Welcome to Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums
Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums is Chicago and Manhattan's only Vintage and Custom Drum Shop and Museum. We have an extensive inventory that is constantly changing so keep checking back for new and unique vintage drums and cymbals. The links to your left will guide you through the web site. Please email us if you would like to sell any of your vintage drum gear or would like to discuss an item you see on this web site. We also carry new cymbals, heads, drums, sticks, vintage drum books and hardware so let us know if we can help you in any way with your new and custom drum needs. The information box on the lower right side will give you more information about us and how to contact us directly. Join our Newsletter to be the first to get new item updates. Click Here to start an account and become a member!
CHICAGO DRUM SHOW 5/19 and 5/20!!! Steve has an open house at the Naperville store on Friday 5/18. Come on over to see the shop and all the great stuff we have, much of which we won't be bringing to the show. We'll have refreshments from 5pm til 8:30. And, the shop is only 30 minutes away from the drum show. We'll be open all day Friday and also Saturday 5/19 and we'll also be at the show Sat and Sun at our booth. Don't miss the open house. We have some great deals on items in the shop! And, Johnny Craviotto will be at the open house also on Fri eve. All are welcome!! Show details at www.rebeats.com AND, STEVE WILL BE SENDING VIDEO FROM THE SHOW UP TO OUR YOU TUBE CHANNEL ALL DURING THE SHOW AND WILL BE SENDING OUT TWITTER UPDATES. WATCH OUR YOU TUBE DURING THE SHOW!!! HERE IS THE LINK TO OUR YOU TUBE CHANNEL FOR UPDATES: http://www.youtube.com/SteveMaxwellDrums
Naperville (Chicago-land): 630-778-8060. Hours: 11-8 Fri. 10-5 Sat. Other hours by appointment. Mgr, Dave Victor email: maxwelldrumsdavid@gmail.com
Manhattan Shop:212-730-8138.Mgr, Jess Birch email: jessmaxwelldrums@gmail.com Hours: Mon-Fri 11-7 and Sat. 11-6
Steve's email: Drummermax@aol.com Steve's cell phone: 630-865-6849
VIDEO CHANNEL: See all of our videos here: youtube.com/stevemaxwelldrums We've got 120 videos.
LATEST PRODUCTS: cymbals, drum sets, snares, all items STEVE'S PICKS 03/27: Here ALL THINGS GRETSCH: sets, snares
ALL CRAVIOTTO: Here VINTAGE & NEW: sets, snares CYMBALS VINTAGE & NEW: vintage, other used, new
SEE HOW WE SUPPORT MUSIC VENUES: Here
NEWS AND INFORMATION SECTION:
5/14/12: Steve's latest update on his Gretsch USA Manhattan showroom: Here. Steve's latest update on the Craviotto NY Showroom: Here
5/4/12: See the Latest video of the new Craviotto NY showroom and our espresso bar!!! Come on in and have an espresso on us! Here. 4/22/12 UPDATE: NY STORE EXPANSION CONTINUES. SEE PICS OF THE IN-PROCESS CRAVIOTTO SHOWROOM: Click Here. SEE THE LATEST INSTALLMENT OF OUR "IN-PROCESS" VIDEO HERE: WE WILL NOW OCCUPY THE 3RD AND 4TH FLOORS AND A MASSIVE NEW SHOWROOM IS IN THE WORKS. FOR MORE DETAILS: Click Here.
4/19/12: We're sad to read the news of the passing of Levon Helm. His contribution to music was enormous and his talent will be missed by all.
4/5/12: Steve Just ordered 6 more Craviotto sets and 9 more snares. You can reserve one now. Incoming Snares: Here . Incoming Sets: Here
4/2/12: April 1st represents our 4th anniversary in the Manhattan store. Stop in and check online for special deals. More to come: Click Here. And, new pricing for REMO drum heads! ALL REMO HEADS ARE NOW 50% OFF LIST!! In both stores and online.
3/22/12: 25 Craviotto cast lug snare drums just received!! Various edge combinations, 45/45, 30/30, BB/45, BB/BB!!!: Click Here.
3/21/12: GREAT review on the latest CD from Craviotto artist and our good friend Matt Wilson: Click Here.
3/17/12: Now, Maxwell Drums brings you even MORE custom options for your Craviotto drum set! Click Here:
3/16/12: Check out our new section with cool 60s-70s imported kits. Cool sets, cool finishes, and great deals. Click Here.
3/11/12: Gretsch Stick Chopper style replacement rims ARE HERE: Click Here.
3/2/12: Alan Dawson's famous Ludwig kit is here and we have it for sale: Click Here.
3/11/12: NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO OUR STORE. GRETSCH SEA FOAM GREEN. BOP SETS, ROCK/BIG BAND AND MUCH MORE, AND WE'LL CUSTOMIZE THEM FOR YOU TOO: Click Here. And, see Steve's video about these sets here: Click Here. Also, see and hear Steve on the bop kit with studio quality sound here: Click Here. And, here's Steve with a 6 pc rock kit: Click Here.
