First engraving on a drum, Clematis theme
First engraving on a drum, Clematis theme
"Paisley" P38 and Script butt plate, brass plated lugs, claws, and tension rods, Early Ludwig hoops with diamonds in the strainer holes.
Paisley
Paisley
Custom badge, Sterling Silver with 24K Gold Plating.
Early Ludwig hoops, Hearts & Arrows Diamonds bezel set in 14K gold to fill the old strainer holes.
Early Ludwig hoops, Hearts & Arrows Diamonds bezel set in 14K gold to fill the old strainer holes.
Blackrolite Scroll pattern, all Wriggle engraving.
Aluminum Pic Guard. Commemorating "The Cardinal" by Julie Christensen
Strat Pick Guard Julie Christensen
Strat Pick Guard Julie Christensen
Strat Pick Guard David Christensen
Strat Pick Guard David Christensen
Pre Serial to 1967 Ludwig Drums. Formerly Red Sparkle pearl, Sky Blue Pearl, and White pearl, Wrap removed to match and Oak & Mahogany inlay executed in the mid 1970's while touring.
Promo shot with Jonesin' circa 1980
Inducted in to the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association Hall of Fame in 2013 with www.jonesin.org
First Place Category III Illinois 2003
First Place Iowa Jewelers Assocaition 1999, Best of Show
Nate Dawg Black over brass shell
Nate Dawg Engraved 7/14/18
Nate Dawg Engraved 7/14/18
Donation Engraving
Donation Drum
Donation Drum
Donation Drum
Donation Drum
Donation Drum
Carlos' Paisley
Carlos' Paisley
Carlos' Paisley
Frankenstein drum, several eras and makes. BEFORE
WFL, Slingerland, ?? AFTER
Deco-Lite
Black Beauty 90's-2000's
Diamond in the shell.
Black Beauty 90's-2000's
6.5x14 Ludwig Copperphonic
6.5x14 Ludwig Copperphonic
Eastlake inspired 6.5x14 Black Beauty
Eastlake inspired 6.5x14 Black Beauty
Eastlake inspired 6.5x14 Black Beauty
Acrolite 1980's with Lilly and Cross design
Acrolite 1980's with Lilly and Cross design
Acrolite 1980's with Lilly and Cross design
Deco pattern Ludwig Black Beauty
Deco pattern Ludwig Black Beauty
1919 Ludwig & Ludwig 5x14" All-Around model, Named after Clara Ruth Born 2019
Acrolite Deep Cut pattern
Acrolite Deep cut
Deep Cut Acrolite
Ludwig Black Magic 6.5x14 Deep cut pattern
Ludwig Black Magic 6.5x14 Deep cut pattern
8x14 WorldMax Black over brass, early Conn Pattern
8x14 WorldMax Black over brass, early Conn Pattern
8x14 WorldMax Black over brass, early Conn Pattern, "Pandemic"
1957 WFL 5.5x14 Pioneer Brass engravings
4" Worldmax Deep cut variation
6.5 x 14 Ludwig Black Beauty
6.5x14" WorldMax Black over brass
1966 Ludwig Acrolite
1966 Ludwig Acrolite - Route 66
4x14" Worldmax Black over brass - Wild Rose
100th Anniversary Ludwig Black Beauty 5x14"
5x14" Ludwig Black Beauty 100th Anniv. - Photo Mike Braswell
1919 Ludwig & Ludwig 4x14" Deep cut pattern
Gibson Grabber Bass
1919 Ludwig & Ludwig 4x14" Deep cut pattern date
Custom brass plates for Telecaster pickups, knobs, and switch plate
Custom Telecaster Switch Plate
Yamaha_Dave_01
Augustus McCoy Drum
Augie with the Bronze Augustus McCoy drum 7 mo
Snyder Grateful Dead Acrolite.
Aluminum 6.5x14 Scroll
1920's 4x14" Ludwig
JCD 6.5x14" Alum
JCD Aluminum 6.5x14" Engraved snare
Black over Brass Traditional Floral Engraved Snare
Cast King Brass K-Wat Drum Company
Cast King Brass Signature
Floral Scroll 110th Black Beauty
Floral Scroll 110th Close
Windish_Slingerland NOS shell
Number 40 - 80's laser re-engraved
41 - 100th Anniversary Ludwig 6.5 x 14
36 - 6.5 x 14 Black Beauty Laser re-engrave
44 - 5x14 Ludwig Pewter over copper
45 - 6.5 x 15 Ludwig 2 piece 1920's 01
45 - 6.5 x 15 Ludwig 2 piece 1920's 02
46 - Early Ludwig 2 piece 4 x 15
47 - 5x14 Ludwig pewter over copper
48 Brass '80s Rocker
39 80's Rocker Lotus theme, JC Waterfall lugs
First engraving on a drum, Clematis theme
First engraving on a drum, Clematis theme
"Paisley" P38 and Script butt plate, brass plated lugs, claws, and tension rods, Early Ludwig hoops with diamonds in the strainer holes.
