Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 90’s Marshall, Tremelo 50 Combo, Black, Authenticated! (#119)  Serial #X00456 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Here’s a screaming Tremelo 50 Combo re-issue that Brad used in the studio with Aerosmith. Acquired directly from Brad Whitford. Brad’s guitar tech personally inspected the amp and confirmed it was in … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Paul Reed Smith, Custom Blistertone 100, Authenticated! (#133)  Serial #090670 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This PRS Blistertone 100 amp was custom made especially for Brad Whitford in 2012. There is a plaque attached to the back of the amp stating “Custom made for Brad Whitford” signed … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2000 Gibson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Les Paul Authenticated! (#70)  Serial #Dejr-044 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad’s two favorite things are fast cars and guitars. At one point in his career, I’m sure that beer was right behind them! Here’s a cool Les Paul from Brad’s extensive … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2002 Gretsch, Elliott Easton Model, SIGNED! Authenticated! (#74)  Serial #012128-2711 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad played this Gretsch Elliot Easton Model guitar extensively with Aerosmith. There’s lots of wear on the back but otherwise in excellent condition. He signed the back of the headstock in purple … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Hamer, Eclipse Authenticated! (#77)  Serial #542886 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad Whitford played many Hamer guitars including this late 1990s Hamer  Eclipse. He can be seen playing this guitar during Aerosmith’s 1997 German tour in the videos below. Acquired directly from Brad Whitford. Brad’s guitar tech … Read More

Sold! Sold! Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1996 Gibson, Les Paul Joe Perry Model BOTH SIGNATURES!! Authenticated! (#69) $13,995.00 Serial #S0347691 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. WOW! This Gibson Joe Perry model Les Paul has both Joe Perry AND Brad Whitford’s signature right on the front of the guitar!! Joe Perry’s signature appears … Read More

Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1972 Gibson Gold Top Les Paul  Deluxe. WOW! (#66) Authenticated!  $29,995.00 Serial #922377. From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad Whitford has played a wide array of guitars since he Brad Whitford joined Aerosmith in 1971, but a Gibson Les Paul has always been his “go-to”. This … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1951 Epiphone, FT110 Authenticated! (#34)  Serial #62310 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This 1951 Epiphone was too special to take on the road. It was made in Epiphone Philadelphia, PA plant in 1951. He never let this vintage beauty out of his house. One of his main “home … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1980s Gadden Travel Guitar, Tim Collins! (#54) Here’s a cool piece of story that includes a key piece of Aerosmith’s long and checkered history. The Gadden Travel guitar is exactly as described, an ingenious, quality, compact guitar that was small and light enough to travel with comfortably. It even came with a … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2003 – Blockhead, WF63 White Panel JTM45 Amp. Authenticated! (#17)  Serial# 1017 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This Blockhead was used by Brad Whitford in 2003 during recording sessions for Aerosmith’s “Honkin’ For Bobo” album as well as the 2003-2004  Aerosmith/KISS tour. The amp is an exact replica … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Echo Park, Clarence. Authenticated! (#30) Serial #BW-01 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This Echo Park Tele was made exclusively for Brad Whitford. Check out the BW-01 serial number!! Acquired directly from Brad Whitford. Brad’s guitar tech personally inspected the guitar. He adjusted the neck, polished the frets, oiled … Read More

Sold! Sold! Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1966 Marshall, JTM 45 MKII (#106) Authenticated! $21,995.00 Serial #1886 It ticks every box. UBER RARE. Check!, SOUNDS AMAZING. Check! DOCUMENTED HISTORY. Check! In most cases this would qualify an item like this for “Holy Grail” status, but this amp is so un-godly awesome it qualifies for the most … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Custom PRS MDT 100,  Paul Reed Smith’s Personal Amp! HOLY GRAIL AMP!  (#130) Authenticated!  Serial #110584 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad’s long history with Paul Reed Smith began in 1987 when he became the fledgling guitar builder’s first endorser. He continues to use several PRS guitars … Read More

