Here at the Northup Drums Museum in Oneonta, NY, we specialize in vintage drums from the 1920s-70s, as well as collectible drums from today. All the drums are on display so you can actually play them! Our collection is always changing with special exhibits throughout the year; however, the core of the museum is focused on early jazz trap sets from the 1920s-40s, showing how the drum set evolved into the modern-day kit. The museum owns some of the rarest and finest examples of snare drums, trap sets, percussion sound effects, and accessories in original or restored condition and ready to play. This has been at great year at the museum, with a lot of visitors, and new acquisitions. Let’s take a closer look at some of the rarest drums and some of my favorite items from 2024 in the museum. 1928 Slingerland engraved Black Beauty Snare drum. This drum […]