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Oct 28, 2005 - New Leedy Brochure
Here is a new Leedy brochure on the web site. [IMG]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/my_collection/literature/leedy/leedy_brochure1-1_th2.jpg[/I...
19 years agoLeedy Snare ???
That looks like a Leedy Uitility model snare drum. Here is a scan from the 1933 catalog. At that price I'll take 10!! In regards to the exact year...
19 years agoIdentify this Slingerland
What you have is called a Student Model Snare Drum. Mohogany finish 7" x 14" with a Rapid Strainer. It is in excellent condition and a very nice examp...
19 years ago14 x 9 inch Slingerland snare?
I guess in either direction you have a 7" x 14" or 8" x 14" which were catalog sizes. The model at one time was called the Gene Krupa Model in the 50...
19 years agoShould I re-paint my Rogers Bass hoops?
It all really depends on the extent of the restoration. If it was a general cleaning, then it might be best to leave the hoops as is. It is kind of li...
19 years ago14 x 9 inch Slingerland snare?
Is that the rim to rim measurement? or the shell itself without the rims? Thanks David
19 years agoInfo on Slingerland Snare COB Drum
I think that explains it, you have a COB Slingerland Sound King Snare. The magnet does not stick because it has a brass shell. It should also have s...
19 years ago1960s Ludwig Acrolite Snare ????
Thanks for the info, it all makes sense and I can see the fine line between the 69 and 70 determination. Hey, do you have a B/O with rounded corner...
19 years ago1960s Ludwig Acrolite Snare ????
Good Points O-Lug!! Based on the 7 digit serial number could it still be a 69? Most of the Ludwig dating guides put the 7 digit numbers later in the...
19 years agoYear of construction
We would need more info and a picture if possible. David Webmaster
19 years agoInfo on Slingerland Snare COB Drum
They did make an 8 and or 10 lug snare called a Sound King Model, but usually the zoomatic with extended butt 3 line shells were brass. So the magnet...
19 years agoInfo on Slingerland Snare COB Drum
Hello Drumminggal and Welcome to the forum! If the magnet sticks then you have chrome over steel hoops (rims). Also the same thing for the shell. I...
19 years agoHayman
I agree, and you can also try Bobby Chiason at the www.drumfarm.com he has a nice sellection of English drums and might have spare parts. I would als...
19 years agogretsch catalina club question
We have a Gretsch Dealer on the forum and he would be a good source for your answer. I don't want to speculate on the topic. Contact Steve Maxwell a...
19 years agoout of round bass drum...
I have seen this question on other forums and never personally tried to get a drum back in round. One suggestion involved clamping and bringing it ba...
19 years ago