From Steve’s personal collection

My friend Charlie over at Badges Drum Shop had this set and I grabbed it from him a couple of years back. This set is pre serial number so the rims are chrome over brass. The set is immaculate as the photos show. Even original heads. Some of these pics are mine and some were from Charlie. The Blue Note was Ludwig’s first double bass model and can be seen in the 1960 catalog. When first offered, the mounted toms were two drums of the same size, and the bass drums were 14x22 b

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