• An Exact Replica of the famous 1951 Billy Gladstone Custom Snare Drum is
    available from Lang Percussion


  • The original features now available on the
    Gladstone Snare Drum by Lang Percussion Inc. include:

    • Shells: Ply and solid shells in both domestic and exotic woods are available in 4", 5",
      6" & 7" depths. 45º bearing edge and snare bed is cut with our own specialty machines
      then hand finished.

    • Three Way Tensioning™ : Adjustments are made from the top of the drum with
      a special three way tuning key which permanently mounts on the shell. Tune top head alone,
      bottom head alone or both heads at the same time without taking the drum off the stand.

      Perfect Snare Control: The snare strainer flips off with out any noise since there are
      no springs or rods to malfunction.

      Fingertip Tone Control: The muffler knob has a numbered gauge to obtain the exact
      degree of muffling required.

      Finish: All Gladstone Drums are lacquered on the inside with the same high quality lacquer
      used on the outside.

      Customized Name Plate: Each person who purchases a Gladstone Snare Drum will
      receive a custom engraved name plate with their name and date of purchase to mount
      permanently onto their drum FREE of charge. It is sent directly to the customer.

  • *Included with Gladstone Drum Set is a FREE
    two year membership to the Gladstone Society ™.

 

New Item
Click image for larger picture.
"7" Cocobolo/gold hardware Steam-bent one piece shell by Vaughncraft."
SOLD- new assortment of exotic shells coming in.

 

Above photo. Charlie Watts trying out his Gladstone 4" snare. To see more photos click here.

 

Featured Drum
Gold/ metal flake lacquer on eight-ply shell with 24 carat gold plating. Available in 5", 6", 7" depth. Price $1,200.

 

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