Manufactured by
Mapex, Taiwanese, founded 1989
Used by
Will Calhoun, American, born 1964
Subject of
Living Colour, American, founded 1984
Date
2005
Medium
metal, plastic, rubber
Dimensions
2015.14.10a Folded: 21 1/2 × 5 × 6 1/4 in. (54.6 × 12.7 × 15.9 cm)
2015.14.10b Folded: 12 1/2 × 5 × 5 in. (31.8 × 12.7 × 12.7 cm)
Description
A Mapex S700 snare drum stand played by Will Calhoun in performances with the band Living Colour. The stand is collapsible and has two parts. The top portion (2015.14.10a) has three metal arms that end in right angles to hold the drum in place. The ends of the arms are coated in black plastic. The arms are connected via a pivot joint to a silver metal pole which slides into and locks in place with the lower portion. The lower portion of the stand (2015.14.10b) is the base of the stand, which is a tripod with black rubber foot caps. The base is adjustable to various heights and has a screw to lock the top portion in place. At the top of the lower portion is a small black and white [MAPEX] plaque.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Musical Instruments
Type
stands (support furniture)
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Popular music
Rock and roll (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Will Calhoun
Object number
2015.14.10ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f5611b08-8171-4690-b7a0-25e61810b370

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