Sageman Drum Company

We have been making great gear since 97, catering to drumming enthusiasts and alternative lifestyles. We design and ship most of our products on family-owned property in the hills of Northern California. Our merchandise is imported from Indonesia in accordance with fair-trade practices that promote sustainability and a direct producer-consumer relationships. The drums are hand carved and range from intricate dragons to simple designs. This allows us to deliver competitive pricing while sparing no expense to maintain a high standard of quality. Our warehouse is available to the public by appointment.

About the (awesome) owners:

Back in 1997 Jim "Sageman" Knapp and his lovely wife Kris dared to dream big, and from the trunk of their car Sageman Drums was born. It's hard to believe that more than twenty years have passed since those early days, but here we are!

While Sageman has grown, the vibe remains the same. Jim and Kris got their start as dedicated "Deadheads" and Music Festival fans, traveling the country loving the energy and community these events created. Small but mighty that idea has evolved into the big beautiful Sageman Drum City and Community Drum Temple seen today at the many Music Festivals they attend each year.

Today the Knapps are the proud and hard working owners of one of the most unique small companies in the music industry. Never forgetting their roots, the Knapps have stayed true to their mission; to produce and make available the most unique and innovative Djembe Drums, Old World Hand Percussion, Drum Wear, Jewelry, Accessories, and authentic hand crafted goods from Bali and beyond!

Our favorite part of the business continues to be our presence on the California Reggae Festival circuit. You'll find the Sageman Drums booth at several major festivals in California each year. The booth is always a great place to stop by and meet us, other people, and just jam!!