Posts
Vintage 60s Drum Parts
I really need a set of long Rogers spurs (swivo era). Steve [email]vintagedrums@aol.com[/email]
15 years agoMardi Gras is back! Only available through us, and only on Gretsch USA Custom!
Check this out! http://www.maxwelldrums.com/maxwell-announcements-mardi-gras-c-192_296.html Steve www.maxwelldrums.com
15 years agoRogers long spurs needed
Steve Maxwell here. I need one pair of Rogers spurs (swivomatic era) that will work for a 24" bass drum. I believe the spurs for the 22s are the same...
15 years agoSteve Maxwell items needed
Hi All, Steve here. I need a few items so let me know if you have these. Contact me at [email]vintagedrums@aol.com[/email] 1. Need a Gretsch starlig...
15 years agoInherited old drums... no idea what I'm doing
Steve Maxwell here. That's a very nice set you have. 13/16/22/5.5x14. Finish looks very nice. Copper mist is rare in any sizes and any ply configura...
15 years agoPaul Wertico free clinic Sat 9/9 4pm at Maxwell Drums
Hi All, Just wanted to spread the word about our first clinic at Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums. On Sat 9/9 at 4 pm Paul Wertico will be doin...
18 years agoNeed help dating and getting a general appraisal
I specialize mostly in vintage Gretsch and brand new Gretsch, but, from what I can tell the kit looks like an 80s/90s set. To determine the number of...
19 years agoQuestion for Joel
I'd like to reinforce Joel's comments regarding Premier drums. I was truly impressed when I saw the quality of the new drums being built by Premier, w...
19 years agoGretsch Use of Model/Serial # Paper Labels
I have been asked about this several times in the past. Here are some dating tips for you: 1. The Gretsch book that Chet Falzerano authored does give...
19 years agoSlingerland drum kit id.......?
The color of your kit is most likely blue sparkle. Slingerland's blue sparkle at times was a very, very deep blue color that some people confuse with...
19 years agogretsch catalina club question
The new Gretsch Catalina series kits are imports. They are very inexpensive but would serve as a good starter kit for someone on a budget. Steve
19 years agoLudwig Black Beauties
My sense is this: The 6.5 will bring more than the 5" because I believe you find fewer examples of the 6.5s. My guesstimate would be in the $1500-$170...
19 years agoSnare identification 2
Hi, That snare is probably not worth too much. Hard to tell what brand it is. The tension casings (lugs) usually are a good indicator but these are n...
19 years agoWhat is this Gretsch?
Hi, Nice example of the basic 6 lug economy model Gretsch snare drum. 8 lug 50s era 3 ply snares bring a lot of money; probably in the range of $450-...
19 years agoNew Rogers
The only new Rogers drums I have seen have all been inexpensive imports. The primary focus for Rogers today, as I understand it, is to provide a line...
19 years ago