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Who made this drum?

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Can anyone help me identify the maker of this 10x14 snare drum? There's no badge and the wood looks like Mahogany (luan?). Judging by the strainer it looks very old. Has anyone come across one like it?

Thanks for your help!

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--Rick

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Looks to me like Ludwig claws, t-rods and strainer...maybe mid - late 1920s Cadet model.

Posted on 14 years ago
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Posts: 52 Threads: 10

Great! Clapping Happy2

I thought that strainer looked like old Ludwig but I wasn't certain.

I forgot to mention that the bottom hoop looks to be originally trimmed/sanded ever so slightly to accommodate the snares.

I was going to strip and refinish the outside of the shell and hoops to natural wood. Is that ok to do with vintage wood drums, or a no-no like with vintage guitars?

Thanks for your expertise!

--Rick

60's Pearl/Star Stencil "Stagelite" 3 pc - Tiger Pearl
'76 Ludwig Acrolite 5x14 Snare
50's Slingerland Radio King 5x14 Snare - WMP
70's Ludwig 16-Lug 14x10 Concert Snare - Silver Sparkle
60's Slingerland Marching Snare - WMP
20's Leedy Marching Snare - Mahogany
Gretsch Catalina Birch 5 pc - White Pearl
Pearl Brass Piccolo 3x13 Snare
Posted on 14 years ago
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