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Here is a barely-used set of Sonor SQ2 drums, finished in a metallic black/red sparkle lacquer! These are Medium Birch shells with not a mark out of place on them. They're outfitted with barely-used Aquarian heads; Super 2 Coated on the tom batters, and a clear Super Kick I on the bass drum batter.You can use the Sonor SQ2 configurator to see detailed builder specs on this outfit. Visit and plug any of the serial numbers below into the "ID/Serial" drop down menu: 7x10" - 101

This is an amazing group of cymbals we just took in from a very meticulous collector friend of ours. These are all New Old Stock and are being offered here at prices below the current prices for new ones you’ll find online. All of these have gram weights right in the sweet spot for the size. Want us to match a full set for you? We can do that. Check this out. Contact us via messaging here on the website or contact Steve by text at 630-865-6849 or by email at vintagedrums@aol

Here's to a classic snare drum look and tone. In conjunction with Cathy Rich, the Craviotto Drum Company is proud to announce the Buddy Rich Commemorative Snare Drum. This incredible drum is modeled after the Slingerland Buddy Rich model from the early 1970s, but updated with the world famous Craviotto solid maple shell. Each drum is hand-made by Craviotto craftsmen in Nashville TN, and will come with a numbered certificate of authenticity signed by Cathy Rich. Specifications

Scope out this video. A little history to speak about the great studio players who were responsible for so much great music. This one touches on The Swampers, who held court at the world famous Fame studio in Muscle Shoals. https://youtu.be/SSC5ArTNgsg?si=crKL938kd5TfHr9k

Here is a very rare vintage 70's Ludwig Jazzette, finished in its original Black Panther wrap. 14x18", 8x12", 14x14" - this outfit is all original with the exception of its heads and is in excellent condition! There are a couple cosmetic blemishes on the chrome as well as the surface of the wrap, most notably a point of contact between the rail consolette and the wrap on top of the bass drum, as well as some very minor rash opposite from the badge panel, player's side on the

Roberto Tini is a well known master Producer doing work at Abbey Road Studios. This is a set we just built and shipped to Abbey Road Stusios. It s one of the most stunning we have ever made. It will be featured on many of Robert’s projects. This set is walnut/ash/walnut with 9x13, 16x16, 16x18, 14x24 and 7x14. Truly stunning!!!