Hinger Private Collection Now Available
A rare opportunity to own memorabilia and personal instruments collected and played by Fred D Hinger, famous percussionist/timpanist. This collection also includes unique instruments and protoypes developed for the Hinger Touch Tone Corporation.
This is a legendary Hinger “Pipe” drum built by the Hinger Touch-Tone Corp. dated 4/15/72, #122. These early Hinger snare drums became legendary as the first heavy iron pipe drums built which delivered a very sensitive and dramatic dynamic range. There were very few of these made making them one of the rarest and most sought after drums today as both an iconic collectable snare drum but mostly for its uniqueness and quality of sound. This specific drum was originally built for Peter Kogan and used with the Cleveland Orchestra, Pittrburgh Symphony and then the Minnesota Orchestra. It remains in excellent, all original condition. This drum is also one of only ten produced with the machined lugs hand made by Bill Hinger (Mr. Fred Hinger’s son). This drum is outfitted with plastic heads and the original cable snares. These drums do not come on the market very often and their value continues to increase. This original Hinger “Pipe” drum would serve well as a centerpiece of any collection of snare drums. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to acquire a true legendary drum.
General Characteristics | |
Model | Sewer Pipe |
Era | 1960- |
Condition | Excellent |
Extra Holes or Modifications | None |
Date | April 15th, 1972 |
Hardware Finish | Chrome |
Drum Characteristics | |
Color Group | red/black |
Shell Size | 6 1/2" x 14" |
Hardware Type | machined |
Shell Construction | iron pipe |
Lug Count | 10 |
Shell Finish | painted |
Badge Type | Interior Paper Tag |