Supplies

This museum quality reproduction is copied from an original that was in my collection. It includes a solid steam bent Ash drum shell, oil stained and oil varnished, with the unique Meacham tack design. The counter hoops are painted with a custom mixed oil paint and are secured with four iron nails. Calfskin batter head and goatskin bottom are standard on this drum. Imported natural gut snares, three strand hemp rope, and brass strainer, copied off of an original in my collection, finish the instrument. 

$1300 plus shipping. 

A faithful copy of an original C&F Soistmann labeled drum in my collection. As with the plain field drum, you get a steam bent Ash drum shell with oil stain, varnish, brass tack design, and a hand painted eagle emblazonment. Natural skin heads, gut snares, brass strainer, and three strand hemp rope come standard on this drum. $2100 plus shipping 

A faithful copy of an original C.M. Zimmermann labeled drum. As with the plain field drum, you get a steam bent Ash drum shell with oil stain, varnish, brass tack design, and a hand painted eagle emblazonment. Natural skin heads, gut snares, brass strainer, and three strand hemp rope come standard on this drum. $2100 plus shipping 

Two and three ply drum shells were a common site in Boston and New York during the mid 19th century. This particular drum consists of a two ply shell, the outer being maple, with a single row of iron nails. Steam bent maple counter hoops nailed and painted in a custom mixed red oil paint. Three strand hemp rope, skin heads, natural gut snares, and brass thumb screw strainer are standard on this museum quality instrument. 

 $1300 plus shipping

Made from vegetable tanned leather, this baldric will secure your model 1849 Musician Sword, or NCO Sword. It is stitched with "kit" coated wax and features a correct cross stitched pattern on the back. The eagle plate has the proper double wire attachment. Maybe a musician sword was the most useless weapon issued to a soldier, but you can still carry it like a boss! $135 plus shipping

Photographic evidence tells us that many musicians were issued belt frogs, as opposed to the full baldric. This one is has been copied from an original and is made with vegetable tanned leather and hand sewn with properly waxed linen thread. 

$65 plus shipping  

Musician's during the American Civil War are often seen in photographs sporting a rectangular NCO belt. This example would be appropriate for the period of 1861-1865. The buckle is from Hanover Brass. Properly waxed linen thread is used to hand stitch the buckle and keeper in place, and as always, top quality vegetable tanned leather is used for the belt itself. 

$135 plus shipping

Thousands of plain webbing slings were issued to the Union Army during the Civil War. This example was copied from an original in a private collection. It features  2" white cadet webbing, vegetable tanned leather, roller buckle, and riveted snap hook. Upgrade your impression with this museum quality piece. 

$65 plus shipping  

Many photographs display musicians wearing thin over the shoulder slings. Created from period examples, this sling is made from vegetable tanned leather and utilizes waxed linen thread. A riveted snap hook and 1" iron buckle allow you to adjust this sling to your liking. 

$65 plus shipping    

Based on two examples in a private collection, this bass drum sling provides the musician with support around their back, and the ability to adjust the strap using the center bar buckles. Available in one or two point carry options. 

$85 plus shipping

Copied from an original, this bass drum sling simply goes around your neck. A mixture of hand sewing and copper rivets make this sling a durable piece of equipment that will last for years. 

$70 plus shipping 

On the left is an original thumb screw brass snare gut tensioner from my personal collection, and on the right is an exact copy.  These are one of a kind, and to my knowledge, not being produced anywhere else. $200 plus shipping  

The most basic of leather braces made from vegetable tanned leather, glued, and tired with natural vellum lace. 

Set of ten - $80 (or $8 each) plus shipping