Talk about grain! Look at the curly maple on this shell! And, our “light ebonizing” process brings that grain out spectacularly. Gorgeous drum with the fantastic and versatile sound of a solid maple shell with 45 degree edges. $2600. Contact Steve by text at 630-865-6849 or by email at vintagedrums@aol.com

A stunningly beautiful drum with our Hybrid edge which is rounded at the outside and 45 at the top towards the inside. This takes some overtones out, while the 45 portion keeps the tuning range, projection and sensitivity at the maximum. The burnt oil finish brings out the grain even more spectacularly. Cypress is known for its percussive attack and brighter sound, and quicker decay. A wonderful drum!! $2400. Contact Steve at vintagedrums@aol.com or by text at 630-865-6849

This set is incredible and has a wonderful provenance. The video below will give you all the details. The wonderful thing about this set is that it was used by Joe for the 25th anniversary of the original Brubeck quartet. YouTube has a posted video of 19 minutes taken from that concert. The concert is also available on CD. The set includes the 9x13, 16x16, 14x22 silver sparkle Ludwig “Mach 4” series drums, as well as a 60s era silver sparkle canister throne of Joes, and the 5

Here is a reprint of a series I did for Modern Drummer many years ago. Enjoy! Steve Papa Jo Jones was the epitome of "swing", from his very early days with the Count Basie band in the 30s, right up until he passed in 1985. His style, grace, and his incredibly 'musical" approach to drumming inspired people like Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Max Roach, Kenny Clarke, and so many more. His technical skills were quite substantial, but he never let that get in the way of the music. Wi

Gretsch Brooklyn drums have seen a sharp increase for 2026. This 12/16/22 was priced at $2771 in 2025, but if ordered new today would be $3930, that’s an increase of $1159. The set we have here was a store demo and it can be yours for $2200 plus shipping. That is a saving of $1660 if you ordered it new today. Contact Steve by text at 630-865-6849  or email at vintagedrums@aol.com . Antique Oyster 8x12, 16x16, 14x22 with tom holder. Here is a word from Gretsch on their Brook