1960 Slingerland Gene Krupa Deluxe Ensemble 1-N

January 31, 2021 Phil Wilson

When we got to my friend's home, he had the Slingerland set on the porch and also a big 26" Ludwig clear maple bass drum and 14"mounted tom there also. Along with these he had a few extra goodies that he was willing to sell as well. Well, what to do? Buy it all even if it's going to be tight in the car getting it home, that's what. My wife is a good sport, but this was trying her patience with me. I briefly thought about leaving her with my friend. No, I'm kidding, I was determined to get her and the drums home and not make the three-hour trip back to get all the drums. We were crushed in the front seats, but we made it safely back home

A Young Drummers Story Of His Biggest Supporter.

January 31, 2021 Edward Tucker

That weekend an old friend of mine Pat, that has since passed on, (RIP Brother, and thank you for this) stayed up with me for three days straight listening to Pink Floyd as we cleaned, polished and assembled this pile into a usable drum set. It was mismatched colors of red. Some were sparkle and some were swirl pearl, and it was also different brands, Ludwig, Pearl and Slingerland etc...., I didn't care, I finally had my first real drum set that was all mine!

1936 Leedy & Strupe (L&S) Drum Kit

January 31, 2021 Bob Campbell

One day in late 2020, I was doing my usual browsing through vintage drum-related social media posts and came across a 1936 Leedy & Strupe (L&S) white marine pearl drum kit for sale. This L&S kit consisted of a white marine pearl 14 x 28” bass drum (with calf heads), 9 x 13” tom (tacked bottom head), 6.5 X 14” snare, cowbell, and various hardware (original L&S bass drum pedal, hi-hat with lamb wool beater, Clamp-Rite trap holders, spurs). According to Harry Cangany (noted author, drum historian), this kit was, “a ‘Dictator’ model in white pearl (L&S name for white marine pearl)…1936 is probably correct.”

1950s Leedy Ludwig Refinished Recording Outfit

January 31, 2021 Mark Steven

This wonderful old wood kit consisting of 14x22 bass drum, 8X12 and 9x13 toms, 16x16 floor tom and the great cracking 5x14 Utility snare drum is the recording kit of studio dreams.

Adam Nussbaum: Remembering Tony Williams

January 31, 2021 David Barsalou

ot So Modern Drummer continues to celebrate the life and music of legendary drummer Tony Williams in our new ongoing series. Chapter Eight presents the recollections of Adam Nussbaum.

is this even a rudiment?

January 31, 2021 Richard Best

It occurred to me recently that I’d never seen anything on Double Paradiddle-diddles. Don’t even know if they’re a thing, but interesting nonetheless. I started by doing them hand-to-hand.

Mid 1960s Gretsch Round Badge Drums without Silver Sealer

January 31, 2021 Rick Gier

One of the many unexplained mysteries of vintage drums is the existence of vintage 1960s Gretsch Round Badge drums which lack the typical silver sealer interior paint. This was an era before clear drum heads, so few people saw the inside of their drums. However, Gretsch was marketing “The Great Gretsch Sound” and part of that sound was allegedly the silver sealer they applied to the interior of their drums starting in about 1954.

1951 BILLY GLADSTONE 6 x 14 8 LUG GOLD LACQUER/GOLD PLATED “CHARLES CORDES” SNARE DRUM

January 31, 2021 Mike Curotto

“This drum is known as the Charles Cordes Gladstone. Mr. Cordes machined all the Gladstone hardware and assembled most of the Billy Gladstone snare drums. There were approximately 50 Gladstone drums made of which fewer than 30 are accounted for as of this printing. Of these 50 snare drums the Charles Cordes drum is the only 6 x 14 gold lacquer/gold plated drum known.

Putting Your Finger On It - Part 2: The Thumb

January 31, 2021 Richard Best

My teacher used the expression "Feel the money." It was a reference to using the thumb the way you would to count out paper money. In effect, you use the thumb to help push the stick forward, causing it to arc around the first finger. If you're looking for pinpoint control and articulation on the cymbal, this is the way to do it.

Canister Thrones

January 31, 2021 Kurt Ekstrom

According to my WFL/Ludwig catalogs, the Ludwig canister throne was invented around 1953 and it was touted as the sensational new “seat-case” as it was designed to hold traps and accessories.

Sticky Wicket - Ludwig & Ludwig 1920s New Orleans drum set

January 31, 2021 George Lawrence

Ludwig & Ludwig 1920s New Orleans Drum Kit - Sticky WicketHere is our latest video featuring our favourite vintage drum expert Sticky Wicket and his 20s Ludw...

Sticky Wicket rides again!

Tootin' my own horn - recent recording and video by the FreeWorld Band and our Memphis friends

January 31, 2021 George Lawrence

Me on drums and a whole lot of other folks of different stripes showing how the melting pot in Memphis gets along - through music.

From the Editor

January 31, 2021 George Lawrence

Monthly musings

Mystery Drum - Sherwood by Leedy?

January 7, 2021 George Lawrence

I read that Leedy made these from the 30's into the 50's for Montgomery Ward. The tom is stamped 5012 inside ( December 1950? )
Any insight would be appreciated.

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