At Dave’s Drum Shop, the Vintage Drums collection showcases classic drum kits with history, character, and authentic sound. From rare vintage parts to hard-to-find vintage cymbals, these timeless pieces are curated for collectors, performers, and drummers who appreciate the feel of original craftsmanship. Each kit tells its own story, delivering tone and style you won’t find in modern builds.
Leedy
1948 Leedy Broadway “New Yorker” Kit with Snare White Marine Pearl
$2,499.99
1948 Leedy Broadway “New Yorker” Kit with Snare White Marine Pearl The standout feature of this late 1940s Leedy kit is its pair of tacked bottom toms. Their bottom heads are fixed to the shells, while the top heads can be tuned—a distinctive construction from an earlier era of drum making. Paired with the 24″ bass drum, 13″ rack tom, 16″ floo...
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Leedy
1949 Leedy “Combo” Drum Kit with Conga Tom — Antique Silver
$2,299.99
1949 Leedy “Combo” Drum Kit with Conga Tom — Antique Silver A wonderfully unusual late 1940s Leedy outfit in Antique Silver. Featured in Leedy’s 1949 catalogue as the New! Leedy “Combo,” this compact three drum setup pairs a 24″ bass drum and matching snare with the distinctive, conical Conga Tom. Drums included: 5½″ × 14″ No. 380 snare drum ...
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LUDWIG
1971 Ludwig Super Classic 3-Piece Drum Set Oyster Blue Pearl
$2,699.99
1971 Ludwig Super Classic 3-Piece Drum Set Oyster Blue Pearl A beautiful matched 1971 Ludwig Super Classic outfit in the much adored “Bowling Ball” Oyster Blue Pearl finish. This classic configuration includes: • 14x22 bass drum• 9x13 rack tom• 16x16 floor tom The three drums carry close Blue and Olive badge serial numbers—853563, 875478 and 875...
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LUDWIG
Early 1960s Ludwig 13" & 14" Copper Timbales
$895.00
Early 1960s Ludwig 13" & 14" Copper Timbales A striking pair of vintage Ludwig 13" and 14" copper timbales dating from approximately 1961–63. Both drums feature early pre-serial Chicago Keystone badges, spun copper shells, six Ludwig lugs and steel counterhoops. The shells display a rich natural copper patina with scratches, small dings, oxi...
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GRETSCH
Gretsch 3Pc 70s/80s Black Nitron
$1,799.99
Gretsch 3Pc 70s/80s Black Nitron Shipping maybe extra for this kit bass drum is oversized please contact prior to ordering if shipping is required. Great gigging/studio kit. Mixed eras 12/16/24 in good used condition. TYpical wear for the age. 12 x 8 after market RIMS mount missing mufflers 16 x 16 missing mufflers 24 x 16 may have been recov...
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Leedy
Leedy Multi-Model 5x14 Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum
$849.99
Leedy Multi-Model 5x14 Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum Outstanding early Leedy Multi-Model snare dating from approximately 1923–1925. Built during Leedy's Indianapolis period, this 5x14" snare features a nickel-plated brass shell with double reinforcing beads, nickel-over-brass hoops, early self-aligning Leedy lugs and the distinctive period Multi...
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Ludwig and Ludwig
Ludwig & Ludwig No. 1027PV and No. 1028PV 1940s tacked-bottom toms in Black Diamond Pearl
$949.99
Ludwig & Ludwig No. 1027PV and No. 1028PV 1940s tacked-bottom toms in Black Diamond Pearl Rare matched pair of early Ludwig toms, model No. 1027PV and No. 1028PV, finished in original Black Diamond Pearl. These are pre-modern toms with original tacked calfskin bottom heads, period nickel hardware, Imperial lugs, and classic Ludwig constructi...
