I'm Selling My Drums!

[@micheldumonceau9776]

The right amount of drum sets is......just one more.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

You Got Me!!! Who can argue with that logic? 🙏🤣

[@wardamo]

Good luck finding a McDonald's with a working ice cream machine.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

You're right. A few people have brought that up. I may have to redirect, and go to Burger King! 🤣

[@feynthefallen]

They generally do have coke though.

[@GTGinny13]

lol your sense of humor is the best and it’s always fun to watch your videos. Good luck selling your drums.

[@RalphOnofrio]

Love you,mn....I showed all my drum students that original video....GREAT.

[@Cankersaurus]

Ecstatic that you're alive and well!

[@ajb-drums]

Always a good day when there's a new mad drummer video.

[@paracoima]

You'd be a great voice-over artist for children's books or cartoons.

[@williamtowner1024]

Steve, you are sooo hilarious! Good to see another video from you! Cheers Mate!

[@DanielSiano]

Would be very interesting to see what’s sitting on those storage shelves.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

To be honest, it's mostly hardware. I have a few snares, but nothing stupid. I have the flame kit, and a few bass drums (that match my Satin White kit). But I seem to really hang onto hardware. Probably because I'm ALWAYS changing my kit around.

[@DanielSiano]

Ah, ok. When you said “24 kits”, I imagined the shelves just lined up with drums. Appreciate the reply.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

@@DanielSiano No, No. LOL I just meant I've had over 24 drum kits over the years. I only have 3 at the moment... which is still pretty foolish. LOL

[@jimwright5529]

Steve; as I tell parents when I see their kids looking at drums in a music store - "drums are just like desert; there is always room for drums". ( you can modify that 2nd part to "......there is always room for more drums". :) :)

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I'm afraid it's TOO true. LOL

[@gregwonhoff7161]

Steve, I just love your videos and wish there were more of them. Whether you are just talking to us or entertaining us with your mad drumming skills you are the best. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@themaddrummerofficial]

That's a very encouraging thing to say. People are so judgmental these days. It's nice to know people are getting a smile from them. :-)

[@gregwonhoff7161]

@ ❤️🙏🏻

[@modmlot]

Nerd here, checking in……

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Apparently, the club is larger than I thought. 🤘

[@ragenalcocer890]

Your videos never disappoint! Thanks for the laughs. You should make a video of just your outtakes. Take care.

[@penska13]

Holy shit! I'm literally 30 mins from Pittsburgh. Small world.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I have a lot of friends around that area, because I used to play there a lot.

[@FullContactDrummer]

What a great kit for someone. As a huge fan of yours I wish I needed another kit. Good luck.

[@jlnbroadcast]

Sell your drums? Have you GONE MAD?

[@janrose607]

Rock on!!!!

[@jglasernyc]

Great video Steve, that Ludwig kit is still my favorite of yours. I hope you don't sell it but good luck with the rest of your collection.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I still have the Ludwig Kit. I don't think I could part with it, other than to display it someplace. For obvious reasons, that kit has too much history to just sell.

[@RVGPCOCHA]

I wish I could afford them, when I moved from Canada to South America I was supposed to have my music equipment shipped but my friend stole it all... Various kits, pa systems, mixers mics... Over 40,000 dollars gone... They also stole everything I had in my life I am 60,a professional drummer and started playing in 1969 at age 4 my uncle was Billy Powell from Lynyrd Skynyrd.... I dont have a single foto of my family.... Its freakin sad.... But I wish all of you well and God Bless. ❤❤

[@themaddrummerofficial]

That's absolutely horrible. I'm so sorry to hear that. Many years ago, I was touring with Rick K, and someone broke into our trailer while we were in a hotel. They stole everything. While that's nothing compared to what you went through, I still remember the feeling of it. Again, I'm sorry that happened to you.

[@RVGPCOCHA]

@themaddrummerofficial thank you very much.... 🙏 And I am sorry for what happened to you... 🙏 Its a bad feeling

[@seandenny4945]

Yes!! I already knew I was a nerd, but I’m glad it’s now confirmed! 😂 Love the videos man!

