Paul “Jamo” Jamieson's Simmons 1980s SDS-V Electronic Drum System w/ Brain, Bass Drum Pad + 3 Drum Pads

Simmons – Paul “Jamo” Jamieson Collection SDS-V Electronic Drum System w/ Brain, Bass Drum Pad + 3 Drum Pads – 1981–1983 – Black/White

Model: SDS-V / SDS5
Serial Number: 001693
Era: 1981–1983
Country: Made in England
Type: Modular analog electronic drum synthesizer
Configuration: Bass, Snare + 3 Tom modules
Pads Included: 1 Bass Drum Pad + 3 standard hexagonal drum pads
Pad Colors: 3 Black / 1 White
Pad Connections: Original XLR

An outstanding original Simmons SDS-V electronic drum system from the Paul “Jamo” Jamieson Collection.

Commercially introduced in 1981, the SDS-V (also called the SDS5) was the breakthrough Simmons electronic drum kit that defined electronic percussion in the early 1980s. Its unmistakable hexagonal pads and analog synthesized drum voices became an enormous part of the sound and visual identity of the era.

This system includes the SDS-V brain with Bass, Snare and three Tom voice modules, plus an original large black Simmons bass drum pad and three original hexagonal drum pads — two black and one white.

There are no mounts, bass drum legs or cables included.

This set will require 4 XLR to XLR cables plus a power cable.

This particular brain carries an especially nice piece of provenance directly on the instrument: a Paul Jamieson / Studio Drum Rentals identification plate remains attached to the front panel.

Paul Jamieson is better known as “Jamo” to virtually every first call drummer and producer in Los Angeles. Starting in the early he 1970s was in top demand as a studio and touring drum tech and soon opened his now legendary Paul Jamieson Studio Rentals, providing top quality drum rentals and service to the exploding Los Angeles recording world. He worked closely with top drummers including Jeff Porcaro, Steve Smith, Tony Williams, Mick Fleetwood, Steve Ferrone, Steven Adler, Phil Collins, Alex Van Halen, Steve Jordan and David Garibaldi. He supported artists including Mariah Carey, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, Heart and John Mayer. Top producers and engineers like David Foster, Marc Ronson, Al Schmidt, Ron Nevison and Nico Bolas all consider Jamo as part of their studio “A-Team.” Think that’s a pretty impressive list? It barely scratches the surface.

Good vintage, used condition. Brain and pads show scratches, scuffs and cosmetic wear consistent with age and extensive professional use. The black and white pad surfaces show visible stick marks and scratches. Jamieson Studio Drum Rentals identification remains attached to the brain. All pieces have been tested and functioning properly.

Includes a COA signed by Paul Jamieson

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