So you say you want to start saving money for junior's college? Here's a way to make a great return on any investment. I'll tell you what to look for and you go out and find them. Once you do, then advertise that you have them and watch eager buyers come running at you with cash in hand.

Before I identify these items, please know that I am not in favor of stripping drums for parts. In fact, I believe in finding parts to put drums back together.

So, if you go browsing through a flea market or see ads in local papers, remember that hundreds of drummers and collectors are looking for these parts. On the web, you can go to Custom and Vintage Drum Page, Not So Modern Drummer or the Forum Section of our website and list what you have to sell. In fact, use all three for maximum exposure.

If you have any questions about the parts, most are featured in my book, The Great American Drums, published by Modern Drummer. E-mail us for an autographed copy.

Good Hunting!

Camco- Oaklawn badge, Aristocrat strainer, original hoops

Gretsch- Round badge, die cast hoops (50s & 60s separate versions), micro-sensitive strainer, fast tension bracket.

Ludwig- Brass tripled flanged hoops, piccolo lugs (Re Bop) P83 strainer, P70 strainer (2 versions)

Rogers- Early high hoops/Dyna-sonic snare frames and snare wires

Slingerland- Brass stick saver hoops/engraved Radio King hoops/clamshell (super) strainer arms/three point strainers.

And of course, if you ever find Gretsch Gladstone or Billy Gladstone parts, you may feel you hit the motherlode.