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I had the great pleasure last summer of sitting with Nick and talking about all things Gretsch, and also talking about my experiences over the years. I am also very thankful for the kind words from all of the people who commented on this video. Very much appreciated. Hope you enjoy it! Steve https://youtu.be/hg5T9SM_JuY?si=UnKN-qwpYZpcEPng

Ludwig 1920s 4x14" Black Beauty snare drum owned by Papa Jo Jones and several of the most prominent drummers of all time: This incredibly historic drum was passed from William F. Ludwig Sr. to Gene Krupa, who passed it to Big Sid Catlett. Big Sid gave it to Papa Jo Jones (who can be seen playing this drum in a video with Milt Buckner, just search YouTube for “Jo Jones, a magician on drums, in Caravan”). Papa Jo gave the drum to Billy Cobham, who used the drum to record the hi

Here is a short podcast discussing the 1967 Rogers catalog. Lots of pics of these great drums! https://youtu.be/ROgBpI2mTGw?si=zWv0bcS_njmGgiXp

Brand new and in stock now, here is a Gretsch USA Custom drum set from our exclusive run of Elvin Jones tribute sets! This set is 14x18", 8x12", 14x14", and 5.5x14" - all vintage build and finished in white satin flame. Check Steve's notes below for more info on these limited sets, and be sure to check our video demo! Steve’s notes: New and exclusive for Maxwell Drums! We have exclusive use of white satin flame with Gretsch, and we are doing a run of Elvin Jones tribute sets

Update 1/11. I had the wrong video linked. Fixed now. Enjoy! This video is one that I loved making. It was such an honor to be able to make this video and to play these snares from three of the world’s most talented and influential drummers. Gene and Buddy’s snares have gone to new homes, but Louie’s remains in my personal collection. Over 400,000 people have seen this video. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/LysrNyjSRfI?si=CjvKBbXtIutgM3Pr

You’ll enjoy the story behind this one. Check out the video for the story and some playing on this set. Killer set that has gone to a new home. https://youtu.be/Ob1gO0o-UjA?si=ZXbswgkxK6F47oHg

Here’s a great video that pays tribute to Johnny’s work. You’ll see and hear the very first set, #1, which is 9x13, 16x16, 14x22 and 5.5x14, and then we top it off with a historically significant set, #1000, which was made entirely from 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. This is the only complete Craviotto set ever made from Timeless Timber. Johnny made snares, but wood wide enough for an entire kit was exceedingly rare. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/DRDqBlBafPA?si=ils4eU5gSGXLGh

I managed Charlie’s collection of drums from 2007-2014. Over the course of that time he purchased many sets and other items from me. His desire was to purchase items that were owned by drummers he admired. One of those was Louie Bellson. I sold this set to Charlie and wanted to share it here as a piece of our drumming history. For those who have never heard of Louie, check out this video. It’s a grainy black and white from 1967, but check out Louie’s playing. https://youtu.be