drum set

The first time I came across any info on Whitney Drums I was doing some research on Cocktail-style drums. I was impressed with the clean look of Whitney’s tubs especially their seemingly lug-less design and the look of all that natural, un-obscured wood. The lugs are actually integrated into the drum shell itself – or maybe the shell is integrated into the lug? Hmmm…I digress. Some of you arm-chair drum historians may recognize this design from early Duplex drums made around the early1920s. But dear friends look a little closer and you’ll fine one of the most innovative clever and much needed designs to come down the pike in a long time. […]