you buy a drum...
Acro Acro Acro
Just played this late 80s Acro on a gig and once again had people ask about it and the sound. Band was keys, bass, 2 guitars, sax and 4...
C&C Custom Snare
Wow I love when I find a unique and hand made musical instrument such as this C&C (Cardwell &. Cardwell) Deep Gloss Dark Lacquer Stain...
Don't forget your Piccolo!
When building a snare collection, don't forget the value of a great small snare, ideally a Piccolo in the range of about 3 x 13. Maple,...
Most underrated Snare of all time?
The Ludwig Acrolite, this version from 1982. This is the drum everyone wants and needs in their collection and I purchased this with the...
Vic's Drum Shop - Chicago, IL
Recently I had the opportunity to participate in the 12th annual Drum Fantasy Camp held at Vic's Drum Shop in Chicago and wow what a...
1963 Slingy' 5.5 x 14
Originally positioned as a 'student' model, this era snare drums are prized for their great woody tone and flexible tuning and...
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