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I have a 14 inch x 4.5 snare drum that has been in the family for over 60 years. The drum heads have ripped. They are calf skin wrapped around wood rim. It has 6 tube lugs. There are no markings as to manufacturer. We are trying

1: identify this drum. Who made it? Age?

2: get heads so my wife can play this snare drum.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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please post pics of the snare strainer and butt end.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
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Posted on 9 years ago
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Here are more pictures. Thank you

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Bits missing from the strainer, but it looks early Ludwig to me. 20s, perhaps? Oh, and welcome!

Posted on 9 years ago
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A Leedy Utility model....perhaps.

Dave

Posted on 9 years ago
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where might I find heads for this unit? Thanks!

Posted on 9 years ago
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From jdz

A Leedy Utility model....perhaps.Dave

I've done some searches and it matches a early 1920's Leedy! Thanks!!!

I'd really like to get this working for my wife. It's been in the family a very long time.

Posted on 9 years ago
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From MarkCase

where might I find heads for this unit? Thanks!

First welcome to the forum! Welcome

A little work is going to be required to restore this drum to its original configuration (calfskin heads with gut snares). But if you're just looking to get this into a playable condition quickly without regard to originality, clean and lubricate all moving parts, go to your local drum shop and get a Remo Fiberskyn batter head and a clear or hazy snare/reso head (a knowledgeable sales person will know what you need), and reattach those modern steel snares. Again, this would not be the proper original setup for this snare drum, and it would not have its true vintage sound, but it would be playable.

If you're ambitious enough to attempt a full restoration on this drum, there's lots of experts here who will guide you through each step. Very friendly and helpful members here.

Mike

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 9 years ago
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From mchair303

First welcome to the forum! Welcome If you're ambitious enough to attempt a full restoration on this drum, there's lots of experts here who will guide you through each step. Very friendly and helpful members here.Mike

I think this may take two steps. I would like to get it playable for her. I think this would make her day.

The second step: I would like to restore it. Not afraid to learn and try things. Thanks!

Posted on 9 years ago
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