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LUDWIG
LUDWIG CLASSIC DRUM KIT 13/14/20 Black Diamond Pearl
$1,999.99
LUDWIG CLASSIC DRUM KIT 13/14/20 Black Diamond Pearl Unusual configuration with 13" and 14" toms. Later 60s with white interiors and round mufflers on top heads. Bass drum and rack tom have Rogers Swivo-Matic hardware installed looks to have been originally at delivery as there are no holes for other mounting hardware. Drums are very clean. Whit...
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LUDWIG
Ludwig Hollywood outfit in Psychedelic Red Pearl
$4,599.99
Ludwig Hollywood outfit in Psychedelic Red Pearl 12/13/16/22 Keystone Badge Beautiful late-1960s Ludwig Hollywood outfit in highly sought-after Psychedelic Red Pearl. Classic 4-piece configuration with 12" and 13" mounted toms, 16" floor tom and 22" bass drum. The wrap has excellent colour with strong reds, blues and greens, far better than many...
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LUDWIG
Ludwig Sky Blue Pearl 24/12/13/16
$2,995.00
Ludwig Sky Blue Pearl 24/12/13/16 A powerful early-1970s Ludwig four-piece shell pack in Sky Blue Pearl, comprising a 24" bass drum, 12" and 13" rack toms, and a 16" floor tom. The classic 3-ply shells with reinforcing rings deliver the warm, open and resonant sound associated with Chicago-era Ludwig drums. The Sky Blue Pearl has aged to an att...
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LUDWIG
LUDWIG VISTALITE PATTERN A 12/13/16/22/ RED BLACK GREEN
$2,199.99
LUDWIG VISTALITE PATTERN A 12/13/16/22/ RED BLACK GREEN This pattern A 3 colour banded kit is 12 x 8, 13 x 9, 16 x 16 and a 22 x 14 bass drum. Overall very nice shape typical light scratches on the shells of this almost 50 year old set. replacement tom mount on bass drum, toms hold well but with some torque. The major issue is the floor tom has...
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LUDWIG
Ludwig White Marine Pearl 22/13/16
$2,995.00
Ludwig White Marine Pearl 22/13/16 An early-1970s Ludwig three-piece shell pack in White Marine Pearl, with a 22" bass drum, 13" rack tom and 16" floor tom. These are classic 3-ply Ludwig shells with reinforcing rings, producing the warm attack, round fundamental and long sustain for which this period is known. The White Marine Pearl has aged to...
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Rogers
Rogers 1977/78 Metallic Silver 13/14/16/22
$2,199.99
Rogers 1977/78 Metallic Silver 13/14/16/22 A great example of a late-1970s American-made Rogers kit from the Big R/Memriloc era. Finished in striking Metallic Silver, this five-piece outfit features a classic double-tom configuration and the heavy duty Memriloc mounting system developed for the demands of touring rock drummers. The kit includes...
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Rogers
Rogers Bowtie Magnetic Drum Key w/ Display Box (RABTKEY)
$19.99
Rogers Bowtie Magnetic Drum Key w/ Display Box (RABTKEY) A new tactile experience in tuning drums. Based on the iconic Rogers T-Rod styling, the contoured profile and balanced weight of this pro tool feels ‘tailor-made’ for your hand. Featuring a magnetic head, the RA-BTKEY stays in place making drum head changes quick and easy. The iconic Bow T...
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Rogers
Rogers Cleveland Powertone 5x14 White Marine Pearl
$849.99
Rogers Cleveland Powertone 5x14 White Marine Pearl Vintage 1960s Rogers Cleveland-tag Powertone 5x14 snare in beautifully aged White Marine Pearl. Classic grey interior wood shell with beavertail lugs, Rogers Swiv-O-Matic throw-off, internal tone control, and that warm, crisp Rogers tone these drums are known for. Yellowed vintage WMP with chrom...
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Rogers
Rogers Luxor Snare B&B Lugs Black Pearl
$399.99
Rogers Luxor Snare B&B Lugs Black Pearl Cleveland era, 6 lug drum tall hoops. B&B lugs show slight cracks typical of this era. Tunes up good for low tunings in general. Original except for heads and wires.
