Need info on sonor snare circa 1940's

[drummincat]

Hi guys. I have an old sonor snare drum that I'd like to get more information on. I've only found a couple of jpegs online but no info about where it might have been used. The shell is brass (I believe) and has the triangular sonor stamp on the side. The rims are metal. There are no lug casings. The heads are held on by 5 large bolts with triangular tops. I am placing a link to the one or two good jpegs I have found online. Any help in the history of this type of drum would be appreciated.

http://www.sonormuseum.com/genesis/WWII.html

Thanks for your help and glad to be a part of the community....

[Webmaster]

The majority of drums like this back in the 30's and 40's were probably used in a military setting.

If you look at a 30's Slingerland or Ludwig Catalog they were making some beautiful drums with gold plating, special engraving and other fancy finishes and features. They also offered marching drums with similar features to this drum in regards to a simpler design.

Can we see a picture of yours, or is it exactly like the drum you provided in the link

David

[drummincat]

I took a few pictures but they're too big to post. Is there an email address I could send them to? I'm not real technically advanced on sending pictures.

Thanks,
Drummincat

[Webmaster]

Yes, send them to vsd@vintagesnaredrums.com

Thanks

David