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The Percussion Department at Chuck's...

...Has built a reputation as one of the biggest and best around! We are well known World wide for our huge inventory, knowledgeable staff, and of course amazing prices! Here you will find just a small fraction of the cool stuff we carry. If we listed EVERYTHING it would take you days to look at it all!

So what makes our Drum Department so unique?

  • Selection:
  • We carry all the big names like Pearl, Tama, Yamaha, Drum Workshop, Orange County, Gibralter, Roland, Toca, GMS, Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Remo, Aquariian, Evans, Meinl, LP Percussion, Pro-Mark, Danmar, Vater, Rhythm Tech, Regal Tip, Selmer, Ludwig, Mike Balter, Mountian Rhythm, Vic Firth, Humes & Berg, Impact, XL Percussion, Axis, Premier, Gretsch, Maryland Drum Co, Pork Pie, Noble And Cooley, Mapex, Grover, Black Swamp, Sonor, and many, many more!

  • Massive Inventory:
  • We don't just deal with all these brands we actually stock most of them! We have an inventory so huge it takes 3 warehouses to keep it all! We keep over 150 drum sets in stock. We also keep on hand THOUSANDS of drum heads from little 6" heads, speciality marching, to large timpani heads. We keep over 10,000 pairs of drum sticks, brushes, and mallets of all kinds. Over 6,000 cymbals in stock. Thousands of replacement parts. We also have one of the largest selections of congas, bongos, djembes, timbales, cowbells, blocks, chimes, gongs, hand percussion and ethnic instuments on hand anywhere! And of course we have the stuff you NEED like cymbal cleaner, cases, stick tape, instructional videos/DVS's, etc.

  • Guys who know what their selling!
  • We want to make sure that you want to shop here. The "drum guys" (as we like to call them) are drummers themselves. Our drum guys have many years of playing experience.

    If you have a question about anything, please ask!

    You can contact the Drum Department by phone at 301-946-8808, fax at 301-933-4438, or by email sales@chucklevins.com.


    Specials from the Drum Department:


    Gretsch Catalina Club Rock CC-R665 Drum Set

    Awesome clearance item alert! We have two left of the Catalina Club Rock drum sets in Black Flake UV Gloss. This is definetly NOT for the faint of heart! This kit features an 18x26 kick (frickin huge!) with a 9x13 rack tom, 16x16 and 16x18 floor toms, and a matching 6.5x14 snare drum. Price includes drums and mounts only

    Price: $730

    To receive a price quote or to order the Gretsch Catalina Club Rock CC-R665 Drum Set, please contact the Drums Department by phone at 301-946-8808, by fax at 301-933-4438, or by email at drums@chucklevins.com.



    Taye 2 Hot Studio Maple Drum Sets

    Taye Studio Maple drums have a lot going for them! They look and sound like drums twice the price. They have sleek, functional, interchangable hardware like memory locks on all tom mounts and floor tom legs, cymbal stands with ball joint tilters, and a tom holder with a sliding function for optimal playing angle adjustment. Best of all, the price is right and they come with stands and pedals. Listed below are the specs on two hot in stock kits! SMJ522J 18x22 bass, 8.5x10, 9x12, 14x14 floor tom, matching 6x14 snare, hardware pack A, Green/Black Fade finish SMJ522JGR 18x22, 5.5x10, 6x12 (rack toms same as the "Go kit") 14x14 floor tom, matching 6x14 snare, hardware pack A, Antique Honey finish

    Price: please call or e-mail for price

    To receive a price quote or to order the Taye 2 Hot Studio Maple Drum Sets, please contact the Drums Department by phone at 301-946-8808, by fax at 301-933-4438, or by email at drums@chucklevins.com.



    Tycoon Percussion Dancing Drum Djun Djun

    We are proud to announce that we have added Tycoon Percussion to our brand name roster! Offering a full line of Latin Percussion, traditional African percussion, and a whose who of hand held instruments and accessories, Tycoon's product line is exciting!

    Price: please call for prices and availability

    To receive a price quote or to order the Tycoon Percussion Dancing Drum Djun Djun, please contact the Drums Department by phone at 301-946-8808, by fax at 301-933-4438, or by email at drums@chucklevins.com.



