A. Zildjian 14” HHs used by Charlie Watts for rehearsal for the Stones 2012 tour.

Steve’s Notes: Here’s a great set of hi hats with a cool back story: From 2007 til 2014 I managed Charlie Watts’s drum collection in London, including drums from some of the greatest jazz drummers of all time, who were his heroes. (That’s an entire fun story in and of itself, and I’ll write more about that at some future point). But I digress….

In 2012 the Stones were preparing for their 50th anniversary tour, and they were going to rehearse in a location outside NYC. Charlie called and asked me to supply a kit and cymbals for the rehearsals. I personally delivered the drums and cymbals to the rehearsal space and set them up, and then picked them up when they were finished several days later. I no longer have the drums, but I was looking through my personal cymbal stack the other day and found these. These were the 14” A Zildjian New Beats that Charlie used for the rehearsals. The cymbals are 850g top and 1275g bottom. I had marked each one with “CW” under the bell as shown. And, to be 100% clear, these were NOT used on the 2012 50th Anniversary tour. These were used for the tour rehearsals only. Nice chance for someone to pick up a great piece of Charlie Watts memorabilia. Check out the listing here:

https://reverb.com/item/103077195-zildjian-14-a-zildjian-hi-hats-charlie-watts-2012

Ludwig rare Oyster Pink 9x13, 16x16, 14x22 and a 5x14 COB Supraphonic 400.

This is a set from the original owner’s family. As you may know, Ludwig’s oyster pink finish was not officially offered and estimates are that there were less than 100 sets made. This set features good color without the significant fade that can plague this finish. The chrome needs a thorough cleaning. There is one modification to this set: The original owner apparently decided to add a bracket to the 9x13. Based on the placement of the bracket, all I can think of is that he wanted to perhaps mount a cowbell from it. This modification does detract from the value as a collector piece, so it will be priced accordingly. If not for the exceedingly rare finish, this would be allocated “player grade” status, but the rare oyster pink still puts this in the collector category, but at a discounted price from a 100% original example with clean hardware. The 5x14 COB Supraphonic will be available either with set, or separately.

Contact Steve at 630-865-6849 or at vintagedrums@aol.com

We can provide more photos of course.

Rarest, most complete, finest condition Gretsch Caddy Green drum set 1950s

We brokered this historic set twice before, and the current owner is now ready to move it along and we’re thrilled to have it back. There is a deep history with this set, and I’ll provide a full provenance document of course. This set is 8x12, 14x14, 14x20, 4x14 snare drum. Caddy green. 24k gold hardware. Gold plated stands and pedals, original calf heads, and the Zildjian K Istanbul cymbals. Truly an incredible time capsule. We’ll be recoding a vdeo a ndalso adding more detailed photos of the drums and Ks as well. This is NOT for the “faint of heart”, but you’ll never find one like this again. This set belongs in a serious high end collection, and hopefully with someone who will also play the set. Contact Steve at 630-865-6849 or by email at vintagedrums@aol.com