2/17/12: OUR NY STORE FEATURED IN THE NY TIMES SUNDAY 2/19. ONLINE HERE.
2/7/12: New York Store is expanding! For details Click Here. And, all Craviotto NAMM snares have arrived and are up with sound files!
2/7/12: NOTE: The Craviotto Masters Metal snare drums sold out 100% in 15 days. Unbelieveable response. Introduced 1/16 and 100 drums sold out in 15 days during NAMM and shortly after!! All of the 39 drums I ordered as a dealer are sold. Click Here
1/26/12: We're brokering Carl Palmer's ultra rare Billy Gladstone drum set!!! Click Here . And, how about a Craviotto Billy Gladstone Tribute kit while we're at it! Click Here
1/5/11 BIG GRETSCH 2012 NEWS: Steve waves the magic wand and saves you over $1000 on brand new Gretsch USA Custom bop kits. Here's how: Click Here
1/4/11: CANOPUS NEWS: We are now your exclusive NYC source for the great Canopus drum sets, snares and hardware. Call the NY store for details. We currently have the following in stock ready to go: Sets: 18/12/14 RFM - Walnut Oil; 18/12/14 NV60-M1 - Sky Blue Pearl; 18/12/14 Sword Maple - Natural Oil; 15/10/13 Club Kit - Champagne Sparkle. Snares: 6.5x14" NV60-M1S - Sky Blue Pearl; 6.5x14" Maple w/Die Cast - Natural Maple; 5.5x14" Carbon Fiber
12/29/11: Steve pays tribute to Drummers World, which closed 12/28 after 32 years in NYC: Click Here. 12/29: We are now your exclusive NYC resource for the great Canopus drum sets, snare drums and hardware. We have four sets that will be here this week and 5 snares and lots of great hardware. Stay tuned for details.
12/29/11: BIG NEWS: You really need to look at the incoming Gretsch sets. 10 sets coming in Jan and Feb. Take a look, and, trust me on this, you are going to LOVE what's coming from Gretsch for 2012. I can't tell you any more right now, but look at the sets we have coming in and call Steve directly at 630-865-6849. Lots of satin finish kits. There's a reason we're getting behind these sets in a big way. Click Here.
12/15/11: THIS IS INCREDIBLE! The rarest set I have ever seen! Far more rare than Top Hat and Cane. One of a kind, Leedy Autograph of the Stars over WMP! The only example ever to surface, and it is a 71 YR OLD FULL, COMPLETE KIT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY. UNREAL! Click Here. And now we also have: One of Joe Morello's drum sets. Very cool and lots of history here. Click Here:
11/22/11 SAD NEWS: Roberto Spizzichino, legendary cymbal smith, has passed away after a recurrence of a long fought medical battle. Roberto's work was incredible and he is truly a legend. His legacy will live on in the superb instruments that he created throughout his long life.
11/22/11: We recently placed an order with Craviotto for 29 snares and 3 sets!! See what's on order and reserve one for yourself. Incoming snares: Click Here. Incoming drum sets: Click Here. Lots of Craviotto snares have arrived and they're going as fast as they come in.
11/16/11: CARL PALMER fans! We have Carl's ELP one-off Remo kit for sale. Click Here. Another First From Craviotto: New lug style bop kit!! Click Here. AND, HERE IS THE FATTEST, FULLEST SOUNDING KIT I HAVE EVER SEEN OR HEARD. Craviotto maple/poplar/maple hybrid with baseball bat edges. This is insane. Be sure to watch the video as well as listening to the sound file. You will not believe it! Click Here. Maxwell kits! New shipment has arrived! These sets are made exclusively for us here in the USA. Custom built, made-in-USA 4 pc bop kits for $1850!! Click Here. NEW!! Taye drums comes to our shops. We are NYC's Taye Snare Center and have some excellent items on hand in both of our stores (NY and Illinois). Also, GoKit ultra portable gig kit in NY as well. Great value with Bop kit at $1150 and GoKit 5pc at $779. Incredible value, great looks and pro sound. Click Here. Tons of new items. We've added tons of new items. See them broken down in categories by clicking on the word "Latest Products" in the home page banner at the top of this page, or you can see all items together by clicking Latest Products.
8/23/11: NEW! Craviotto "hybrid bearing edges" are here!! See our exclusive video of this great new innovation from Craviotto: Click Here.
Lots of snares, sets and cymbals just added. See them broken down in categories by clicking on the word "Latest Products" in the home page banner at the top of this page, or you can see all items together by clicking here: Latest Products
See our latest video and sound file for the new Maxwell bebop drum set! Click Here VIDEO TOUR OF OUR NEW CHICAGO-LAND STORE: Click Here.
6/16/11: We've made some changes in the Latest Products section of the website. To see an overview of how easy this is to navigate Click Here.
5/7: NEWS!! Maxwell Custom Drums. Our line of custom drums reintroduced with three great set configurations and lots of options. See the new sets and also our video: Click Here
4/21: GRETSCH MICRO SENSITIVE STRAINER AND BUTT PLATE!!! GRETSCH HAS REDESIGNED THE MICRO SENSITIVE STRAINER AND BUTT PLATE! IT FITS VINTAGE SNARES TOO. AND, WE HAVE A VIDEO OF IT AS WELL!!! Click Here. And, see the first video episode of "Live from the Drum Shop with Steve" which talks about the great Gretsch USA Custom drums. Click Here.
4/5: WE HAVE THE FIRST TWO OF THE NEW CRAVIOTTO BASEBALL BAT VINTAGE EDGE SNARE DRUMS. Click Here and Click Here. Steve's Craviotto drum set product video is on line. Click Here and you'll also have this link embedded in every Craviotto drum set listing as well.
3/24: Here's something new that we're contemplating with Gretsch. Check this out: Click Here
3/16: You can help contribute to Joe Morello's estate by purchasing one of his personal cymbals or one of our Joe Morello Ludwig Tribute drum sets. We contribute all net proceeds from cymbal sales to Joe's estate and a portion of the proceeds on every Tribute set. For Joe's cymbals Click Here. For the Joe Morello Ludwig Tribute drum set Click Here.
NEWS! We have a new Video Program section of our site. It is managed through MaxWeb Productions, which is the video production division of our business. Our website is evolving into a mini media station and the new video section is a big part of the website evolution initiative. We'll have product specific videos, interviews, instructional videos, special interest and more. Check this section out frequently. Updates will be made often. Click Here.
3/19: ITEMS COMING SOON and NEW ARRIVALS has lots more added: Click Here. LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here.
Steve Jordan's vintage Trixon Kit!! Click Here.
1/16: NEW GRETSCH CATEGORY! Get an advance look at the items we have on order for stock coming in: Incoming Gretsch Sets now added to the website. Get an advanced look at what we have on order and reserve one! And, get the first information about a new, exclusive finish we'll have for Gretsch in 2011! Click Here.
12/30: For our DAILY SPECIAL with more items added each day Click Here.
OUR SHOP FEATURED ON TV! To see the clip Click Here.
See us for ALL your drumming needs. Competitive prices on EVERYTHING and the best service in town!
Check Latest Products and also see Steve's Top Picks!! NEW! Check out our new category Top Picks From the Team. This is a new way for us to highlight what the staff feels are some excellent picks. We'll update this very often. So, now you have two ways to find new items: Latest Products shows you every single new item, and Top Picks From The Team shows you some special highlights.
INVENTORY UPDATES AND INFO FROM STEVE: SEE WHAT WE'RE ANNOUNCING. THIS IS SERIOUSLY COOL. Click Here.
LATEST PRODUCTS: Click Here Items are coming in FAST. Lots of vintage up here already, and LOTS more going in daily with some very cool recent additions!
EBAY auctions. Some special deals! Click Here
STEVE'S FEATURED PRODUCTS: Click Here
STEVE'S SPECIAL SALE ITEMS: Click Here
STEVE'S CELEBRITY AND ULTRA RARE DRUM GALLERY: Click Here
STEVE'S VINTAGE TIPS: Click Here
STEVE'S DEAL OF THE DAY: Click Here
MORE FUN STUFF BELOW:
Take a look at what we have here. Joe Morello's actual Brubeck era Ludwig kit and our new Ludwig Legacy 3 ply Morello "Take Five" Tribute Kit. You'll see both of these here at our shop. The Brubeck era set is part of our museum, but you can order a Take Five tribute kit right now! We're only doing 25 sets. To see it, hear the Sound File and buy it. Click Here
Almost all kits and SDs have sound files, many cymbals too. Go search through the categories on the left side of the main page and enjoy them all!
We have Elvin's Camco kit!!! What more can I say? Check this out because it's truly amazing. CLICK HERE. Plus, many more items added to Latest Products. CLICK HERE for a run down of details.
Pic of the day: "Gretsch Street" in our Manhattan store
Please always feel free to call Steve's cell directly at 630-865-6849 ANYTIME at all. We definitely want to communicate with you. The highest quality service is our hallmark, and we take this very seriously. Steve
VIDEO TOUR OF THE MUSEUM SECTION OF OUR MANHATTAN STORE: This is something that Drummer Connection filmed in October when they visited. This is just ONE ROOM of our Manhattan shop. Jess Birch, our NY store manager gives the tour. Click Here
SPIZ, VINTAGE As and Ks WITH SOUND FILES! Click Here
OUR NEW RAIL CONSOLETTE IS HERE!!! Click Here
Click Here for all of the Maxwell News and Latest Updates.
NEW YORK DRUMMERS UPDATE: WE HAVE PRACTICE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT!! CALL JESS AT 212-730-8138. Teaching studio now open with Ron Tierno, noted Manhattan percussionist and instructor.Click Here.
RECORDING STUDIOS: WE CAN HELP YOU! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
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