The Great American Drums and the Companies that Made Them, 1920-1969

Download or read book The Great American Drums and the Companies that Made Them, 1920-1969 written by Harry Cangany and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1996 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a book that thoroughly traces the rich history of the American drum industry. Historic information, personal anecdotes, and hundreds of black and white and color photos from the golden era of American drum manufacturing. Includes company profiles of Camco, Fibes, Gretsch, Leedy, LandS, Ludwig, Rogers, Slingerland, WFL, George Way, Walberg and Auge, and several others. Includes details on the distinguishing features of over 100 valuable drums that can help experienced and beginning collectors quickly pinpoint exact age, model, and brand. Plus, the color photo section includes 27 of the most collectible drums in the world today!