The twenty year old publication, the \"World\'s first vintage and custom drum magazine\", will undergo improvements, updating and increased circulation under Lawrence\'s new marketing strategy for the business.

Bill Ludwig, grandson of William F Ludwig Sr. who started Ludwig Drums in 1909, has been publisher of the magazine since 2005 when he acquired it from John Aldridge, the originator of the magazine.

John remained as editor during Ludwig\'s ownership and will continue to serve as editor and writer. Bill Ludwig will remain on the advisory board, contribute articles, and represent the magazine at vintage drum shows.

George Lawrence, new owner of the magazine, says his mission is to reestablish NSMD as the source for information about vintage and custom drum:

\"I am reviving the dormant NSMD Vintage and Custom Drum Show and the associated Snare Drum Olympics contest in Nashville which will run concurrently with NAMM\'s summer conventions. The NSMD engraved snare drum will also go back into production.\"

A new distribution network for retailers has been established with Universal Percussion and other jobbers. George will be at the winter NAMM \'09 convention in the Universal Percussion booth.