Vintage North Drums High Gloss Black with Gibralter Rack
I am pleased to present this rare vintage North Drum kit in high gloss black finish.
The set includes the following:
– Includes Gibralter mounting hardware – All chrome pieces are in excellent condition. No pitting or scratches. Drums will be packed and shipped via UPS ground. $500 will be added to cover the cost of packing and shipping within the lower 48.
According to Wikipedia, North drums are horn shaped drums that were designed to project their sound outward, so the audience can hear the most direct qualities of the drum.
| Some History |
Their inventor, Roger North, created the drums sometime around 1968, played them himself, and then in 1970 obtained a patent (3,603,194) and began selling the drums to others in about 1972. The original North drums were made of fiberglass, by hand. Sometime around 1976 North agreed to let another company, Music Technology Incorporated (MTI), manufacture and market the drums hopefully in larger numbers. MTI began to market and produce the drums using an injection-molded polystyrene process.
They stopped selling the drums in the early 1980s and now there is a used market for the drums, and a small though loyal contingent of North Drum players. Chad Channing was known for using North drums in the early years of Nirvana.
This great set of North drums is located in Tallahassee, FL.
Price: $3,299
Terms & Conditions
This item is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item.
Buyer is responsible for cost of shipping but seller may be able to assist in arranging shipping. I can be reached at (630) 567-0066 to discuss the item.
Good luck!