[@heatherangerman610]

GREAT video

[@nickferrence8593]

I live too far to even consider making an offer on those drums but good luck on selling those beauties. Keep rocking

[@Jamie6029]

If it was a Pearl kit, I would jump on it. It would be worth the money just to meet you for a few minutes

[@themaddrummerofficial]

That's nice of you to say. I'm happy to meet anyone! I actually love talking to people, even if it's not about drums... but I'd prefer it to be about drums. LOL What else really matters? LOL

[@ShawnxEdge]

I got you beat buddy I quit counting at 48 and that was 3 years ago. I was buying drums, selling drums, trading drums, fixing drums, flipping drums and sometimes building drums out of Keller shells. Here’s the real dinger… I still do!

[@1320pass]

The Ludwig kit with flames is certified bonafide bad to the bone if you ask this guy. Good to hear from you Steve, stay well bud. 🤙

[@themaddrummerofficial]

You know, they're actually in pretty good condition, all things considering. Like I said, I know I'd kill myself one day if I just sold them "for money." However, I'd be open to finding a place for them to stay... but it would have to be the correct fit. Not just the local CVS store. LOL

[@eddiMURPHYSLAWyer]

Your vid’s aren’t bad ya should make more of them more often.

[@MOTORCITYBIG1]

i have a line up for you to put together. the theme is? ted nugent - guitar ozzy - vocals steve "you" - drums michael anthony - bass

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I can assure you, I'd do that one for FREE!!! In fact, I'd likely pay THEM just to play with them.

[@jpvensel8626]

Hey. We came up the same time. I remember you from back then. Brick Mistress was one of the best bands around, and me and my band would come see you guys at what was the Swing Club in wheeling, wv. TIGHT three piece, and, the first time I heard any songs from garage days re-revisited. Amazing playing, time and, always, a dash of humor in what was a b’dass band. Lots of influence on me (as a double-bass player) during my 35yrs performing. When I first saw the mad drummer thing I was all, “I think I know that guy”…all those tricks and your playing/time was spot on. Only person I could think of. Just wanted you to know that.

[@jpvensel8626]

It’d be great if you gave some instruction. I’d love to get some tips.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I've been thinking about trying to do something like that.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

That's extremely kind of you to say. I LOVED that band. Just as important, I loved the energy or that time. Seeing other bands, hanging with people, everything. It was a wonderful time to play. Very were very open, and they appreciated new things (without the fear of being judged so harshly). It "allowed" you to be creative.

[@jpvensel8626]

@@themaddrummerofficial you should.

[@jpvensel8626]

@@themaddrummerofficial playing bars was actually a thing around here then, lol. Swing Hole, RosaLee’s. Good times.

[@wb1065]

Crazy! I got my first drum set in 1985 and my second in 2001. And still have both! With many modifications of course.

[@jiggsthedrummer3358]

If only those kicks were 20s....and it was a Yamaha. Haha! I know the feeling with the cracked finish. Had a Mapex Saturn that did exactly that. I've only owned 7 kits over my life. Your sense of humour is great. Killer video!

[@grantturner6984]

Nice! I guess you are from the south. I am from the north. Canada! You are an amazing drummer. Better than you might let on sometimes maybe.

[@francismcgovern5042]

I am a Home Inspector..the rule of thumb is...up to three or four sets, counts as extras and spares....if you have more you must be a traveling drummer or needs kits in multiple locatons....when you pass ten sets you officially became a collector!!

[@tonyvalenti6614]

Crap, I don’t need another set, but now you made me wanna buy more drum stuff! 😳🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@Dustin359]

If I were in the market, I'd probably try to buy them. Currently got a Starclassic Performer kit though... all birch shells

[@markevans6318]

Great kit and finish

[@sharg0]

Adds one nerdpoint to the list...

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Glad I'm not alone. LOL

[@drummerz6071]

that kit is real purty!

[@Sheltieshangrila]

Happy New Year, Steve! Am not in the market for drums, but wanted to say it's a shame the set that you became famous with is sitting in storage. Would be cool to have some custom bases/risers woodworked or fabricated and have glass tops cut so you can use them as a coffee & end table set. Best of luck for a quick sale and hope we get to see more of you in 2025!❤

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I really hope I find a nice place for them someday. I hate seeing them just "sitting" on shelves. But the fit has to be right. I'm not implying that I'm someone special, but I can't just give them to "Don's Eat N Go." LOL It has to be something large enough (or special enough) to make it worth it. I'm sure someplace will present itself, when the time is right.

[@Sheltieshangrila]

@@themaddrummerofficial you "are" someone special, Steve. And don't ever forget it. You've been blessed with a God-given talent... and it's a talent that makes other people happy. 🙏 You're definitely special.

