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A couple of Kent snares Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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So thanks to another forum member (Donnie) I am now hooked on Kent drums. I found a rare 8 lugger for him at an antique store a while back. At the time I didn't need a project drum nor did I know much about Kent drums.

I have since had a few nice vintage snares and have an idea of what to expect. I have to say that some features on the Kent snares were really nice. Quality control is not always perfect but the snare beds on my two examples are more pronounced then my Ludwig Pioneer or Jazzfest.

Also for the six lug snares I think the design that Kent used for hoops was nicer than Ludwig. The design of the hoops specifically at the tabs were the tension rods are I believe would take more pressure vs. the standard triple flange design (at this point).

The blue sparkle is in absolute museum quality while the gold sparkle just needs some cleaning. Both are 100% original. I am looking forward to throwing some new heads on them both and seeing how they sound.

While I really didn't want to move one of my snares from my collection (my Pioneer) I am more than pleased with these two additions and don't feel lacking in any way.

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Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Kents are cool. It really hard to find them with their foil badge in even decent condition, one of yours looks mint!

Posted on 11 years ago
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The drums are nice, the strainer is problematic...

Posted on 11 years ago
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I have a rare, 6-1/2 by 14 metal Kent snare

want to say it is 6 lugs...but maybe it's 12...

It's put away right now,so can't check...

Anyone else seen one?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Here is a set in Cleveland, snare is missing original strainer and butt and has extra holes, other than that it's not too bad. Paper badge is gone with just a little around the grommet.

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/msg/4350629914.html

1965 Ludwig Super Classic WMP (22-13-16)
1965 Club Date/Downbeat Combo Blue Sparkle
Cleveland Rogers COB Powertone snare
1965 Ludwig Supra Snare
Posted on 11 years ago
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Anyone willing to pickup this kit for me?

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Nice snare drums! I got lucky one day and found a Kent kit for 15.00. The floor tom was missing but I found one after two years of looking, paid 200 for it. So now I have a complete kit with 215.00 invested. It is blue sparkle just like your snare, but mine is an 8 lugger. Two years ago the Kents were not getting much attention on this forum (unless I missed it) but lately there have been Kent threads popping up. I really need to set mine up and get some pics posted. They were made in a fast sloppy manner, messy glue in the shells, poor edges and Tom is correct about the problematic strainer. But they are still American made (mine are) and a cool piece of drum history.

I need one bass drum t-rod and claw for mine and possibly spurs but I would have to check on that.

Jeff C


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From jccabinets

Nice snare drums! I got lucky one day and found a Kent kit for 15.00. TI really need to set mine up and get some pics posted. They were made in a fast sloppy manner, messy glue in the shells, poor edges and Tom is correct about the problematic strainer. But they are still American made (mine are) and a cool piece of drum history.I need one bass drum t-rod and claw for mine and possibly spurs but I would have to check on that. Jeff C

Yes give us some eye candy. I'm always waiting for missing pieces to complete my tangerine/gold sparkle kit.

And what is with Kent and the whole glue issue? Like little kids playing with glue and getting all messy :)

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Right on Manny . Glad you got them . LMK what you think when you play em . They are both beautiful .

Donnie

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Posted on 11 years ago
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looking good manny!

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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