VA Percussion 6×14 Red Shell, 7 Ply As New! $175.00

VA Percussion 6×14 Red Shell, 7 Ply As New! $175.00

This is a beautiful red lacquer thin 7 ply maple shell. The shell comes from the estate of the late Joe Pollard. Pollard was a popular session player in the 1960s in Los Angeles. He was a member of The Beach Boys and Grassroots’ touring bands but is known most notably the inventor of Syndrums, the original electric drums. He was a life long drum builder and tinkerer.

I honestly have no idea about the history of VA Percussion except that it was one of 2 VA shells discovered in Pollard’s workshop. The shell, finish and edges appear to be extremely high quality and in perfect condition. The shell is signed and dated in 1996.