Latest purchases June 8th, 4pm update

We bought the entire Gretsch booth at the recent Chicago Drum Show, but also some killer vintage sets that will be listed on our Reverb store soon. We’re updating this daily as we get pics and get listings up. In the meantime, don’t wait! If interested contact Steve at 630-865-6849 by text or at vintagedrums@aol.com

Added 6/08: Rogers 60s 13/16/22/5x14 matching Powertone, red sparkle. See I HERE:

https://reverb.com/item/97836394-rogers-22-13-16-5x14-60-s-dayton-era-holiday-cozy-cole-drum-set-red-sparkle

Added 6/08: Gretsch 50s, 13/16/20/6.5x14 WMP, 3 ply. See it HERE: https://reverb.com/item/97799818-gretsch-20-13-16-6-5x14-1951-round-badge-3-ply-drum-set-white-marine-pearl

Added 6/8: New Slingerland Radio King USA 3 ply drum set. Black diamond pearl with Slingerland setomatic tom holder (only available through us). See it HERE: https://reverb.com/item/97840731-slingerland-22-13-16-radio-king-drum-set-black-diamond-pearl

Added 5/28: Ludwig Classic Maple 12/14/18 Jazzette. Moss green pearl. See it HERE: https://reverb.com/item/97541239-ludwig-18-12-14-classic-maple-jazzette-outfit-moss-green-pearl

Added 5/28: Slingerland Unlimited Radio King 5.5x14 white marine pearl. Solid Craviotto shells. See it HERE: https://reverb.com/item/94174119-slingerland-5-5x14-radio-king-craviotto-solid-shell-unlimited-edition-snare-drum-white-marine-pearl-video

Ludwig 60s 13/16/22 red sparkle with COB rims. See it HERE: https://reverb.com/item/97353546-ludwig-20-13-16-super-beat-drum-set-red-sparkle-w-cob-rimshttps://reverb.com/item/97353546-ludwig-super-classic-red-sparkle-drum-set-13-16-22-cob-rims

Slingerland 60s, 12/14/20/5x14 Radio King solid shell snare, sky blue pearl. See it HERE:

https://reverb.com/item/97352780-slingerland-20-12-14-5x14-radio-king-early-60-s-5n-modern-jazz-outfit-sky-blue-pearl

ADDED 5/23: Gretsch Jasper shell square badge gloss maple 8x10, 13x13 FT and 14x16 BD. See it HERE: https://reverb.com/item/97394719-gretsch-gloss-maple-80-s-square-badge-10-13-16bd-drum-set

Gretsch 70s SSB black mirror chrome 12/13/16/22. See it HERE: https://reverb.com/item/96239322-gretsch-22-12-13-16-70-s-stop-sign-badge-drum-set-black-mirror-chrome

One of a kind! Gretsch espresso burst USA Custom bop kit 12/14/18/5.5 with gold hardware. Dead mint! See it HERE. https://reverb.com/item/96238759-gretsch-18-12-14-5-5x14-24k-gold-hdw-usa-custom-drum-set-exclusive-espresso-burst

Gretsch Brooklyn and Gretsch USA kit. Details soon.

New museum piece. Mousie Alexander’s WFL drum set!

This is a great WFL (Ludwig) set that belonged to Mousie Alexander, who was a great jazz drummer from the 50s through the 80s. He performed with many great artists including Benny Goodman, Pearl Bailey, Clark Terry, Doc Severinson on the The Tonight Show, and many more. This set has the signs of lots of use and even shows where Mousey had switched over to a double rack tom set up and therefore drilled extra holes. The kit has the 9x13, both 16x16s, the bass drum and the Jazz Fest style snare, plus the original bass drum resonant head! Very cool kit!

Ludwig Neusonic from Maxwell Custom Shop!!

Get ready for some fun! Ludwig’s Neusonic series is made from 100% US shells and is a fantastic product. These sets are lightweight with small classic lugs, and are really pro-level sets. You’ll be hard pressed to find a US-made set at this quality and this price point. And now, we are offering custom sets. These 8x12, 14x14, 14x20 kits are hugely versatile, and we are selling these with our Maxwell Ludwig rail mount (a $250 add-on, but just $100 for these sets), as well as vintage 9.5mm tom leg brackets and legs. Truly a flexible option and a cool ‘vintage vibe’. Ideal for small stages since no need to hang the tom from a cymbal stand. AND, THESE WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE WITH OUR EXCLUSIVE FIREBURST WRAP!!! STAY TUNED!! See a fireburst Classic Maple kit below for color reference.

Here’s an example in blue pearl: