Ludwig 2003 Mod Orange Maple Classic. 13, 16 with a 28″ Bass Drum!! The only one ever made! From Bun E. Carlos, $2,995.00 This 2003 Ludwig Maple Classic 28×14, 13×9 and 16×16 is still in like new condition, even 18 years after it was made. The photos don’t lie. No flaws. Completely unfaded. The 28″ … Read More

Carmine Appice’s Cactus “Isle of Wight” 1969 Ludwig Thermogloss Conga. AUTHENTICATED! $3,995.00 This conga drum was part of the set Ludwig Natural Maple Thermogloss finish drum set that Carmine Appice played from from 1969-1972 with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. Some of the more notable performances during this period included Cactus’s performance at the Isle of … Read More

Ludwig and Ludwig Wartime Victorious 14×12(?) Marching Snare. Almost all wooden parts to conserve metal for the WWII war effort. beautifully refinished in a sunburst finish by Pay Foley. PRICE $495.00 SINGLE CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Ludwig Bronze 6.5×14 Supraphonic Monroe Badge. Modern Ludwig bronze shell 402. One of Jamo’s arsenal of studio tested “workhorse” snares. The muffler has been removed but it is included. beautiful shape. Just a little oxidation in the finish. PRICE $649.00. Serious offers considered. SINGLE CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Ludwig 1920s 5×14 Walnut Solid Shell “Ludwigold” re-do. The original “Ludwigold” finish was restored with the restoration talents of Pat Foley. Foley and Jamo covered the shell with an adhesive and then “dusted” gold flake over the shell followed by several coats of lacquer. This drum inspired Bun E. Carlos to have them finish an … Read More

Ludwig 1920s Heavy Brass Shell 10 Tube lug 5×14 Standard. Arguably the greatest drum shell ever made. This is the same drum as a Black Beauty, just not black. Jamo replaced the original clip hoops with newer cast hoops. The original hoops are included. No holes or damage. Original un-restored condition. This drum is dying … Read More

Ludwig 1930-34 Black Beauty 5×14 Super Ludwig. Here is a fine example of the legendary Ludwig Black Beauty “Super Ludwig” model.  Supersensitive parallel throw-off with individually adjustable wires. 10 tube lugs. Brass plated hardware. 10 point Flower pattern engraving. This was the only Ludwig engraving pattern that utilizes push strokes in the details. A few … Read More

Ludwig 1990s Limited Edition Engraved Black Beauty 6.5×14. This drum is numbered #131 of a limited edition run of these beautiful drums, hand molested by the legendary drum engraver, John Aldridge. Perfect un-played condition. Includes original collector case. This is the first series of limited edition drums Aldridge engraved for Ludwig in what has now … Read More

Early Ludwig Black Beauty 5×14 One-Off “Mystery Drum” This is my favorite drum in the entire Jamo collection, probably because I’m a sucker for a good conspiracy theory. The engraved “left-leaning” Ludwig logo on this drum is the only one of it’s kind I have ever seen. All other Ludwig logos lean to the right. … Read More

Ludwig 1967 Silver Sparkle 4×14 Downbeat Piccolo Snare. Steve Jordan’s Favorite! Besides being a really great example of the super reliable Ludwig 1960s Downbeat snare drum, this particular one is Steve Jordan’s favorite. He’s used it on countless LA sessions and requests it every time Jamo handles his session rentals. There’s good reason this is … Read More

Ludwig 1970s Pointy Blue Olive Badge 6.5×14 Black Beauty 402. The snare that launched a thousand hits! There’s not much to say about this drum that has not already been said a million times. This one is in beautiful condition. There’s a few very minor scuffs and one small area where the black seems to … Read More

Ludwig 1970s Pointy Blue Olive Badge 5×14 Black Beauty. There’s no snare more reliable than a Ludwig black Beauty. You can’t make one of these drums not sound great if you tried!  This one is in beautiful shape. No extra holes. Nothing broken or damaged. Jamo took off the muffler and swapped out the original … Read More

