Sageman Drums

The Sageman Story

Jim "Sageman" Knapp and his lovely wife Kris started Sageman Drums in 1997 from the trunk of their car. Being dedicated "Deadheads" they attended Grateful Dead concerts and music festivals all over the country. Both Jim and Kris loved concert energy, especially at the festivals and decided to put together a booth for a year and give it a try. That first booth was small but it was the start of something special.

Now, many years later they are the proud and hard working owners of Sageman Drums, a unique company that was built at the grass roots level. While their company has grown quickly they haven't forgotten where it all started and continue to have a presence at most of the major music festivals in California. The Sageman main office is located in Laguna Beach and their overflowing warehouse is in Santa Ana, housing a product line that has wildly outgrown the trunk. Their innovative product line includes world class djembe drums / djembes, old world hand percussion, clothing, jewelry, drum accessories, and authentic Balinese gazebos.

Jim and Kris see the same people, year after year at festivals and have built a reputation for quality and friendly service. The Sageman look has become unmistakable. All their art is created by legendary surf artist Bill Ogden. He's created their famous drummer girl, the Sageman mascot, seen above.

The "Sageman" loves what he does! We know that you'll love his products too! All Sageman drums carry a 30/90 day warranty that covers the head (30 days), workmanship, and defects (90 days).

Sageman Large Djembes
12" or 13" heads - Musician Quality - Professional Sound

Sageman Medium Djembes
8" or 10" heads - Amazing Sound - Professionally Tuned

Sageman Small Djembes
5" or 7" heads - Exotic Designs - Perfect for Kids

Sageman Hand Percussion
kalimbas, frame drums, shinka shinks, maracas, and more.

Sageman Drum Accessories
drum harnesses, drum head covers, drum backpacks, and drum straps.

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