I need some help dating a Leedy snare. I am too dumb to be able to post a pic, but think the answers to a couple of questions may help. First, does anyone know when they went from 2 screws on the lugs to 4 screws? Second, does anyone know when the beaded shells first became available? Particularly on the Multi-Model? My drum has 2 screws and no bead(s).
Thanks
Tom
the 4 hole lugs are from 1925 to 1929
Ah! Thanks VM. That narrows it down to 1914 to 1925.
Actually, the two screw lugs appeared around 1923.
tube lugs prior to that,right?
mike
Yes, tube lugs. Here is some information I put together on Leedy lugs:
In John Aldridge's book, on page 58, there is an ad from a 1914 catalog that shows a Multi- Model just like mine, with 2 screws and no beads. Are you sure about your timeline?
In John Aldridge's book, on page 58, there is an ad from a 1914 catalog that shows a Multi- Model just like mine, with 2 screws and no beads. Are you sure about your timeline?
Doesnt sound right. Do you have the catalog image?
I do have the image, but lack the skills to post it. Guide to Vintage Drums by John Aldridge. Pages 57 and 58. Good as I can do.
I just saw that! This shows how little I know about pre-1920's drums. If that catalog date is correct, that is really early for a swivel nut lug. If anyone knows for certain that it's a 1914 catalog, that would be great.
However, Harry Cangany's book "Great American Drums" shows the Multi Model as beginning in 1920.