Ludwig and Ludwig 1920s Uber-Rare 5×14 Peacock Pearl 1 Ply Maple Super-Ludwig. Beautiful!! Ludwig’s Peacock Pearl finish is one of the rarest and most beautiful finishes they’ve ever made. 100% original. No issues. Nothing broken, missing or damaged. This drum has never been restored. The colors on this drum have faded slightly but remain strong. … Read More

“Jamo Special” Ludwig and Ludwig 1920s 4×14 Solid Maple Shell. Early Craviotto. Here’s another one of Jamo’s top session work horse snares with countless hits under it’s belt. The edges were re-cut by a young Johnny “C” Craviotto when he was operating out of his small original shop in Watsonville, CA. His original sticker is … Read More

Ludwig 1970s Pointy Blue Olive Badge 5×14 Black Beauty Conversion. There’s no snare more reliable than a Ludwig Black Beauty. You can’t make one of these drums not sound great if you tried! This one started out with a Supersensitive parallel throw-off. Jamo replaced the parallel throw off with a standard P-83 and added a … Read More

Ludwig 1970s 6.5×15 Supraphonic 402. Another one of Jamo’s “old-faithful” studio workhorses. This one has also been on countless hit records, under the sticks of some of the greatest players ever. A stock Ludwig Supraphonic 402 was the snare of choice for rock greats like John Bonham, Ian Paice and Simon Kirke. Count on Jamo … Read More

Ludwig 1960s Chrome Over Brass 5×15 Supraphonic Conversion. Another one of Jamo’s “old-faithful” studio workhorses. We can only guess how many hit’s you’ve heard this drum on. The Ludwig COB Supraphonic has long been recognized amongst the greatest and most recorded snare drums ever made. Leave it to Jamo to mess with perfection. This drum … Read More

Leedy or Ludwig(?) Lightweight Brass shell 6.5×14 8 Tube Lug Conversion. This thin brass shell snare is another one of Jamo’s conversions. The original parallel throw-off was removed and replaced with a basic but sturdy Sonor model. Cast top and bottom hoops. Another one of Jamo’s “go-to” studio snares. PRICE $795.00. Serious offers considered. SINGLE CLICK … Read More

The “Hell To Pay” Steve Jordan snare. Ludwig 1920s Heavy Brass 10 tube Lug 6.5×14 Conversion Here’s another great old snare that Jamo had his wicked way with. For starters this drum is the Legendary Ludwig heavy brass shell, probably the best sounding drum shell ever made. It probably sounded great like it was, but … Read More

Ludwig & Ludwig 1930s Heavy Brass “Jamo Special” 4×14. 12 Tube Lugs!  Jamo hot-rodded this heavy brass 6 tube lug snare by adding an additional tube lug between each original tube lug. He moved the original butt plate over a little and finally added triple-flanged hoops top and bottom. A little unconventional but it worked! … Read More

Leedy 1920s Engraved Elite. The Leedy Elite Model was Leedy’s answer to Ludwig and Ludwig’s super popular Black Beauty Model. The pictures don’t lie. A few missing parts and a few extra holes. This one needs some love but when you’re done it’s going to be a killer vintage brass drum. PRICE $395.00 Snare #16 … Read More

Leedy 1920s 5×14 Engraved Elite. The Leedy Elite Model was Leedy’s answer to Ludwig and Ludwig’s super popular Black Beauty Model. Somewhere along the line this one had it’s original throw off replaced with the chrome 4 point throw off that is on the drum now. Otherwise this one is all original and ready to … Read More

Ludwig & Ludwig 1920s 5×14 “Double-Secret-Uber Rare” Marble Pearl Single Ply Maple Standard.  There’s “Rare” and then there’s “Uber Rare”. This one is Double-Secret-Uber Rare! The Ludwig and Ludwig Marble finish was originally called “Motled Sepia” until the Ludwig marketing gurus decided it sounded like an unfortunate medical condition and re-named it “Marble Pearl”. It … Read More

