Acme Drum Shop

07/18/2026

come on by booth 147 at the music city drum show!

07/02/2026

see yall there, booth 147!

07/01/2026

nice example of a rare cymbal, 2978 grams. $250



from the internet:

Sabian 20" Leopard Ride is a legendary, hand-hammered B20 bronze cymbal famous for being exceptionally dry, heavy (ranging from 2,700g to over 3,100g), and highly articulate. Thanks to its raw, unlathed surface, it provides zero wash, a pronounced ping, and a strident bell that cuts through any mix.

Sound Profile Stick Definition: Exceptional and crisp, with virtually no overtone buildup.

The Bell: Strident, bright and cutting.

The Wash: Very controlled and dry, making it a favorite for genres where stick articulation is critical.

Weight: Generally on the heavier side (often referred to as a "chonker"), which helps it punch through in loud settings.

Availability & Pricing: Because Sabian discontinued the standard run of these unique cymbals, they are primarily found on the vintage and used market. Depending on the condition, they typically range from $250 to $300.You can occasionally find them pre-owned through independent platforms.

06/20/2026

(sold!)

for sale: 15" intermediate stamp (1959-1966) istanbul k. zildjian hats. gorgeous 942 and 971g weights. dark, dry, holy grail cymbals. no cracks, keyholes, fleabites, etc. absolutely fantastic! $1200

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06/17/2026

meet yr new best friend... mlasko 5.5x14 snare and 12x16 bass drum in (no longer unavailable) fiesta pearl. a lot of my gigs here in memphis have been low volume rhythm and blues at a hamburger joint w a small stage and i built these w that kind of situation in mind. nos 8 ply maple shells, natural interiors, aquarian modern vintage heads... they were a big hit at the chicago show and theyre available for $1370.

06/17/2026

heres a neat one... mlasko 5.5x14 in antique white marine pearl w 8 rare gretsch gold plated lugs, die cast hoops, beer tap throw/butt, aquarian heads, german wires, 30 degree edges and silver-sealed interior on one of the very last nos (15-20 yo) keller 10 ply maple shells in my stash. lotsa one-of-a-kind memphis goodness for $677 w free u.s. shipping.

06/17/2026

(sold!)

special sale on this gently pre-owned set of zildjian k custom special dry cymbals! 21 ride, 19 crash and 14 hats. new retail: $2040, new street price: $1700. sale price, 1/2 off, while they last: $850 and free u.s. shipping. you wont find a better deal anywhere...

06/04/2026

when i was a kid growing up in lewiston, idaho, i used to go into hirzels music w my friend paul to look at model trains. i kept noticing a drumset exactly like this up on a shelf whenever id dip in. sometimes id just walk there to stare at it. i took a snare drum class in 4th grade, got a crummy mij kit in jr high after saving paper route money and the rest is history. hirzels closed in 1991, same time i left home. long story shortened, ive been looking for a 70s ludwig hollywood in oyster blue pearl for a while now. fast forward to last month when my buddy james let me know hed found this one-owner 1971 kit with factory heads for a really great price. we went back and forth on whether he wanted to sell em, when i told him about the childhood music store story. we arrived at a good price n i did okay selling at the chicago show, so i brought em home from the other side of the state last weekend. theyre not for sale, but they will be available for studio rentals from acme drum shop here in memphis. little aaron is happy.

06/02/2026

my 2nd appointment is next week in nashville and im still a ways off from my goal... wanna help? thx!

hi- ive always had sinus issues, but its gotten to the point now where its almost impossible to breat… aaron mlasko needs your support for help aaron breathe!

05/22/2026

well, the chicago drum show was a friggin ball! i didnt take a ton of pics and its taken me a few days to recover but heres some visuals fer yr eyeballs...

1. settin up da booth.
2. pal, jose, drum shop inspiration extraordinare!
3. pal, vtg drum expert and roadie inspiration, john.
4. new dixon pal, jim.
5. new mij snare for me collection (i didnt pay that much).
6. another mij fer me (didnt pay that much either).
7. mardi gras!
8. ngl, almost pooped me pants here...
9. moon glow close-up. yes, thats the jordan/stones kit.
10. me n donn; wouldnt have been a roadie without him.
11. pal, patrick.
12. pal, jerome.
13. nick w his new/old fantasia pearl kit. thanks, nick!
14. me n kim, post booth teardown (oops).
15. giordanos stuffed spinach.
16. pal, paul sharing cymbal secrets.

special thanks to the drugans for their excellent work on the show and their hospitality and frienship and kim for helpin out w the booth! if you love drums, consider attending next year. there were so many great drums n deals...