Paisley
Paisley
Custom badge, Sterling Silver with 24K Gold Plating.
Early Ludwig hoops, Hearts & Arrows Diamonds bezel set in 14K gold to fill the old strainer holes.
Early Ludwig hoops, Hearts & Arrows Diamonds bezel set in 14K gold to fill the old strainer holes.
Blackrolite Scroll pattern, all Wriggle engraving.
Aluminum Pic Guard. Commemorating "The Cardinal" by Julie Christensen
Strat Pick Guard Julie Christensen
Strat Pick Guard Julie Christensen
Strat Pick Guard David Christensen
Strat Pick Guard David Christensen
Pre Serial to 1967 Ludwig Drums. Formerly Red Sparkle pearl, Sky Blue Pearl, and White pearl, Wrap removed to match and Oak & Mahogany inlay executed in the mid 1970's while touring. 8x12, 8x12, 9x13, 16x16, 14x20, 14x22. The 20” has always been used as a second floor tom.
Promo shot with Jonesin' circa 1980
Inducted in to the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association Hall of Fame in 2013 with www.jonesin.org
First Place Category III Illinois 20031.42 Ct Round diamond in Platinum, Channel set diamonds in 18K yellow gold.
First Place Iowa Jewelers Assocaition 1999, Best of ShowAmetrine by Michael M. Dyber, 14K yellow and white gold pendant with Diamonds by John Christensen
Nate Dawg Black over brass shell
Nate Dawg Engraved 7/14/18
Nate Dawg Engraved 7/14/18
Donation EngravingTrinity Percussion, WorldMax, Fanny, Institute for the Musical Arts
Donation DrumTrinity Percussion, WorldMax, Fanny, Institute for the Musical Arts
Donation DrumTrinity Percussion, WorldMax, Fanny, Institute for the Musical Arts
Donation DrumTrinity Percussion, WorldMax, Fanny, Institute for the Musical Arts
Donation DrumTrinity Percussion, WorldMax, Fanny, Institute for the Musical Arts
Donation DrumTrinity Percussion, WorldMax, Fanny, Institute for the Musical Arts
Carlos' PaisleyThis is my first drum for Hire
Carlos' PaisleyThere is a Diamond set in the drum near the initials.
Carlos' Paisley1978 Ludwig Acrolite
Frankenstein drum, several eras and makes. BEFOREReconditioned after gifting to a 3 year old for Christmas, 35 years ago.
WFL, Slingerland, ?? AFTERReconditioned after gifting to a 3 year old for Christmas, 35 years ago.
Deco-LiteArt Deco Themed mid '70's Acrolite by Ludwig, Engraving, updated strainer, Imperial lugs. It has found a new home.
Black Beauty 90's-2000'sNice patina on this one. WFL II signature inside.
Diamond in the shell.
Black Beauty 90's-2000's
6.5x14 Ludwig CopperphonicTulips and bees
6.5x14 Ludwig CopperphonicDiamond dots the “i”
Eastlake inspired 6.5x14 Black BeautyEastlake inspired 6.5x14 Black Beauty
Eastlake inspired 6.5x14 Black BeautyEastlake inspired 6.5x14 Black Beauty
Eastlake inspired 6.5x14 Black BeautyEastlake inspired 6.5x14 Black Beauty
Acrolite 1980's with Lilly and Cross designProject for Brian Carlson
Acrolite 1980's with Lilly and Cross designFor Brian Carlson
Acrolite 1980's with Lilly and Cross designFor Brian Carlson
Deco pattern Ludwig Black Beauty A tribute to Bob O’s late mom, the arch over the logo has 5 of the diamonds from her ring, and one in the dot of the “i” in the logo. Another near my signature on me.