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Sonor
Sonor Champion 18" Floor Tom 1970s Blue Gloss
$999.99
Sonor Champion 18" Floor Tom 1970s Blue Gloss Vintage 1970s Sonor 18" floor tom in blue gloss finish, made in Germany. Features the classic Sonor badge with “Full Vibrating Sound Shell” strip, placing it in the Champion/Super Champion era. Heavy-duty German Sonor hardware, original lugs, hoops, damper, floor tom brackets and slotted tension rods...
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Sonor
Sonor Phonic Plus 14x14 Tom Candy Apple Red Made in Germany
$500.00
Sonor Phonic Plus 14x14 Tom Candy Apple Red Made in Germany Vintage Sonor Phonic Plus 14x14 tom in Candy Apple Red. Made in Germany with Sonor’s heavy 9-ply beech shell, square Phonic lugs, slotted tension rods, and original tom mount receiver. Big, powerful Phonic Plus sound with excellent projection and low-end for its size. Very good used co...
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Sonor
Sonor Z5317 Late 70s Pedal
$250.00
Sonor Z5317 Late 70s Pedal Good playing condition with a little wobble at the heel plate hinge. Chrome fram should clean up nicely. Solid pedal that weighs in at nearly 3 kilograms. Very advanced for the time and still smooth action. Foot board rubber is in good shape with little wear Sonor Logo with Made in Western Germany tag.
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Trixon
Trixon Luxus 4pc Set 1950s Made in Germany Black Diamond Pearl
$1,199.99
Trixon Luxus 4pc Set 1950s Made in Germany Black Diamond Pearl For the Trixon lover or collector. This is a one owner set of drums purchased new in the 1950s. Drums are metric but have new plastic heads supplied by Ingo at www.trixondrums.de. The front bass drum head is a special order Remo head made to firt the drum the batter bass drum head is...
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LUDWIG
Vintage 1970's Ludwig Vistalite Pattern A Concert Toms – 13/14/15/16 with Stands
$999.99
Vintage 1970's Ludwig Vistalite Pattern A Concert Toms – 13/14/15/16 with Stands A striking matched set of vintage Ludwig Vistalite concert toms dating to approximately mid 70s. Finished in Ludwig’s uncommon Black/Clear striped Pattern A configuration, the set includes 13", 14", 15" and 16" single-headed toms mounted across two vintage Ludwig ...
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Rogers
Vintage Early 1970s Rogers Fullerton Koa Drum Kit – 24/12/13/16
$1,800.00
Vintage Early 1970s Rogers Fullerton Koa Drum Kit – 24/12/13/16 A striking early-1970s Rogers drum kit from the Fullerton, California era, finished in beautiful Koa Cortex woodgrain. The richly figured finish gives each drum a distinctive appearance, while the oversized 24" bass drum delivers the big, full-bodied sound associated with classic R...
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WFL
WFL Red Glitter 3pc 1957 13/16/22
$3,499.99
WFL Red Glitter 3pc 1950s 13/16/22 Nickle Hardware. Excellent very clean appears to have come together badge on bass drum has two small screws holding it down possible to prevent rattling at some point.
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Yamaha
Yamaha Russ Miller Jingle Wedge
$189.99
Yamaha Russ Miller Jingle Wedge Long discontinued made in Japan Russ Miller Jingle wedge. Excellent condition with nice aged look. Very minimal signs of use.
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LUDWIG
Zoro Signed 12" Vintage Ludwig Head NOS
$50.00
Zoro Signed 12" Vintage Ludwig Head NOS
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LUDWIG
Zoro Signed 13" Vintage Ludwig Head NOS
$50.00
Zoro Signed 13" Vintage Ludwig Head NOS
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LUDWIG
Zoro Signed 14" Vintage Ludwig Head
$50.00
Zoro Signed 14" Vintage Ludwig Head
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