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith “Let The Music Do The Talkin” 1980s Hendrick Generator (#83) $9,995.00 From the Brad Whitford collection. This rare Hendrick is one of less than 100 of these guitars ever produced by renown luthier Kurt Hendrick and Billy Gibbons. Brad Whitford can be seen playing this guitar in Aerosmith’s official “Let … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Floyd Rose Redmond Series Guitar (#52) Super Bowl! Signed! Authenticated! Brad Whitford played this innovative Floyd Rose “Redmond” model guitar extensively during the early 2000s in live performances with Aerosmith. It can be seen extensively in their 2004 “You Gotta Move” live DVD as well as their performance at the Super Bowl … Read More

Sold! Sold! Sold! Steve Smith’s SonorLite Drum Set. Vital Information! Steps Ahead! Authenticated! $14,995.00 Here’s a set owned and used extensively by one of the greatest drummers of all time. Steve Smith has defied the limitations of any genre. His career spans 6 decades in Rock, Jazz and World Music. Steve played this set extensively … Read More

’64 “Ringo/Beatles” Ludwig Black Oyster 20,12,14. 5×14″ Chrome Supersensitve, Cavern Club, Liverpool, Blackwells, London. HISTORY!!  This set has a pretty fascinating history! This Ludwig Black Oyster pearl “Downbeat” set was purchased  in England by Roy Little in early 1964, just as The Beatles were exploding into worldwide stardom. Little was the drummer in The Blackwells, … Read More

Stan Lynch’s 1979 Tama Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Studio Set. 40 Million Albums! Complete! Authenticated! $69,995.00 Stan Lynch played this drum set exclusively on every Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers studio recording from 1979 until he departed the band in 1994, a total of 7 albums spanning 15 years. Over 40 Million records sold. Take a … Read More

Cheap Trick, Rick Nielsen’s, Hamer, Signed! Authenticated! Amazing! $44,995.00 Wow! Every now and then I come across a guitar so cool that even a drum geek like me gets all excited… This historic Cheap Trick item was acquired directly from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Rick Nielsen. Includes a COA signed by Nielsen … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Ludwig North Drums. AUTHENTICATED! $2,495.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. This pair on North concert toms can be seen prominently on the front of Frankie’s drum set in Quiet Riot’s 1983 “Metal Health” video. Frankie talks about them in his 2015 Facebook post. December 23, 2015 THROWBACK THURSDAY: ON … Read More

Frankie Banali’s “Khol” Drum. AUTHENTICATED! $395.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. This drum beautiful handmade drum has a shoulder strap. It is apparently meant to be played while fully erect. Wax up your dreads, put on your sandals, strap on this baby and get ready to be the coolest guy at … Read More

Glen Sobel’s 2014 Alice Cooper/Motley Crue/Original Alice Cooper Group Reunion, Mapex-Sabian-Gibraltar-DW Green Snakeskin COMPLETE! AUTHENTICATED! $18,495.00 Talk about DREAM KITS!! Glen Sobel played this extraordinary Mapex-Sabian-Gibraltar-DW set with not one, but TWO rock and roll mega-legends, Alice Cooper and Motley Crue. The set was also used by the original Alice Cooper Group for their 2015 … Read More

Neil Peart Signed And Framed Promo Cards. $995-$1,495. AUTHENTICATED!! Part of the Neil Peart Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. These items are being sold to help fund a Percussive Arts Society scholarship in Neil Peart’s name. These promotional post cards were hand signed by Neil Peart. They were collected by Rob Wallis, president of Hudson … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Ludwig 1937 Imperial Swing White Marine Pearl 7×14#48. AUTHENTICATED! $699.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. What a cool old drum. Over 80 years old and still swingin! It’s a little crusty, but you will be too when you’re that old. In both cases it’s nothin’ a good scrubbing won’t … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Ludwig 1970s Yellow Vistalite 26,14,16,18. SIGNED! AUTHENTICATED! EXCELLENT!  From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Original 1970s Ludwig Vistalite set in Frankie’s favorite “Bonham” sizes, 26×14 SN#1916749, 18×16 SN#1462170, 16×16 SN#1647706, 14×10 SN#1100644. Rail consolete tom mount and shell mounted cymbal stand mount. Skinny 1970s arched bass spurs. Excellent condition. No … Read More

