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Drums

We have a limited selection from Carl Plaster’s collection of drums here at Q. In addition to the drums on this list, we also have other pieces available. If you’re looking for something specific, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note that drums are the ONLY instrument at Q that incurs a rental fee.

Kick Drums:

Magstar Custom 18×22 (Maple)
DW 18×22 (Maple)
60’s Rogers 14×22 (Maple/Birch)
60’s Ludwig 14×22 (Mahogany/Poplar)
Miscellaneous: Black Jack 14×20, Tama 16×22 (aka the WAG kick)

Snares:

Metal –
Pearl Signature Series: Steve Ferrone, 6.5×14 (Brass)
80’s Ludwig Supraphonic, 6.5×14 (Bronze)
80’s Ludwig Acrolite, 5×14 (Ludalloy)
70’s Ludwig Supraphonic, 6.5×14 (C.O.A)
’74 Premier 2000, 5.5×14 (C.O.A)
60’s Rogers PowerTone, 5×14 (C.O.B)

Wood –
Magstar Custom, 6.5×14 (Maple)
DW, 5×14 (Maple)
60’s Slingerland Concert King, 8×15 (Mahogany/Poplar)
50’s Slingerland Radio King, 5.5×14 (Maple)

Toms:

Maryland Drums (the most utilized instrument in the studio):
9×10, 9×12, 9×13, 10×14, 14×14(flr), 16×16(flr), 16×18(flr)
DW: 9×10, 9×12, 10×13, 11×14, 12×14(flr), 14×16(flr)
60’s Ludwig: 8×12, 9×13, 14×14(flr), 16×16(flr)

Cymbals:

A collection of Zildjian and Sabian. If you’re looking for something specific, please let us know.

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A few weeks ago we took delivery of Mitch Easter’s Chamberlin M1. With analog tapes that are a time capsule from a forgotten era, this magical machine has the sounds of vibes, female voices, male voices, cello, harpsichord, violins, flutes, and french horns... 
We have a bit of an embarrassment of riches of analog tape samplers at Q, but as you might know or can guess, these beasts are incredibly temperamental and not always on their best behavior, but when they're working well there's nothing quite like these incredible machines.
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