Several examples from my extensive Fibes collection including the rare "shower door" finish and well as many other early kits, snares, and an early prototype snare. The cleanest Slingerland copper-over-wood set from my personal collection. 20x20 bass drum, 9x13 tom, cocktail drum size 16"x24 deep as a floor tom and 5.5x14 snare: 9x13, 9x13, 12x14 floor tom, 14x16 floor tom in cradle, 14x26 bass drum:Īrt Blakey's 12/14/18 and 7x14 Pearl kit: Incredible Gretsch kit fashioned after Louie Bellson's late 40s Gretsch set. Ultra rare Ludwig 40s era "Top Hat and Cane" drum set. (This kit will eventually go to the National Museum of African American History and Culture): The Ludwig 12/14/20 silver sparkle kit used by Harold Jones at the historically significant White House concert during the Kennedy era which marked the first time an integrated band played in the White House. This will be displayed fully set up at a later date: Jack DeJohnette's Sonor kit (black with copper hardware) with two page long discography. Brought into the Showcase by Roy and used by him and many others (including Elvin) for years: Gretsch caddy green 13/16/22/5.5 "Birdland" model 50s with 24k gold hardware. Here is a sample of the items we will have on display: 5/8: More "sneek peak" pics added below, so scroll down: The idea is to take key items from my collection and create a display for people to see and enjoy. This will be located in our IL store in Glendale Heights. !NEW! STEVE'S CELEB AND ULTRA RARE DRUM GALLERYĪs part of our strategy as we look forward to a post-"stay at home" environment, we are going to be expanding what we will call the "Curated Vintage Museum". Steve's "From the Past" column for Modern DrummerĬowbird Music - Illinois Recording Studio Chicago Collection Ludwig 12/14/20 Psych Red with rail Rogers Dyna Prototypes and First Two Drums Papa Jo Jones 4x14 Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum Joe Segal, Jazz Showcase founder, passes away at 94 Chicago Collection Craviotto AK Masters Brass matched nġ. Louie Bellson's Rogers Set and WMP 5x14 Dynasonicġ. Chicago Collection Gretsch 40s 13/16/24/6.5 Gretsch Gladstoneġ. Chicago Collection Craviotto Kit 349 12,14,18,5.5 NOSġ. Use keywords to find the product you are looking for.ġ. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums 1.