[@rock_machine01]

Click or not I’m gonna click on your video anyway

[@themaddrummerofficial]

🙏

[@MaxQuagmire-u3r]

I’ve had two drum sets I bought one a few years ago and let my dads g/f son borrow them and never saw them again 😂 I just recently bought a $20 drum set because I couldn’t pass it up and will try to learn again - I think it was the universe telling me I suck at guitar 😅

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Hopefully he at least enjoyed them! BTW, that's a pretty funny way at looking at it (the guitar). LOL

[@blueferrari397]

It is a lovely colour and not so orange like so many other "Golds, Champaigns". I've never seen a wrap finish crack like that! I wonder if Tama get their wraps from Delmar Products Inc, who supply Ludwig, DW, Pearl and Gretch. Either way, this kit would look good in a Hard Rock Cafe somewhere!

[@styxx0500]

"I don't need more drums" said no drummer ever... 😂

[@mbdamnit]

OY!! Drummer here. You dont have a drum set. You have two drum sets. So It boils down to WHY yer gettener done? If its money, then disregard this message. IF KNOTT then you have options. Donate the hole kit or split it and Doughnate half of it at one or two places. I've done this with my past kits. IN LOS ANGELES, I know booo, I found like a boys cub place that was focusing on percussion to keep kids off the streets. I literally just showed up and set up the drums, handed a kid the sticks and said have fun. The director ran after me going to my truck thinking it was a scam or something until I explained the deal, but the kids were already bangen the crap out of them so he just said thank you. I smiled and drove off. BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD!!! Just saying.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I wish I was in a position to do that for a school or something similar. Unfortunately I'm not touring with anyone at the moment, and the extra cash could really help hold me over until something comes along. I've done many things similar to you over the years, and you're correct... it's the best feeling in the world. But at this moment in time, I could really use the money.

[@BigRockDrums-b3y]

Haha! I haven’t had 24 kits, but definitely in double digits! I have sold all but my current, but as I ramp up the second stage of my drumming life I have ideas for adding another kit or two!😬😂

[@billjames8036]

Hopefully they find a great home.

[@AlanSanders-ij2pk]

I'm that kind of dumb ass! 😂😂😂

[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

Hi Steve, Tony from Pittsburgh, Timmy Aymar's friend that contacted you when he passed. Brick Mistress Forever, LOL!!!!

[@Kenneth-l6w5s]

“You can tell there a drum set, by all the drums” Nooooo, really?? And a small Coke? I hope it doesn’t break the bank, there Steve.

[@Kenneth-l6w5s]

They’re

[@themaddrummerofficial]

The "small coke thing" is a really old inside joke. I've said it for years and years. LOL I may have to make a video about it someday.

[@Kenneth-l6w5s]

@@themaddrummerofficial 😂That’s cool. Yes, I’m sure your adoring fans would like to know the origins of it. Whenever someone says the number 220. I come back with “220, 221, whatever it takes” from the movie, Mr Mom.

[@KELLER603]

do u ever play in philly id love to see u play live ,also wish i could afford a drum kit but life happens lol

[@themaddrummerofficial]

At the moment I'm not touring with anyone. If you hear of something, please let me know.

[@Barry-i3g]

I wish I could purchase those joints.😎

[@bluezybleac]

Thanks for certifying my nerdness.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

All nerds welcome here!!! LOL

[@wilkinsnl]

Those BB’s are pretty sweet. I have 6 kits and I thought I was insane.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

You got me beat.

[@tomtomboy6471]

I bet you will contacted by Steve Maxwell of unique and vintage Drums.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I've never met him, but I've actually watched his videos. He has some beautiful peaces there.

[@cherokeegirl5908]

You better not! I love you!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Only THIS set. Not my others.

[@kddrums85]

Fellow nerd here. I’ve owned 14 over the years and I still have 3 of them. Most sold or traded to pay for others. Wish I could’ve kept them all, even the CB700!

[@robertlang4955]

What other drummer has that many drums ? Ask Neil Pert.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I actually met Neil's drum tech many years ago. He was a SUPER nice guy.

[@markhealey3660]

Hi Steve. I’m gonna send this link to Sweetwater in Fort Wayne Indiana.