Ludwig and Ludwig 1920s Uber Rare Lavender Pearl 5×14 Here’s something you don’t see everyday!! Lavender Pearl is one of the rarest finishes ever offered by the Ludwig Drum Company. This one has faded somewhat but there’s enough color left color to make it really pop. Jamo never got around to restoring this drum, he … Read More

Frankie Banali’s 1940 Ludwig and Ludwig 6.5×14 WMP Snare Drum. #18. AUTHENTICATED! $649.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. In a battle between this 80 year old Ludwig and Ludwig 6.5×14 and some modern “boutique” drum with shiny hardware and 30 plys of some exotic wood that drum that nobody even knows … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Canopus Chrome S-1465-10. 6.5×14. #36 AUTHENTICATED! $785.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Canopus model S-1465-10. Canopus sticker inside reads “Made for Mr. Frankie”. Brass tube lugs, near new condition and a signed batter head! Here’s a drum that can do it all. Includes a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic Firth … Read More

Frankie Banali’s 1970s Ludwig Supraphonic 400 Snare Drum. Excellent! #40 SIGNED! AUTHENTICATED! $999.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Serial #1884275. Ludwig Supraphonic 400s and 402s were Frankie’s “go-to” snare drum. This drum was one of several Supraphonics that Frankie used with Quiet Riot. Includes signed Quiet Riot batter head. There’s a … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Rogers eagle Badge 6 Lug Luxor Snare Re-Covered. #56. AUTHENTICATED! $399.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. A great “student’ model snare that found it’s way into one of the world’s greatest drum collections. From the 1950. This rare Eagle badge 6 lug Luxor model Rogers snare was recovered in … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Slingerland 1960 6 lug 5.5×14 #109 AUTHENTICATED! $425.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Another great student model snare that was worthy of one of the greatest drum collections in the world. Serial #52976. All original. Nothing broken, missing or altered. Watch out! This student may show the teacher a … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Slingerland Green Sparkle 5×14 Radio King. #27. AUTHENTICATED! $699.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Green, clean and mean!! The Slingerland Radio King has long been recognized as one of the greatest snare drums ever made. It’s distinctive “honking” rimshots and articulate sensitivity are just a couple of reasons this … Read More

Frankie Banali’s 1950s-60s Gretsch Max Roach Progressive Jazz Black Diamond  Microsensitive 4×14 #29. AUTHENTICATED! $599.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. One of Frankie’s many 4x14s. The Gretsch Max Roach model has long been considered to be one of the great Jazz snares ever made. Chrome hardware, Microsensitive throw-off. This one is … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Ludwig 1930s 7×14 WMP. Early Imperial Lug “The Pearl” #47. AUTHENTICATED! $799.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Frankie loved hunting for vintage drums. This old beauty looks like he found it in a dusty second-hand shop. It’s a little grimy but you can tell this drum was well loved … Read More

Frankie Banali’s 1960s Rogers Early Bread and Butter Lug 5×14 Powertone. #53. Excellent! AUTHENTICATED! $499 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. A very early example of the legendary Rogers Chrome-Over-Brass 5×14 Powertone snare drum. The drum is in excellent shape with all original parts and original Rogers stamped snare wires. There’s 3 … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Ludwig and Ludwig 1942 Universal Concert 6.5×14 #49. AUTHENTICATED! $399.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Here’s a great old drum that Frankie gave a nice facelift and it came back rockin! He filled some extra holes and gave the drum a new black diamond pearl finish and a fresh … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Ludwig 1970s Rock Concert, 6.5×14 Classic #09. AUTHENTICATED! $549.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Serial #2028026. Blue/Olive badge 6 ply shell. Classic throw off with individually adjustable wires. A truly sensitive rocker, just like Frankie! Includes a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic Firth Quiet Riot drumsticks. Photos depict condition accurately. … Read More

Frankie Banali’s #2 Ludwig and Ludwig 1938 “Standard Swing 6.5×14 Blue Duco With Wood Hoops. AUTHENTICATED! $999.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Frankie had a soft spot for these drums. He had 4 of them in his collection and kept them in special cases. Date stamped 38/09. This one includes it’s original … Read More