Deco pattern Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5x14”
1919 Ludwig & Ludwig 5x14" All-Around model, Named after Clara Ruth Born 2019 Named after Clara Ruth Born 2019
Acrolite Deep Cut pattern Acrolite Deep Cut pattern, Personalized for “Callahan”
Acrolite Deep cutAcrolite Deep cut
Deep Cut AcroliteDeep Cut Acrolite
Ludwig Black Magic 6.5x14 Deep cut patternLudwig Black Magic 6.5x14 Deep cut pattern
Ludwig Black Magic 6.5x14 Deep cut patternLudwig Black Magic 6.5x14 Deep cut pattern
8x14 WorldMax Black over brass, early Conn Pattern8x14 WorldMax Black over brass, early Conn Pattern
8x14 WorldMax Black over brass, early Conn Pattern8x14 WorldMax Black over brass, early Conn Pattern
8x14 WorldMax Black over brass, early Conn Pattern, "Pandemic"8x14 WorldMax Black over brass, “Pandemic”
1957 WFL 5.5x14 Pioneer Brass engravings1957 WFL 5.5x14 Pioneer Brass engravings
4" Worldmax Deep cut variation4" Worldmax Deep cut variation
6.5 x 14 Ludwig Black BeautyDeep Cut pattern with Block logo
6.5x14" WorldMax Black over brassBrass 6.5x14” Deco style engraving, Custom Sterling badge
1966 Ludwig Acrolite1966 Ludwig Acrolite - Route 66
1966 Ludwig Acrolite - Route 661966 Ludwig Acrolite - Route 66
4x14" Worldmax Black over brass - Wild Rose4x14" Worldmax Black over brass - Wild Rose
100th Anniversary Ludwig Black Beauty 5x14"100th Anniversary Ludwig Black Beauty 5x14”
5x14" Ludwig Black Beauty 100th Anniv. - Photo Mike Braswell 5x14" Ludwig Black Beauty 100th Anniv. - Photo Mike Braswell
1919 Ludwig & Ludwig 4x14" Deep cut pattern1919 Ludwig & Ludwig 4x14" Deep cut pattern
Gibson Grabber BassGibson Grabber Bass
1919 Ludwig & Ludwig 4x14" Deep cut pattern date1919 Ludwig & Ludwig 4x14" Deep cut pattern date
Custom brass plates for Telecaster pickups, knobs, and switch plateCustom brass plates for Telecaster pickups, knobs, and switch plate
Custom Telecaster Switch PlateCustom Telecaster Switch Plate
Yamaha_Dave_01Yamaha with Aluminum accents.
Augustus McCoy DrumBronze shell, Bronze prototype lugs, Brass hoops
Augie with the Bronze Augustus McCoy drum 7 mo5x14 Bronze Rocker conversion.
Snyder Grateful Dead Acrolite. Name panel
Aluminum 6.5x14 ScrollAluminum 6.5x14 Scroll
1920's 4x14" Ludwig1920's 4x14" Ludwig
JCD 6.5x14" Alum JCD 6.5x14" Alum
JCD Aluminum 6.5x14" Engraved snareJCD Aluminum 6.5x14" Engraved snare
Black over Brass Traditional Floral Engraved SnareBlack over Brass Traditional Floral Engraved Snare
Cast King Brass K-Wat Drum CompanyCast King Brass K-Wat Drum Company
Cast King Brass SignatureCast King Brass Signature
Floral Scroll 110th Black BeautyFloral Scroll 110th Black Beauty
Floral Scroll 110th CloseFloral Scroll 110th Close
Windish_Slingerland NOS shellWindish_Slingerland NOS shell Lotus theme
Number 40 - 80's laser re-engravedNumber 40 - 80's laser re-engraved
41 - 100th Anniversary Ludwig 6.5 x 1441 - 100th Anniversary Ludwig 6.5 x 14
36 - 6.5 x 14 Black Beauty Laser re-engrave36 - 6.5 x 14 Black Beauty Laser re-engrave
44 - 5x14 Ludwig Pewter over copper44 - 5x14 Ludwig Pewter over copper
45 - 6.5 x 15 Ludwig 2 piece 1920's 0145 - 6.5 x 15 Ludwig 2 piece 1920's 01
45 - 6.5 x 15 Ludwig 2 piece 1920's 0245 - 6.5 x 15 Ludwig 2 piece 1920's 02
46 - Early Ludwig 2 piece 4 x 1546 - Early Ludwig 2 piece 4 x 15
47 - 5x14 Ludwig pewter over copper47 - 5x14 Ludwig pewter over copper
48 Brass '80s Rocker 48 Brass '80s Rocker Up Tempo Music
39 80's Rocker Lotus theme, JC Waterfall lugs39 80's Rocker Lotus theme, JC Waterfall lugs
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