Blackbird Drums
We are very excited to offer for rental, the best vintage drums available anywhere in the world for recording. We also have a wide variety of modern kits for recording or live application. These drums are also available for video and photo shoots.
Our collection is hand-picked and meticulously maintained by our in house drum tech with over 35 years of recording and touring experience. As our owner says, "Every great recording starts with a great drum sound." Now you can get the "Blackbird Sound."
*Kits starting at $150 per day!
Just some of what we offer that you can't find elsewhere:
- Over 140 unique snare drums. (Including several 1920's Ludwig brass, Black Beauty, and Supraphonic)
- 1950's Gretsch Kits.
- 1960's Ludwig Kits.
- Modern Kits from Craviotto, Yamaha, and more.
- A wide variety of cymbals, percussion, and hardware.
- Local delivery, set up, and tuning.
- Custom microphone and gear packages for drum recording.
- In house drum tech with over 35 years of experience.
- Consulting online or in person. On site tech service.
Here are some of our favorite drums. Click on the pictures for more details.
50's Gretsch Blue Sparkle Kit
Craviotto
Camco / Joyful Noise Snare
Slingerland
Gretsch 1980's Burnt Orange
WFL 1950' Gold Sparkle