L&S Nob 6.5x14 Tube Lug Snare

[juba]

RARE 30s L&S LEEDY & STRUPE NOB 6.5X14 TUBE LUG SNARE
Item number: 7408494807

In looking at an eBay auction for a Leedy and Sons (L&S) snare, a few pieces of hardware looked not to be factory original. Didn't L&S use Slotted Hex head tension rods? I also thought that the butt plate held the snare cords with a metal strip attached with two screws similar to Radio King. I hope someone can take a look and let us know. Thank's Bill

[Rich K.]

The butt side on that L&S looks correct. All the L & S drums I've seen had hex head slotted tension rods. Those collar hooks look like Slingerlands.

[juba]

Thank you Mr. K for taking the time to help. There are not alot of these snares out there to research and compare with the one on eBay. I agree that the butt plate looks correct. It just looked incomplete. The one L&S snare I own does have the little metal strip to hold the snare cords but that does not mean there were not different types.

[vadrums]

Hi,
This drum was found like this and the tension rods and butt do match my other L&S snare. The collars I do not remember.

[juba]

VA, Thank you for your response. L&S drums are so rare and Harry Cangany's (?) book was my only research tool. Thank you for broading my knowledge base. I have had outstanding transactions with you and Rich on eBay and found you both to be fast, fair and honest. Thank you for the new information. Bill BTW: If either of you have an L&S drum key, I'd like to buy it.