“Jamo Special” Slingerland Radio King 7×14 Birdseye Sunburst. The Jaimo Special. “Lyn Swan” Back-Gold Sunburst 7×14 Radio King. Single ply shell refinished in black and gold sunburst. 45 degree edge. The drum was re-built in 1979 and named “Lynn Swann” to commemorate the Pittsburg Steelers victory in Super Bowl XIV. Rogers butt plate, Sonor T/O. … Read More

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Paul Jamieson SOLID Cocobolo Like New! $3,995.00 Ultra rare Cocobolo single ply SOLID snare. This is one of only 2 of these drums known to exist.  Like New! Cast hoops. 100% original. Perfect! The SOLID drum company was founded in 1984 by legendary drum builder Johnny Craviotto and Bill Gibson of Huey … Read More

Gretsch Broadkaster Midnight Blue 26,12,13,16. A great vintage kit from Gretsch’s golden age! It’s all there and ready show the new guys how it’s really done. 16″ is from the same period but added later. Finish on 16 is slightly darker. Rusty hardware. Clip hoops. No holes or issues. Modern clip on bass spurs. PRICE … 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.

SOLID 4×14 Single Ply. Maple NEW! Still in the original box and plastic. This drum is a time capsule for over 20 years ago! This drum was never drilled for a throw-off or butt plate! Put on anything you want and it will still be “original”. Cast hoops. 100% original. It’s still wrapped in the … Read More

Gretsch Cadillac Green max Roach Progressive Jazz 4×14. This drum was worthy of a major restoration. It’s fundamentally all there in excellent condition. The shell and edges are in great shape and won’t require any restoration. Most of the original gold plating has long since rubbed off. All of the hardware is being professionally re-plated … Read More

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

Pearl 1970s 6.5×14 COB Jupiter Snare. Chrome over brass shell. Stewart Copeland made the 5×14 version of this drum famous by using his to record virtually every Police track. The Jupiter snare was also the secret weapon of many of the later day Motown records. Jamo blessed this one with cast hoops top and bottom. … Read More

Yamaha SD-495 5.5×14 Brass Snare. You just can’t go wrong with one of these brass Yamaha bad boys. This drum is as happy on a symphony sound track as it is on a headbanging metal stadium gig. There’s a little oxidation visible on the brass shell but otherwise it’s all there. No issues. PRICE $395.00 … 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 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

Gretsch “Charlie Watts” set. Gretsch 22×14, 16×16, 12×8. Also includes a 13×9. This set was part of Jamo’s extensive arsenal of Gretsch studio rental drums. Gretsch drums are the “not-so-secret-weapon” of top producers and artists who will settle for nothing else when they record. The Rolling Stones hired this set for the making of their … Read More

Paul Jamieson 1980s Pearl Birdseye Maple Shell Pearl, $14,995.00 AUTHENTICATED! Pearl Maple Shell drum bank. Pretty much every size you could even want of what is arguably the best maple shell Pearl ever made. Much of this set belonged to one of Jamo’s most high profile clients as part of his Pearl endorsement. He used … 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

“Jamo Special” Slingerland Radio King 7×14 Natural Finish. Another Jamo hot-rodded Radio King. Untold millions of records were sold that were supported by a Jamo Special snare drum. This one has all the original lugs, rods, badge, throw off and butt plate. Pat Foley refinished the maple shell in a beautiful natural stain. Jamo added … 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

Slingerland 7×14 Radio King. Custom Red Paint by Tommy Winkler. A very early custom paint job by the now legendary custom drum guru, Tommy Winkler. Early in his career Winkler did most of Jamo’s custom paint jobs. This drum has all original parts however some of the nickel tension rods have been replaced with chrome. … Read More

“Jamo Special” Slingerland Radio King 5.5×14 Sunburst. Another Jamo hot-rodded Radio King. These Jamo customized drums were a “secret weapon” for the top drummers who were lucky enough to get their hands on one. Untold millions of records were sold that were supported by a Jamo Special snare drum. This one has 8 Rocket lugs, … Read More

Gretsch Stop Sign Badge 5×14 Great brass shelled drum. The muffler has been removed but otherwise it’s all there, in great shape and ready to roll. PRICE $395.00 SINGLE CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

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

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

Sonor Pancake 2×14″ Silver Sparkle. Now here is a weird little drum. It’s all there. The throw off is pretty hokey but it’s original and it works. There’s a couple extra holes on the butt side. This is a drum Jamo picked up on tour. I’m not sure what he thought he was going to … Read More

Jaimo Special Slingerland Sunburst 5.5×14 Radio King. Single ply shell refinished in sunburst. 45 degree edge. Original holes have been filled. The Sunburst finish was the most popular finish amongst the Jamo Specials. Rogers butt plate, Sonor T/O. Cast hoops. PRICE $2,995.00. Serious offers considered. SINGLE CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Gretsch Gladstone 7×14 Black Diamond Pearl 3-way Tuning. Excellent! It’s all there. Everything works. Includes the original 3-Way key that allows the user to tune the bottom head from the top lug. Probably the most ingenious invention from legendary drum maker Billy Gladstone. Black Diamond finish. Very unusual for a Gladstone. This drum was purchased … 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

Slingerland 7×14 Black Diamond Pearl Radio King. Original!  Brass cloud badge. Solid maple shell. Nickel hardware. Engraved hoops. 16 lugs with a Clamshell throw-off. Great shape. It looks like some of the internal screws and washers are non-original. Otherwise no issues. The photos depict the condition accurately. PRICE $995.00. Serious offers considered. SINGLE CLICK PHOTO TO … Read More

SOLID Black Stain over Maple 4×14. Like New! Purchased directly from Bill Gibson co-founder of the SOLID drum company. Single ply maple shell. Cast hoops. 100% original. Perfect! The SOLID drum company was founded in 1984 by legendary drum builder Johnny Craviotto and Bill Gibson of Huey Lewis and The News. The company was initially … Read More