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Rare WFL Pedal Tuned Timpani Floor Tom

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Hello all. I want to share this special drum with everyone. Special thanks to Richard King for providing me with a catalogue scan and some photos of a similar drum that he has/had.

When I got this drum is was painted black (now I can see why). There was a bit of WMP peeking through around the badge so I decided to strip it. Unfortunately the WMP wrap is in very bad shape. I believe a lot of the dark spots could be cleaned or stripped but I didn't want to go too far as the wrap has seen better days and I'm not very experienced when it comes to WMP restoration. This drum is rare and a cool piece of history nonetheless.

The drum is complete although some of the wires for the pedal are broken and need to be replaced

I included some photos of the drum painted black (although these photos aren't very good). Check out more photos here:

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Posted on 11 years ago
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Wow! that is cool. I have never seen one of those before. I hope your able to get it functioning. Congratulations.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Andrew, I am glad you stripped off that black paint, this is a old WFL you have here !

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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What a fantastic drum! I too have never seen anything like it. Amazing!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 11 years ago
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If anyone is interested in bringing this drum back to life let me know.

Posted on 11 years ago
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That's cool I've never seen one. Neat idea and concept.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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From drewdrum1

If anyone is interested in bringing this drum back to life let me know.

To repeat myself, your drum is beautiful, sir! To me, it really is a piece of art! Are you saying that you'd be willing to part with this rare instrument? If so, please let me know! Thanks.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 11 years ago
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From salty 1322

To repeat myself, your drum is beautiful, sir! To me, it really is a piece of art! Are you saying that you'd be willing to part with this rare instrument? If so, please let me know! Thanks. Brian

Yes, I would. I do have some money in it though. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you would be interested in making an offer. Thanks!

Posted on 11 years ago
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Never seen anything like it. Very cool drum! The concept would be cool as a snare.

jim

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Posted on 11 years ago
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