    Pearl Export EX Drum Set

    The world's best selling drum set has been discontinued as Pearl is revamping most of their product line. The Pearl Export has built a reputation as being one of the the sturdier, reliable intermediate level drums. Their 800 series stands are double braced, double tiered, and made for long term use. Its P-120 model bass pedal has a solid base plate and beater angle adjustment. Cymbals and seat are sold separate.

    Price: $619-$719

    To receive a price quote or to order the Pearl Export EX Drum Set, please contact the Drums Department by phone at 301-946-8808, by fax at 301-933-4438, or by email at drums@chucklevins.com.



    Paiste Signature Blue Bell Ride Cymbal

    Paiste's Signature Blue Bell ride, designed in part by Police legend Stewart Copeland, have finally hit our shelves! The cymbal features a blue anodized finish, like the old Color Sound series, on the bow and underneath. The cymbal is heavy with a precise stick sound and vibrant yet tight bell.

    Price: please call or e-mail

    To receive a price quote or to order the Paiste Signature Blue Bell Ride Cymbal, please contact the Drums Department by phone at 301-946-8808, by fax at 301-933-4438, or by email at sales@chucklevins.com.



    Get 4 FREE drum Lessons From School of Rock Music School with any drum set purchase here at Washington Music Center! That's right! Along with the BEST prices and BEST selection for drum sets we stock over 250 drum sets) anywhere we will also give you 4 FREE 30 minute drum lessons! Please call our Drum Department at 301-946-2300 or email for more details.

    Price: FREE

    To receive a price quote or to order the Get 4 FREE drum Lessons From School of Rock Music School with any drum set purchase here at Washington Music Center!, please contact the Drums Department by phone at 301-946-8808, by fax at 301-933-4438, or by email at sales@chucklevins.com.



    Yamaha 40th Anniversery Limited Edition Drum Set

    JUST IN! Yamaha's 40th Anniversery drumset is quite the spectacle! One of 20 made, this drum set features a traditional Japanese water color battle scene which is imprinted on the drum shells with a special washi cloth. The shells are birch, ala Recording Custom model, the drumset that put Yamaha on the map as one of the most reliable profesional drum sets. With more current features including the Yess mounting system and Vintage Maple hoops, this is sure to accumulate value over the years.

    Price: please call or e-mail

    To receive a price quote or to order the Yamaha 40th Anniversery Limited Edition Drum Set, please contact the Drums Department by phone at 301-946-8808, by fax at 301-933-4438, or by email at sales@chucklevins.com.



    Gretsch One of a kind "Vinyard" snare drum(In stock: 1)

    Gretsch drums are the envy of the industry! For decades, drummers have marveled over the look and sound of Gretsh drums. In recent years, the company has gone through many changes, including the maker of their shells and hardware. They've also added imported drums to compete at all price points. Make no mistake, Gretsch USA Custom drums are still some of the most desired, sought after drums in the world. This one of a kind 5 1/2x14 snare of the "Vinyard" series delt exclusivly by authorized Gretsch dealers, features the often imitated 6 ply maple shell, black hardware, offset lugs, nickelworks strainer, and the "Light Rosewood" veneer finish. Certificate of authenticity included. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of history. Long live Gretsch! Attention jazzers! We also have a Burnt Orange Gloss 4 piece with 16x20 bass kit which is nothing short of divine! Stay tuned!

    Price: please call or e-mail

    To receive a price quote or to order the Gretsch One of a kind "Vinyard" snare drum, please contact the Drums Department by phone at 301-946-8808, by fax at 301-933-4438, or by email at drums@chucklevins.com.



    Contemporanea Various Drums(In stock: 20)

    Samba Samba! We proudly deal Contemporanea percussion instruments from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Whether you are studying Brazilian rhythms or informally attending drum circles, Contemporanea drums are affordable and the sound is unimitatable. From the rich warm bass of the Surdo, to the cracking rimshot of the repinique, these instruments are a great addition to any drummer's collection. We also stock all varieties of pandeiros, the Brazilian style tambourine whose driving 16th note pulse is a key ingrdient to the Samba school!

    Price: please call for prices and availability

    To receive a price quote or to order the Contemporanea Various Drums, please contact the Drums Department by phone at 301-946-8808, by fax at 301-933-4438, or by email at drums@chucklevins.com.





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