I know first-hand how frustrating it can be to travel for performances only to encounter less-than-adequate backline gear. I’ve been fortunate over the years to amass a great sounding collection of drums & cymbals. If you are a drummer, bandleader, producer or promoter residing in - or passing through western NY - with a need for great quality equipment for use in studio or live, please reach out for a quote!
Past & upcoming clients include: Eric Harland, Billy Kilson, Joe Farnsworth, Donald Edwards, Brian Blade, Jeff Hamilton, Henry Cole, Corey Fonville, Matt Wilson, Rudy Royston, Louis Moutin, Kleinhans Music Hall, Northwest Jazz Festival and the Rochester Jazz Festival.
CURRENT INVENTORY
Drumsets
Chris Heuer Custom African Mahogany Shell - Ludwig “Bermuda Sand” wrap - 20x14, 12x8, 14x14
Yamaha Recording Custom Birch Shell - Quartz Grey lacquer - 20x16, 10x8, 12x8, 14x12, 15x13 (studio use only)
Sonor AQ2 Thin-Maple Shell - White Marine Pearl wrap - 18x14, 20x15.75, 22x17.75, 10x8, 12x8, 14x12, 16x14, (die-cast or triple-flanged hoops)
Chris Heuer Custom Poplar/Mahogany Shell - Natural finish - 18x14, 12x8, 14x14 (studio use only)
Gretsch 80’s USA Custom - Midnight Blue Pearl wrap - 18x14, 12x8, 14x14,
Mapex Saturn Hybrid Walnut/Maple Shell - Vintage Sparkle wrap - 20x14, 12x8, 14x14
Snare Drums
Canopus NV50 M1 14x5.5 (brass double flanged hoops)
George Way Studio 4-ply Milkwood - Black lacquer finish - 14x6.5 (wood hoops) (studio use only)
Gretsch USA Maple - Midnight Blue Pearl - 14x5
Gretsch USA Chrome Over Brass - 14x5
Gretsch USA Bronze - 14x5
Leedy Poplar/Mahogany - Duco-finish - 14x5.5
Ludwig 1960’s Acrolite - 14x5
Ludwig Supraphonic - 14x5
Ludwig Supraphonic - 14x6.5
Noble & Cooley Walnut-Ply - 14x4.75 (studio use only)
Rogers Tower Series Birch/Maple - Red Sparkle wrap - 14x5
Slingerland Artist Series - Blue Sparkle wrap - 14.5.5
Sonor AQ2 Thin-Maple - White Marine Pearl wrap - 14x6 (die-cast or triple flanged)
WFL 1950’s “Buddy Rich” Mahogany - Gold Sparkle wrap - 14x5.5 (nickel over brass hoops) (studio use only)
Yamaha Vintage Series 4-ply Maple- Natural Maple finish - 14x6
Cymbals
Istanbul Agop Singature, Turk, Special Edition & Sultan Jazz
Zildjian A Custom, K & K Custom
Hardware
DW Ultralight, 6000 & 9000 Series
Yamaha 700 & 900 Series