First drum: This is a beautiful Private Reserve curly maple 5.5x14 with 45 edges. Our special ebonizing process highlights the incredible grain. $2000. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com Second drum: Rare 20th Anniversary 6.5x14 Private Reserve, Cypress with real blue Paua abalone inlay. 45 degree edges. Only a few were made for the 20th Anniversary. $2675. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com Third drum: A truly insane walnut 8x14. This drum is a Private Reserve with cl

This is a piece I posted back in 2022. A lot has transpired since then, and the past few years have been difficult times for the entire Musical Instrument industry, and market prices are currently not where they should be. Of course, all markets experience “ups and downs”, and the vintage instrument market is no different. However, a lot of the information here is still quite valid today.

As we kick off the new year we are also working through the new website. We’ll be posting a lot of items here, and we’ll also be looking at some format changes as we go. As of right now, I am posting my items into the Latest News category. You can see that on the main page where the three most recent posts will appear, but at the top left of the main page you can click “Latest News” and see all listings. Make sure you scroll through so you don’t miss anything. More to come in

VIDEO IS HERE. https://youtu.be/lNsHs8WVVp4?si=lKBX-T_4YshRWhIa EXCLUSIVE FOR OUR SHOP! FIRE BURST PEARL! I asked Ludwig to create this wrap for me as a nod to the similar finish Ludwig had in the 1930s. This finish will be available in many different configurations. The set shown here is a Downbeat 8x12, 14x14, 14x20, 5x14 10 lug snare drum. If you don't see your sizes, other configurations will be available. And, this finish can be ordered for Classic Maple, Legacy Maple,

Brand new and in stock now - this is a Gretsch USA Custom set in a very limited 3D Moire wrap; exclusive to Maxwell Drums! Two configurations in stock: 14x20", 8x12", 14x14", and 5.5x14"; and 14x18, 8x12, 14x14, 5.5x14 - all vintage build with our reproduction 2-hole rail installed. Steve’s notes: New and exclusive for Maxwell Drums! We have exclusive use of the remaining 3D Moire wrap with Gretsch. We have these two in stock and there is enough wrap for just two custom ord

Here is a stunning snare that I pulled from production for my own collection. Time for this to be enjoyed by someone else. Incredibly dense birdseye maple! $ 2750. Contact Steve by text at 630-865-6849 or email at vintagedrums@aol.com

Here is a piece of history - Charlie Persip's vintage gold sparkle Premier drum set! See Steve's notes below and check out the linked video for more details on the provenance behind these drums. This is the 'C58' outfit, which is the 18" bass drum option of the standard 58. Not just any 18; a shallow, punchy and portable 12x18"! These drums feature a 3-ply mahagony shell with beech reinforcement rings and are sized 12x18", 8x12", 14x14", 14x14", and 5x14". Steve's Notes: Thi

In stock at the Illinois Craviotto showroom! Craviotto set #1165 - sized 14x18", 8x12", and 14x14". This is a Private Reserve solid curly maple with a hand-burnished finish and cherry inlays, finished in a natural oil finish. Factory dated 8/26/2025. Steve’s notes: I asked for this special build, using the Marquise-style lug that we sometimes offer. This set was designed for me as a shop display kit to show the beauty of the burnished curly maple. Normally $6297. Special stor

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of our Maxwell, IL shop, I asked Adrian Kirchler to create a very small special run of AK/Maxwell/Craviotto snare drums. There will only be three drums, one each 4.5x14, 5.5x14, 6.5x14 (SOLD) . Below are the 5.5x14 and the 4.5x14. AK 3 point strainer; nickel over brass engraved shell; 24k gold plating on all hardware; specially engraved rims are 3mm brass (24k gold plated). Each shell is engraved with the pattern we selected, as well as