Vintage drums dating from the 1920s to the 1960s provide a connection to musicians and music of the past and have a warm, woody tone modern drums simply can t replicate. Whether you want older vintage drums...
People have listened to David Bowie s Ziggy Stardust, or John Lennon s Imagine, and wondered what it is that makes these classics so amazing. Listen carefully next time, and one might notice that much of the...
This guide is to help people that are buying or selling Japanese Drums. A little history is in order to help with the topic at hand. It was not until the 60's that these drums entered the US market in large...
List of Vintage drum related abbreviations that you will see on Ebay listings. These terms are used in vintage and new drums.Drum Terms and Abbreviations BDP ........Black Diamond Pearl B/O .........Ludwig...
HOW TO SELL YOUR DRUMS ON EBAY! "Better auctions mean more bidders more money!"If you know a lot about drums, and especially vintage drums, you'll be able to post facts and disclose correct information when...
Unfortuately for me, I was the victim of this scam. Please read this so you won't be. This person seems to "deal" in vintage Ludwig gold badge sets from the 1960's. It was originated out of the UK. It was a...
It's often very difficult to determine the actual age of vintage percussion stands. For instance, there was a company named Walberg and Auge that produced lots of cymbal, hi hat and snare drum stands, as well...
Buying vintage drums can be a costly mistake. It pays to research the drum that you are buying. SEARCH on the internet,READ vintage publications and above all ASK pertinent QUESTIONS about a particular vintage...
The Hunt for vintage drum parts If you are reading this then you are possibly looking for a part to complete a project drum. I'm here to say I have been there before and the best advise I can offer is just be...
This guide is a simple process. We have a step-by-step process with lots of photos on the Vintage Drum Guide History web site. (Links in the top row)First and foremost, you should know the drum you have and...