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Snare identity help...NOB Silver Anniversary? Year? Last viewed: 6 minutes ago

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Hi all,

I believe this drum to be a Ludwig NOB 6.5" Silver Anniversary from the 30's. Its heavily oxidized but I like the look of it, so I think I will leave it as is. Besides there is some brass peaking through so.....

Would love some insight on how to tell the exact year. This drum sounds fantastic. I have a few brass shell drums from the 30's, also a few 70's BB, and this drum has a fuller richer tone in comparison. The throw works great, it's quite smooth, and it appears as though everything is original to the drum, but I don't know that for sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Posted on 12 years ago
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Can't help you but boy, that is a pretty drum! Congrats! Did you just get it?

Dave

Posted on 12 years ago
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From jdz

Can't help you but boy, that is a pretty drum! Congrats! Did you just get it?Dave

Yes I did just get it. I believe I payed a bit much for it, but I will take this drum over my 6.5" 70's BB any day of the week....

Posted on 12 years ago
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I would have to polish it up with Simichrome....couldn't leave it as is..esp as how rare it is...but..thats just me....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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From blairndrums

I would have to polish it up with Simichrome....couldn't leave it as is..esp as how rare it is...but..thats just me....

Thanks for your thoughts on polishing.

I was hoping for someone to assist in helping me identify the correct model and year.

Posted on 12 years ago
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That IS a Silver Ann snare!

Circa 1935,if I recall correctly....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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From blairndrums

That IS a Silver Ann snare!Circa 1935,if I recall correctly....

you are correct.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
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What really sucks..

Around 1987-89,there was a Silver Ann snare advertised as a "old Ludwig snare drum" for $100 in the back of a drum magazine at the time..guy was in Milwaukee....

I grabbed it,and it was a real nice one,but the one with snare wires under the top head,or maybe just a Super Sens version..can't remember..

Anyway,played it,didn't care for it too much..didn't know what to ask..so..I asked a well known vintage drum authority at the time what it was worth...

He said those were "quite common"..so,I sold it for $200! MISTAKE!:mad:

Years and years later,I happen to talk to the guy in Milwaukee again,and he said he had around 100 phone calls on that drum,and that I was the first to call!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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From blairndrums

What really sucks..Around 1987-89,there was a Silver Ann snare advertised as a "old Ludwig snare drum" for $100 in the back of a drum magazine at the time..guy was in Milwaukee....I grabbed it,and it was a real nice one,but the one with snare wires under the top head,or maybe just a Super Sens version..can't remember..Anyway,played it,didn't care for it too much..didn't know what to ask..so..I asked a well known vintage drum authority at the time what it was worth...He said those were "quite common"..so,I sold it for $200! MISTAKE!:mad:Years and years later,I happen to talk to the guy in Milwaukee again,and he said he had around 100 phone calls on that drum,and that I was the first to call!

Ah yes, thats a heartwarming story. I hope you didn't sell it to the "well known drum authority".

.....but seriously, thanks for the responses. I was fairly sure it was a Silver Anniversary but I didn't realize it was only produced for one year in 35. I've come across photos in my search that state 1936.

Posted on 12 years ago
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No,I didn't..

but maybe that was a ploy of his when he said they were so common...NOT!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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