While visiting IU, I saw some instruments and stands that dated back to when George Gaber was on the faculty. Really interesting stuff. John Tafoya uses the same studio that Gaber was in. The studio had an amazing historical vibe – from Gabor to Gerald Carlyss to, currently, John Tafoya.
Snare drum stands – custom made while George Gaber was at IU
Snare Drum Stands
Base to the snare drum stands
Snare Drum Stand
Same type of custom stands, used for pads – there were two
Pad stand
Custom Snare drum – in John Tafoya’s office. Gaber’s old office
Custom Snare drum
Custom Snare Drum
Another snare drum
John Tafoya’s teaching studio – Gaber’s old studio
Tafoya’s teaching studio