Latest purchases July 10th, 4pm update

New stock always coming in. 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 7/10: THE VERY FIRST OF OUR USA MADE LUDWIG NEUSONIC SETS IN EXCLUSIVE FIREBURST, WITH VINTAGE BUILD. ONLY AVAILABLE THORUGH US: https://reverb.com/item/99295790-ludwig-usa-20-12-14-neusonic-downbeat-outfit-video-fireburst-pearl-w-maxwell-ludwig-rail

ADDED 7/10: AN AMAZING SELECTION OF CRAVIOTTO SNARES FROM MY PERSONAL STASH THAT ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AND WILL ALSO BE ON DISPLAY AT THE NASHVILLE “MUSIC CITY DRUM SHOW” ON 7/18 AND ALSO AT THE CRAVIOTTO OPEN HOUSE ON 7/16. CHECK THIS OUT: https://reverb.com/shop/stevemaxwelldrums-chicago?query=CRAVIOTTO&sort=published_at%7Cdesc

JUST ADDED A NUMBER OF GREAT SETS. SEE BELOW.

Added 7/9: An amazing and wonderfully crafted 250th Anniversary RCI Starlite 8x14 snare drums. Only 20 will be built. I have two. See it here: https://reverb.com/item/99139523-rci-starlite-usa-250th-anniversary-8x14-tribute-snare-drum-only-20

Added 7/9: Fantastic and rare. WFL 7x14 Twin Streiner in WMP. See it here: https://reverb.com/item/99001660-ludwig-wfl-7x14-twin-strainer-30-s-snare-drum-white-marine-pearl

Added 7/9: Rare and dead mint. DW 2020 6.5x14 Tru Cast snare drums. One of only 50 made. Sand cast bell bronze shell. An amazing instrument and rare. See it here: https://reverb.com/item/99196255-dw-6-5x14-true-cast-snare-drum-sand-cast-brushed-bell-bronze-mint

Added 7/9: Rare and unique. 6.5x14 Lang Gladstone 3 way tuning snare drum in rare silver sparkle “top hat and cane” wrap. From my personal collection. See it here: https://reverb.com/item/91116830-lang-gladstone-6-5x14-snare-drum-3-way-tuning-unique-top-hat-and-cane-finish

Added 7/9: One of only 3 made! 7x14 Craviotto Private Reserve snare drum. 600 year old Timeless Timber birch. Wood hoops. Specially commissioned by me as a tribute to the Timeless Timber drums Johnny made from 1999-early 2000s. See it here: https://reverb.com/item/99197614-craviotto-7x14-private-reserve-timeless-timber-snare-drum-3-of-3-600-y-o-lake-superior-birch

Added 7/9: Gretsch Broadkaster 13/16/22/5.5x14 vintage build in my exclusive cameo coral finish. See it here: https://reverb.com/item/98993746-gretsch-22-13-16-5-5x14-broadkaster-vintage-build-drum-set-exclusive-satin-cameo-coral

Added 7/9: Gretsch USA Custom 13/16/22 in my exclusive Mardi Gras finish. See it here: https://reverb.com/item/98994916-gretsch-22-13-16-usa-custom-drum-set-exclusive-mardi-gras

Added 7/9: Ludwig Classic Maple 8x12, 14x14, 14x18 in my exclusive Rose Marine Pearl finish. See it here: https://reverb.com/item/97354910-ludwig-18-12-14-classic-maple-jazzette-drum-set-rose-marine-pearl

Added 7/9: Craviotto 13/16/22 solid steam bent maple drum set. See it here: https://reverb.com/item/97917692-craviotto-22-13-16-custom-shop-solid-maple-drum-set-maple-inlay

Added 6/18. Beautiful Sonor 60s era set in slate pearl. See it at: https://reverb.com/item/94153557-sonor-20-12-13-16-5x14-60-s-new-york-drum-set-slate-pearl

Added 6/12: Here from the Gretsch display at the Chicago Drum Show. Gretsch Brooklyn walnut gloss lacquer. 8x10, 8x12, 16x16, 16x22. Gorgeous set and no waiting 10 months! Ready to ship. See it HERE: https://reverb.com/item/97593825-gretsch-22-10-12-16-brooklyn-drum-set-gloss-walnut

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

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

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

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

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: