This 1960s Gretsch Floating Action bass drum pedal was owned and used by legendary drummer Elvin Jones. The pedal is an example of one of the earliest chain drive conversion pedals ever made by drum hardware pioneers Al Duffy and Frank Ippolito at the Professional Percussion Center in New York City. Duffy and Ippolito began … Read More

Gretsch-Gladstone 2 Way Tuning 6.5×14. WMP Excellent! $2,395.00 Here’s one you don’t see everyday! This is a rare 2 way Grestch-Gladstone snare that was a Gretsch production model drum that fell in the footsteps of the legendary Gladstone 3 way snare. The shell is in near perfect condition, the hardware is completely original,  intact and … Read More

“Elvin” Yamaha Logo 18″ Bass Drum Head, $295.00 This 18″ bass drum was custom made for Elvin Jones. This is not a reproduction. This is the real thing acquired directly from Elvin’s wife. It is one of several logo heads Elvin used between 1996 and 2004. Includes COA signed by Elvin’s wife and seller.

Elvin Jones’s Elvin/Coltrane ’88 Yellow T-Shirt, EJ26, XL $150 This t-shirt was made exclusively for Elvin Jones. They were never made available to the public. Elvin wore the shirt in live performances in 1988. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.

Elvin Jones’s Elvin/Coltrane ’88 Grey EJ25, XL $150 This t-shirt was made exclusively for Elvin Jones. They were never made available to the public. he wore this shirt in live performances in 1988. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.

Elvin Jones’s Elvin/Coltrane ’88 Yellow T-Shirt EJ24, $75 These t-shirts were made exclusively for Elvin Jones and members of his Jazz Machine band. They were never made available to the public. They were worn in live performances in 1988. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. … Read More

Elvin Jones’s 1988 Elvin/Coltrane Grey T-Shirt, EJ23 $75 These t-shirts were made exclusively for Elvin Jones and members of his Jazz Machine band. They were never made available to the public. They were worn in live performances in 1988. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. … Read More

Elvin Jones’s 1998 American Drummer Achievement Awards T Shirt, XL, $60 This t-shirt was given to Elvin Jones for his appearance at the 1998 American Drummer Achievement Awards where Elvin, Louis Bellson, Roy Haynes and Max Roach were honored for their lifetime achievements as American drummers. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones … Read More

Elvin Jones’s 1994 Yamaha, Special Quartet on Black, EJ21, 1XL, 1L, $150 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances of his tribute to John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme in 1994. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage … Read More

Elvin Jones’s Polo on Black T-Shirt, EJ20, XL $99 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.

Elvin Jones’s 3 Large Storks on Black, EJ19, XL $275 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Elvin can be seen wearing this shirt on the cover of the May/1992 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.  Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating … Read More

Elvin Jones’s 3 Small Storks on Black T-Shirt, EJ18, XL $125 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.  

Elvin Jones’s Banded Crop Top on Black, EJ17 XL $125 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Short cut top. Gold metallic paint. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.  

Elvin Jones’s 3 Egyptians on Black T-Shirt, EJ16, XL $125 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.  

Elvin Jones’s Birds on Red, EJ14, Large $99 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.

Elvin Jones’s New York on Red T-Shirt, EJ13, XL $125 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Gold metallic embroiling on front. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.

Elvin Jones’s Zildjian, Eagle/Flag on Blue,T-Shirt, EJ12, XL $125 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.

Elvin Jones’s Jazz Machine Triptych on Black, EJ11, XL $99 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Slight stain. Stage worn and dry cleaned.

Elvin Jones’s Floral Yamaha on Sleeves, XL EJ09, $99 This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.

Elvin Jones’s Zildjian on Black Sweatshirt, XL EJ08, $125 This sweat shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones. Black with embroidered Zildjian logo. Slight stains on front. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn.

Elvin Jones’s Geese on Red Sweatshirt,XL, EJ07, $99.00 This sweatshirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones. Dark stains on front. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned.

This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Fish graphic with metallic gold paint. XL, Stage worn and dry cleaned. 2 available.  

Great 1970s aluminum shell snare. 8 lugs, cast hoops. Shell is very slightly dented around the throw off. Some minor pitting on the hardware. Works and plays great. Single click image to enlarge. PRICE:$345.00

Here’s a great old Gretsch round badge snare. Brass shell,  push button throw off, cast hoops, 40 strand snares. The drums is scuffed and pitted. There’s some small dents and the shell is somewhat pushed in around the fine tuning side end of the throw off. The heads fit snug but go on easily. This … Read More

  The set was owned by the late Art Blakey. This drum set was given by Art to his son, Art Blakey Jr., who was also a drummer. The set had been in the possession of Art Jr’s widow since his passing in 1988. The set was custom built by Gretsch for Art Blakey. It … Read More

Gretsch 2015 USA Custom Bass and Snare. 24×14, and 14×6.5.  Like New! These Gretsch USA Custom Gold Sparkle drums were separated from a larger set. All are in perfect condition. There are no flaws. 100% original. The photos depict the condition of the set very accurately. 24×14 and 6.5×14 snare. Original Gretsch logo resonant heads … Read More

Elvin Jones’s Used Gretsch 1970s 6A Drum Sticks. Framed, Authenticated $395.00 This set of Elvin Jones’s Gretsch drumsticks were owned and used by Elvin Jones. Elvin played this model Gretsch 6A drumstick from the 1960s through 1976. Acquired directly from Elvin’s wife along with a large quantity of his drum gear. They are professionally mounted, … Read More

I had a great conversation with Matt Biancardi at Reverb.com earlier this month. We talked in great detail about the Elvin Jones drum collection and my extreme good fortune to have been able to acquire it. Acquiring this monumental collection and the relationships I’ve made with countless drummers as a result of it has been … Read More

Elvin Jones’ – Yamaha Block Logo Black T-shirt #14 This t-shirt was made exclusively for Elvin Jones and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned. Sizes XL and XL long sleeve. Price: $95.00 SINGLE … Read More

Elvin Jones Jazz Machine – Custom New York Logo Blue T-shirt This t-shirt was made exclusively for the Elvin Jones Jazz Machine and was worn in live performances between 1975-2004. Guaranteed authentic. Includes copy of letter from Keiko Jones stating Donn Bennett is the exclusive re-seller. Stage worn and dry cleaned. Size XL. Price: $75.00 … Read More

Elvin Jones’, Gretsch Custom 1970s Maple 5×14 Snare This Gretsch maple shell snare was owned and used during the 1970s by Elvin Jones. The drum was customized for Elvin at the Professional Percussion Shop in New York city in 1972. They removed the original Gretsch throw off, installed a new Camco throw off and snare … Read More

Elvin Jones’ Signed Yamaha “75th Birthday” Snare On September 9th, 2002, The Yamaha drum company held a party in New York city to celebrate Elvin Jone’s 75th birthday and to commemorate his musical accomplishments. The party was attended by scores of the biggest names in the music business. Yamaha made a very small number of … Read More

Hal Blaine Timbale set. Gretsch 10″ and 13″ timbales. These timbales were the heart of what became known as Hal’s “Timbale Set”. Case stenciled “Hal Blaine, Patti Page Show”. They were used on many early Phil Spector and Beach Boy recordings. Timbales were custom fitted to mount as a side and floor tom. Bass, snare … Read More