These are
better quality than the
present cheap drums from
Japan. The floor tom has
8 lugs instead of the
usual 5 or 6 of most of today's
cheap Japanese floor
toms. They have been
re-wrapped in white PVC
and look like new.
Make me an offer.
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VINTAGE & USED DRUMS FOR SALE BY A DRUMMER FROM SALT LAKE CITY |
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Own a Piece of Vintage Americana
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COLLECTORS & DRUMMERS Vintage drums are valuable for playing drummers, but especially valuable for collectors. The old drums are seasoned and solid, and have a sound that is prized because it can't be manufactured anymore. Collectors know that vintage drums are an investment that will increase in value as time goes on because the old drums are getting more and more rare.  ROGERS DRUMSET
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The vintage drums for sale on this website are authentic drums from a by-gone era. Since it is difficult to price vintage drums, so I have not put prices on them. Instead I will consider reasonable offers. Click on the underlined drum listing for a photo. More photos are available to interested parties. CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR A LARGER VIEW. Contact me at dt@donthorpe.com for more info (1) ROGERS DRUMS from the 60's: 22" bass 20" bass 16" floor tom 12" side tom 13" side tom Dynasonic 10 lug snare drum These drums are very rare, the drums have natural un-wrapped wood shells that have beautiful tonal quality. Even though they have been in my possession for 44 years, they are in excellent condition. I will sell the drums individually -- they can be wrapped any color desired to match your drums -- or I will sell them as a set so you can take advantage of the natural wood shells. Make me an offer. (2) LEEDY DRUMS from the 30's: (Broadway Standard, the "Full Dress" model) 28" bass drum 6x14 snare drum These drums are a step back in time to the flapper era when life was simple and carefree. The drums are black lacquer with gold and red sparkle diamond inlays. All the hardware is solid brass or brass plated. The snare drum is an extremely rare Broadway Parallel model with individually adjustable snare wires. It has solid brass rims, and a tone that is unmatched. The bass drum is missing several rim hooks and tension rods. The front head is separated at the edge for a few inches, but it does not interfere with the painting, and it can be patched so the drum can be used. I will sell the drums individually or I will sell them as a set. Make me an offer. (3) LEEDY/LUDWIG ACCESSORIES from 1909 to the 30's: Leedy Brass plated bass drum spurs Brass plated brushes Ludwig 1924 bass drum pedal with old felt beater Ludwig 1924 cymbal striker for pedal (4) AJAX DRUMS from the 60's: 20" bass 14" floor tom 12" side tom 14x5 snare drum These drums are extremely rare, the finish is a beautiful Burgundy Ripple, and all of the rims are die cast which was a special order item. Make me an offer. (5) VINTAGE LUDWIG DRUMS from the 60's: 1969 Ludwig 16" floor tom in blue sparkle 1961 Ludwig 5.5" x 14 snare in red sparkle Make me an offer. (6) VINTAGE DRUM ACCESSORIES: Rogers Swivomatic foot pedal - one piece Rogers Swivomatic foot pedal - hinged Very old WFL felt bass drum beater Old Ludwig felt bass drum beater Make me an offer. (7) VINTAGE DRUMS FROM JAPAN: 22X14 bass 12" side tom 13" side tom 16" floor tom
If you are in the Salt
Lake City area, you can come
and see these drums, I live in
down-town Salt Lake
City, near East High
school. Call
801-582-6019 and ask for
Don Sr. for an
appointment.
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ABOUT DON THORPE I haven't played regularly for many years. However, I played the drums professionally from the 50's to the 80's, then again for an Elvis impersonator for a short time in the 90's. I have played on all the drums offered on this website; and I've played everything from big band Swing, combo Jazz, Rock & Roll, and Country. I have even played for Greek weddings. During the late 50's I was in several of the army marching bands, and associated with some of the finest drummers in the country. AN OLD DOG CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS! Lately I've been restoring and fixing up old and new/broken drums, and I find it is an enjoyable pastime for an old "over-the-hill" drummer. If you have any old, broken, or junk drums or drum parts and accessories that you want to get rid of, please call me and let me have them them. I will put them to good use and have fun doing it. 801-582-6019. I live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. Below is a cocktail
drum set I put together just for the fun
of it. It is a mix of several brands of
drums -- new and vintage. It is
organized so that it is very easy to get
around the kit. A key feature is it's
portability. I don't like carrying
around a full set of drums anymore --
the arthritis makes it painful <smile>.
I really do like the light weight and
small size of the kit. Click on the
photo and see what you think of it.
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Email: dt@DonThorpeImages.com or donothorpe@gmail.com