Neil Peart Anatomy Of A Drum Solo Poster. Signed! Authenticated! $795.00 Hand signed by Neil Peart 20×24″ poster printed on high quality paper. These posters were collected by Hudson Music to be used as promotional items for Neil’s Anatomy Of A Drum Solo book and video. Only 10 available. The first image below is of one … Read More

Elvin Jones’s Mallets Framed With Concert Poster, $1,395.00 These custom bamboo handle mallets were Elvin’s mallet of choice for many years. He used these mallets in performances from the 1980s until he passed in 2004. The mallets are professionally framed in a shadow box with an original gig poster that shows the identical mallets. 22.5″ … Read More

Ludwig and Ludwig Original 1942 Top Hat and Cane 26, 13, 16. A True Working Vintage Beauty! $8,526.00 Arguably the rarest and most sought after finish in the history of vintage drums! A Ludwig and Ludwig Top Hat and Cane set would be considered the crown jewel of any collection. The art deco graphic is … Read More

Ludwig 1963 “RINGO BEATLE SPEC” Black Oyster Jazz Festival Snare, 5, 5/16″ x 14″, Holy Grail!! IMMACULATE!! This 1963 14×5,5/16″ Ludwig Black Oyster Jazz Festival snare drum is what is now commonly referred to as the “Ringo Spec” Jazz Festival. This version is defined by the muffler, badge and throw-off being located on 3 consecutive … Read More

1963 Original Ludwig Super Classic, 22,13,16,5.25×14, Ringo-Beatle Spec Snare,  Best Ever? In over 40 years in the vintage drum world I’ve seen dozens of Ludwig Black Oyster “Ringo” sets. My quest to find one of these is what first got me interested in vintage drums. This 1963 Super Classic Model Black Oyster set is by … Read More

Georgia Satellites/Mauro Magellan “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” Ludwig Drum Set. 24×16″ early 1980s Chicago large keystone badge 6 ply bass drum,  serial #3210794, 16×16″ early 1980s blue/olive badge 6 ply floor tom #2131613, 14×10 mid-1970s 3 ply rack tom #1135471. Mauro Magellan used this black Ludwig drum set as a member of the Georgia … Read More

The 1925 Ludwig, William S. Hart Jr. Gold Snare. The “Holy Grail” Of All Vintage Drums. $122,148.00 The “William S. Hart Jr.” snare drum is arguably the finest, rarest and most storied snare drum ever made. William S. Hart, a world famous 1920s Hollywood movie cowboy, commissioned the Ludwig Drum Company to build the snare … Read More

Made for Ringo Starr, Custom Ludwig 2009 Lumigraf 24,13,16,6.5×14 $18,995.00 Authenticated! In 2008 Ringo Starr ordered a new Ludwig Legacy Maple drum set for his upcoming Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band tour. He chose a new 3D finish made by Lumigraf, a Canadian company who specializes in specialty finishes for all industries. Since the Lumigraf … Read More

Bun E. Carlos’s Cheap Trick Signed, Sgt. Pepper, Ludwig, Zildjian 2007 Black Oyster Maple Classic. One of several sets from the Bun E. Carlos collection. This set was used on Cheap Trick’s 2007 sold out series of performances of The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. The concerts commemorated the 40th anniversary of … Read More

John Densmore Played Ludwig 1968 Mod Orange 22,13,16,5×14 Supraphonic. Documented!!  On December 17, 2017  Robby Krieger, John Densmore and Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic performed a set at the Founders Award ceremony at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle where the Doors were being honored. Doors drummer John Densmore played this vintage 1968 Ludwig Mod Orange … Read More

Elvin Jones’s (#7, 1580g) 1970s NOS 18″ Turkish K. Zildjian Cymbal. In Original K Zildjian Bag. Authenticated! $4,995.00 Part of a large collection of Elvin Jones’s gear acquired directly from his estate. I had the extreme good fortune to have acquired Elvin’s entire drum collection after he passed in 2004. There were dozens of priceless … Read More