Anyone see this drum?

[Webmaster]

I took some long looks at this one because it was an odd looking snare

It is really hard to tell what the drum is and I think at $70 a very good hidden buy. I emailed the seller and the shell had no dents or issues.

What do you all make of this drum?

Here was the auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7384212624)

Any thoughts?

David

[Pete Stoltman]

David, the rims and shell "look" like Ludwig but the lugs and obviously the strainer don't. My guess just from the photos would be that it could have been a no-name knockoff. Just my opinion but I would save the $70 and put it towards something with a bit more interest to me. This drum has too many issues even at $70 for me to be seriously interested.

[wvhill]

David, I agree with Pete. The hardware reminds me of a snare I got with a set out of an old Gamble-Aldens catalogue (that would have been mid 60's.)
The set was made in Japan and took a lot of TLC to make even playable. I had to repack all the lugs and everything just to keep it from sounding like the springs on my grandma's back door. I'd skip it. Just me. wvhill

[ARCHxANGEL]

Thats a U.S Mercury snare.I have the wooden model of that.Same lugs and strainer.And my metal U.S.Mercury has the exact same shell ( the stariner is different.Same throw off style just about a 1/2" larger in size ) I know i'm late with this reply but at least its known as to what it is.