

※ Lacquer Finish – either “Gloss” finish or “Non-gloss” finish in each color are available for your choice.

※ Shrinkage, peeling and crack on PVC Covering may occur as the years pass.People like vintage drums for many reasons.Įxample There are people who like Stencil Kits from the 60's which are just inexpensive Asian copies of drum kits from the major American manufacturers of the era. If you are interested in vintage drums the best thing to do is to seek different ones out and examine them for yourself. If you go to Steve Maxwell's YT page you will see many videos where the most popular vintage drums are demonstrated and discussed. There are also many videos there where modern drums, and modern drums with vintage features are shown. Here is a great series of videos where features of popular vintage drums are shown. Recutting the edges on your Ludwig toms didn't really make them better. It is best to treat a vintage drum as it is. Work with the drum and don't try to change it. Properly made modern drums are consistent and more predictable than vintage drums.Ĭlick to expand.You are welcome. I am glad that you are enjoying the Maxwell vids. There were many drums produced back then that were not well made. When buying a vintage drum you have to inspect it before you buy so as to not get a dud. You will find small imperfections in most vintage drums. That is what I meant when I said that you should work with the drum. My personal favs are the Slingerlands from the mid 60's. Those are the ones that make my heart flutter Slingerland drums produced great warm tone when tuned at medium tensions. I currently own a 65 Slingerland Jazz kit with a rare 14x18 bass drum and 12 and 14 inch toms. It came with an Artist model snare that I just can't stop playing.
