Designed to inspire other drummers and collectors to research the history of their favourite drum.

Spis treści:
Introduction 1 - The evolution of the drumset The first modern bass drum pedal Sound Effects Bass Drums Low Boys and Hi Hats Tom Toms The Drum Set World War II, 10% Law The 40's and 50's 2 - The Cymbal Makers Aleijan, Ajah, Zilco Chee Foo Chinese Cymbals, Azco, Paiste, Stanople The Zildjian Angle 3 - American Drum Companies George H. Way, Camco - Drum Workshop Gretsch Leedy Ludwig Rogers Slingerland Wurlitzer George B. Stone General Products (Leedy & Strupe) Duplex Noble and Cooley Smaller Drum Companies 4 - Collectable Drums Billy Gladstone, His Patents & Drums Building a Better Bass Drum Cocktail Drums Parallel & Dual Strainers World War II & Drums Engraved Drums Leedy Black Elites Ludwig Black Beauty Slingerland Black Beauty 5 - Where to Find Vintage Drums 6 - Restoring Without Destroying Photo Appendix Gladstone and Gretsch - Gladstone Gretsch Leedy Ludwig Slingerland Rogers Stone George Way / Camco Miscellaneous Drums