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Joe Segal, Jazz Showcase founder, passes away at 94

Lang Gladstone RARE 17lb copper snare drum

Louie Bellson custom 4x14 snare drum

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WE NOW USE REVERB FOR ALL ONLINE SALES. SHOP OUR STORES - ILLINOIS REVERB: HERE   FORK'S REVERB: HERE. Maxwell shop hours and locations: HERE 

SEE OUR REVERB STORE FOR ITEMS WE HAVE FOR SALE. CLICK HERE.  

3/4/24: COME TO THE PARTY! JAZZ SHOWCASE, MONDAY APRIL 1st. Chicago's own Eric Binder with his trio, for two sets at 8 and 10pm. And, as part of this show Eric and Steve will perform a friendly "drum duo" at each set. Come down and catch the fun!!! Details are HERE.

3/4/24: Incoming: Gretsch 60s RB 12/14/20/5.5x14 rare Tangerine Sparkle with SD stand, HH stand, and 2 floor cymbal stands. Contact Steven at vintagedrums@aol.com for info.

2/27/24: Sonor Midwest is back! In the Chicagoland area it's hard to find the wonderful SQ2 Sonor sets, so we'll make it easier for you: We have brought in a nice selection of Sonor kits. Several sets are en route to us right now. No waiting 11 months for a special order!! A 12/14/18, a 12/14/18/5.5, a 12/14/20/5.5 and a very cool "two up, two down" 10/12/14/16/22. Check out the specs HERE

- Something you will likely never see again! We are honored to be brokering the sale of what is likely the finest known example of an original Ludwig Citrus Mod "Rock Duo" drum set complete with Jazz Fest snare drum. 100% original. Check it out HERE. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849 for more info. Yes, the snare is available either with the set of by itself. 

- Incredible collection of Gretsch RB era snares. We will have a complete set of 4x14, 5.5x14 and 6.5x14 in each of these sparkle colors: Red, Blue, Green, Silver and Gold. 15 drums in all. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com. To see them all click HERE

- Ludwig 20s era 4x14 black beauty snare drum owned by Papa Jo Jones as well as many other jazz drumming legends! Check out this lineage: Wm. F. Ludwig Sr., Gene Krupa, Big Sid Catlett, Papa Jo Jones, Billy Cobham, John Riley. (Billy used this drum on the landmark album Inner Mounting Flame).  I sold this drum many years ago to the current owner and am thrilled to have this drum back.  Check out the back story and pics HERE.

They're here from Gretsch! Our first sets in our exclusive Cameo Coral finish. The rarest of all Gretsch finishes which has now been recreated for us based on my complete original 1950s set (see the second pic which shows the snare from my set). See them on our Reverb page HERE.  Here is a pic of the drums on the Gretsch shipping dock ready to go. Contact me at vintagedrums@aol.com. There will be more to come also.

 

 - Ultra rare! Rogers PINK STRATA! 12/13/16/20. Great color and condition! See it HERE.

- New! Maxwell Drums IL, in conjunction with Cathy Rich, announces the Buddy Rich Craviotto Commemorative Snare Drum. Check out all the details HERE

- Our IL store expansion is done and we have started moving in. This adds a huge new Craviotto showroom plus three other rooms of the rarest vintage and custom drums. Items include: Craviotto Timeless Timber snares, Private Reserve snares, Custom Shop and Builder's Choice, plus an array of the rarest Craviotto sets including serial #1, #2, and #1000, plus unique sets built specifically for my collection. We also have many snares and sets in stock and ready to purchase. More soon!  

- Craviotto News: Steve Jr joins Craviotto. See the Craviotto News section HERE.


Craviotto Timeless Timber SPL birdseye/nickel 6.5x14
$11,000.00

Craviotto Timeless Timber 1of1 birdseye/gold 5.5x14
$8,000.00

Gretsch one owner Copper Mist drum set
$0.00

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