[@3lvisplay]

I live in sweden... but i seriously want those drums. I love the finish and the cracks don't bother me :D

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I've always wanted to perform in Sweden. Hopefully someday I'll make it on over.

[@3lvisplay]

It would be awesome! Been a fan for years! 🤘

[@devaconcc9038]

I had a similar situation with my trumpets.

[@manifestgtr]

I really like the bubinga starclassics…if i was in the market for a higher end drum set (im a guitarist by trade so owning anything nicer than a gretsch catalina is a bit overkill for me) i would be way into this. I shouldn’t admit this because it’s pretty sacrilege but I’d likely use this as two sets. Maybe each with smaller/bigger toms or even just divided up based on what sounded good to me.

[@ethimself5064]

U the GOAT👍

[@millcreekrange]

I’m guilty as well of hoarding several drum kits. I too have them stacked up on shelves. I too need to just let some of them go to a good home. But dang it’s so hard to do that, when they feel like your actual kids at times. Good luck in selling that beautiful kit. As far as the cracks go, I’d almost bet the clear was over catalyzed making it brittle. It’s still a beautiful kit though. 👍

[@themaddrummerofficial]

You really don't notice it much in person. I actually wanted to film with angles that "showcased" those cracks. Meaning, I don't want to mislead anyone, or anything along those lines. But the finish really is gorgeous.

[@millcreekrange]

@@themaddrummerofficial oh I bet. Tama has had some of the best finishes out there for a long time.

[@vetbcrazy]

I still have my late 60’s Rogers in pink champagne (that I bought new).

[@davidshipes4247]

No matter what drums you sell those would be big shoes to fill.

[@angelbartolotta]

“You can tell it’s a drum set because of all the drums.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m kind of in the same boat. I have a collection of over 80 snare drums. I think it’s time to let some of them go. 🤪

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Dude, so nice to hear from you. It's been awhile. For years, I would keep everything. But I'm just not drawn to having a storage room full of stuff these days. It almost seems wasteful. Not saying that to judge others who enjoy collecting things. But I never play these drums. BTW, 80 snares??? Someone is a NERD!!! LOL

[@angelbartolotta]

Total nerd. 🤓 🥁

[@kevinleblanc47]

I will take the Ludwig Kit or the Tama, I have no money but I will Thank You Kindly.

[@bamahi7142]

BABINGA!!!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Yep, West Virginia at it's finest. LOL

[@MaxQuagmire-u3r]

Damn I’m a nerd 😂

[@jhardy0786]

I have three Tama sets already if I buy another set my wife will divorce me

[@themaddrummerofficial]

It's probably not worth all of that. LOL

[@DRCRANKNSTEIN]

Golly gee- what a dillemma, poor mad drummer..

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I'm going to try my best to power through the hardship. 💪 🤣

[@ChadSzeliga]

I was scared 😱 you were giving up on drums 😢

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Not yet... maybe next month. 🤣 It's always an honor to hear from you Chad! 🙏

[@RitchieLivewire68]

Very nice kit They will sell super fast And yeah enjoyed the Video 😂🎶🤙🏻❤️

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I appreciate that. They've sat on my shelves for awhile, because I just prefer the look of my Satin White kit. Just no need to keep them there.

[@RitchieLivewire68]

Yeah I understand that would be cool Hard Rock but I like your kit you’re on now it’s Beautiful!

[@jcsolomon6470]

I'm Selling My Guitars,but I Allways Have More To Play!😂😃😎

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

RdavidR loves Tama

[@davidshipes4247]

Rock hall of fame sounds like a winner

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I would love to agree with you. But I'm not foolish. I've been fortunate enough to touch a lot of people, but I'm not Keith Moon, or anything along those lines. Perhaps one day...

[@jamesjr3802]

If I didn't brake my spine I would totally make an offer and buy you the large chocolate shake.. lol

[@OblivionAviator]

NICE kit! If I wasn't about to undergo some form of treatment after surviving a recent heart attack (not sure what the treatment is yet, I might end up with a pig heart?! 🤣😂🤣), I'd be all in on making that offer! All I know is: I can't WAIT to fucking PLAY again! Dammit! Love ya, Steve! Keep up the MAD drumming!! Always!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Man, I'm so sorry you're having to go through all of that. That's just "no fun" at all. However, it's amazing how far treatments like that have come. Sending positive energy your way!!!

[@OblivionAviator]

@@themaddrummerofficial Thank you, brother! I'll put it to good use!

