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Max Roach Snare with Gladstone tube lugs Last viewed: 1 day ago

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Hi All

I wanted to share this find I made a few years back. The drummers widow had this drum in a case since the late seventies when he retired from playing and sadly passed away two years ago. The wood is pristine and the pearl is hardly faded. I took some pics to show.. What do you think? I don't play this , although it sounds awesome, and have kept it stored. I plan on selling it.

I was advised to use linseed oil to help preserve the wood. Have done that in the past and it does work well but this is a pricey drum am I don't want to taint the value.. DO any of you know anything about using linseed oil to prevent cracking and drying of the wood..

think..https://www.flickr.com/photos/99520372@N03/sets/72157644640938010/

thanks

Rich

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Very sweet looking gretsch !

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks it really is a nice piece . What do you think of the linseed oil thing?

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Posted on 11 years ago
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If you're planning on selling it, let the buyer worry about preservation and restoration.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Good point . I guess it's the drum geek in me that makes me want to do it .. Haha

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Posted on 11 years ago
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You forgot to shoot a pic of the all important "Max Roach Model" plate!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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there is one but I know what you mean a close up pic.. Thanks I'll get one on there..

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Beautiful drum in a beautiful finish. I doubt very much you have to worry about that maple shell cracking. More than likely has adequate finish on it already.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Super rare/nice drum you have there...

In around 1989...I was offered the same drum...but in Cadillac Green for.......$400!

Gold plated hardware.....

Had it in my hands and everything!

I called someone (long distance) who I thought knew more then me about vintage drums...and he said

"I don't think I would pay that for one"! So,I passed.....

MISTAKE!

Last I knew..it was in England..in a glass case!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Yes it does have a good finish intact . although I see so many drums from this era with cracks. Is there anyway to prevent the plies from splitting . This drum doesn't have that problem but I'm wondering if when it happens if it's an issue with drying from the natural aging process .. Especially on the bearing edge ..

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Posted on 11 years ago
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