To win your pair of the Excelsior Drum Sticks, or your choice of any of John Crocken’s stick models, send an email to John at jc@mybrandbuilders.com with ‘EXCELSIOR Stick Contest Entry’ in the subject line and your mailing address, phone number and email in the body
Read more'61 Ludwig Supraphonic Snare Drum
When I started collecting Ludwig snare drums, I learned about the early 60’s Supras which I thought were all made of brass. Little did I know that some of the early Supras were made from steel and aluminum.
Read moreDino Danelli – The Renaissance Man - Chapter 2 - Additional Album Cover Designs and Concepts
Dino joined long-time friend Steven Van Zandt’s group – ‘The Disciples Of Soul’. Dino designed Steven’s first four albums between 1982, and 1989. He also recorded and toured with the group during that same time period.
Read moreRebutting Drumming Myths
4-Way Independence Rules
Our limbs typically cannot act independently, and so we must train them to co-ordinate their actions as a team. We call it independence, but what we're really talking about is “co-ordinated interdependence”... the limbs are co-operating and not acting independently.
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Read moreVideo: Eddie Avakian solves the mysteries of Jasper Shells
An enlightening video about the drum shells made by the Jasper factory for Rogers and Gretsch Drums; All maple? 1/2 gum wood and 1/2 maple. Eddie gets the answers from the horse’s mouth.
Read moreRare Leedy Cymbal Tryout Stand
“Cymbal Tryout Stand” for POS (point of sale) Leedy Drum Dealer countertop use and display.
Read more1945-1946 SLINGERLAND 4 x 14 8 LUG WMP RADIO KING MODEL
I got this drum from my good friend and fellow collector/drum historian
Harry Cangany. Harry was thinning out his collection and we struck a deal.
Review - Brunson Percussion 6.5" x 14 Bronze Beauty
When I saw that this drum had been listed on DrumSellers, it was so striking and beautiful that I requested one for review.
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