[@resipsaloquitur13]

"Because I dont need more drums." It doesn't even sound right when you say it. Does it? 😂 Certainly doesn't feel great...

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Comes out about as easy as a hairball. LOL

[@caryd67]

It’s a gorgeous kit. But if it was mine, I wouldn’t sell it. I’d donate it to a school, or even a specific talented young person in need of a decent instrument. That’s what I eventually intend to do with my 1961 Burgundy Sparkle Camco Ambassadors. Find the kit an appreciative new home with someone who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to own one. When I was in my teens, I played on plastic buckets. No one should have to play on buckets.

[@justinwalters7953]

I will buy them. I live in Morgantown WV so I would like to bring them back home, Country Roads, to the place, they belong, West Virginia

[@morbidmanmusic]

bet you can heat the finish cracks out...

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I would be terrified to try that myself. However, you might be right. I just don't know enough about it to try.

[@JSGenesisDesigns]

Man every time i see your videos i go back to the days when i would watch you from the black jack pit in grand casino hinckley

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I actually dropped Rick a random text just earlier today. Those were fun times.

[@JSGenesisDesigns]

@themaddrummerofficial yes they were. Always looked forward to the mad drummer, Rick was ok too 😜

[@Nickystixdrumming]

Haha definitely a drum nerd 😅 SWEET kit!!

[@fl00d69]

How much?

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Someone isn't following the rules!!! 😳 Email me an offer if you're seriously interested.

[@fl00d69]

@@themaddrummerofficial Chill my dude - just curious what a kit like this with cracked shell wraps would be valued at. Personally not a cost I can justify atm...

[@Theleaderstoolchest]

You could donate to local schools in WV also! Comes with a tax write off as a donation.

[@ronbelanger4113]

Nice used kit.

[@StevenTalbottVocals]

What? Are you Mad?

[@themaddrummerofficial]

It's a secret!!! 😳

[@deppurple700]

I'd buy them just to meet you cause I think your great and understand how difficult it is what your doing somepeople just dont get it plus your a good drummer without the extra stuff you fo so thst makes you really damn hood just undr excellent druner just for comparison Dylan Alise is excellent your right under him

[@nanalefevre3670]

You are a cutie pie!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

LOL. Well that's kind of you to say.

[@jffxr650]

When are you and Jim Dofka going to play gig?

[@mikek4288]

Drums, small coke or whatever, youre just a damn entertaining speaker and thats why im here

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Then you'll be known just as "The Mad".

[@themaddrummerofficial]

That's pretty funny. LOL Doesn't roll off the tongue the same way, does it. LOL

[@joeyb.8613]

Fortunately, drum nerds are pretty high up on the food chain when it comes to musical nerdness..

[@CalmOutOfChaos]

Once an acoustic drum set is Mic'd up or recorded, the sound becomes an electronic signal. You're better off buying an electronic drum set with all the high-end kits already loaded into it. And the ability to do online jamming, lessons and recording. LOGIC :)

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I'm going to have to respectfully challenge that one a little. I agree with you regarding "sound, control, and convenience." However an acoustic kit just has a certain "feel" while playing it. That feel can inspire HOW you approach the parts. The same could be said for an electric kits. Not saying one is better than the other, but they're just different. It's like trying to compare a Hammond B3, to a Grand Piano. Both are great, just different.

[@mexicanmaggot666]

If only I had the cash for them, that sucks :(

[@marcelodangelo915]

Hahahahah! 🫶🏼👏🏼

[@stevenwilson9865]

I've had 7 sets. And still have 5 of them. Lol

[@feynthefallen]

What's an E-mail? Is that this thing the oldsters did back in the day?

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I'm so old, I remember those "curly cords" on the phones that hung in the kitchen!!! 🤣

[@feynthefallen]

@@themaddrummerofficial Oh yeah, they put cords on the phone so they wouldn't hit the floor when you dropped them, right? Wonder why they stopped doing that...

[@jasonrobelia8829]

Im that kind of dumb ass 😅😅😅

[@themaddrummerofficial]

My condolences. But there's still hope! LOL

[@jasonrobelia8829]

@themaddrummerofficial no I'm going to buy another kit on Thursday

[@anthonyvasquez715]

I'm looking for electric..I don't think my grandparents would like it ..but if you got a Roland td-30 I'd be happy take it off your hands