Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

They both should be the same Mahogany/Poplar/Mahogany three ply shell.

Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

The '59 (#60) catalog shows the new Jazz Fest, which would have been a newly taken picture for the catalog and you can see that the strainer has the WFL logo on it so I would say it's an early Jazz fest. It should have narrow and deep snare beds to be that vintage.


Ludwig either had a large inventory of WFL stamped parts to use up or they took a long time to get the tooling changed to the Ludwig script logo. It's not uncommon to find WFL branded things well into the 60's.

Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

Wow! I didn't expect so much reaction, maybe I should sell it.Cool1

NOT!LoLoLoLo

Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

Yeah, it seems worth keeping. I think we're all just bugging for a new discussion about something that hasn't been discussed a million times already.

Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

A real beauty! Congrats on this great addition to your collection.

Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

thanks for the info, wasn't sure because my '64 jazzfest is painted white on the inside. so not able to tell if it is mahogany or not.

Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

How does one identify a Barrett Deems model snare drum? I'm a big fan of his, and have always wondered.

Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

Ludwig has been inclined to recycle names given to drums, or make changes to the specs of a named drum or series of drums,or rename drums for various endorsing artists. . Slingerland also did this to a lesser degree. The designation of what is a Radio King drum varied greatly over the years. They also renamed the same drum outfit for a different artist.

Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

Jr Do you want another one to keep yours company?

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Vintage Ludwig WFL Snare Drum #900 Super Classic Jazz Fest
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Vintage March 27 1957 WFL Snare Drum #900 Super Classic.Three ply Mahogany shell with Maple reinforcement rings. The shell is nearly flawless with no fade In pound and no separation. Everything on the drum is nickel over brass. Date stamped shell. There is some pealing of the nickle plating in spots not to bad as you can see in pictures. Some tension rods are not original nor is the throw off ( Ludwig Nickle plated ) throw. Please ask questions and look at pictures. Thank you

Re: WFL Barrett Deems Snare
 

Wow! That drum is only FOUR DAYS older than the Barrett Deems snare! That would be a nice set of snare drums to own, for sure!