my life, apparently. It turned out to be a lick that I’ve been using for years. Useful, but hardly life changing ... and after such a great build-up.
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These two drums came from my good friend and fellow collector Mark Cooper. Mark passed away last year and I miss his friendship, sense of humor and the great drum deals that we did over the last 15+ years. I was able to get some great snare drums from Mark. Rest in peace my friend.
Read more10+ Years Waiting, 100+ Years in the Making, 1923 Harry Bower Snare













The drum is only one of two (one is in the drum museum in the Midwest) known in this style, and even these two are both different.
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I had purchased a 1920’s Ludwig & Ludwig White Enamel Professional model 5X14 snare drum from a US seller several months previous. From the photos provided before the time of sale, I knew this drum had seen better days
Read moreSonor announces 150th Anniversary Signature and Sonorlite drum sets
150 years of SONOR craftsmanship and innovation. To celebrate this milestone, we proudly present the 150th Anniversary SIGNATURE and SONORLITE Shell Sets
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I wonder if you can review the attached pictures. I will be sending a second email with more. I have a 26" Bass, 13, 14, and 16 toms and snare. I am trying to confirm the vintage and, in the case of the 13" small tom, determine if it is really a Radio King drum.
Read moreThe Tama King-Beat Bass Drum Pedal
The King-Beat was one of the most heavy-dutiest of any pedal made by anyone. This became their flagship pedal up through 1983
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