Very nice!!!!

Hello Mike,

Can you tell me how many of this particular snare drums were made and exist???

Best,

Steve

It's not just the drums you find that blow my mind, it's the condition that you find them in! And consistently too. Again thanks for sharing your gem finds with us lowly peons who couldn't hope to come across a drum like that in a million years. Amazing collection you have amassed.

Who do I have to blow to get into your will? :D

John

Not sure how many were made but 5-6 are known at this time...

Mike Curotto

Thanks for the kind words. Some of the drums come to me in not so good condition so sometimes there is a bit of cleaning/restoration involved.

Mike Curotto

So besides your book 2 showing your fantastic collection, any chance you will publish something about the techniques you use to clean and restore these beauties ? Would love to hear more about how you bring them back to life

Michael

Like new beautiful,

Hey mike how many snares do you have ?

Don't go all humble on me. It's all to your credit, Mike. You go out of your way to do professional quality cleaning and restoration every time. That takes care, time, money and dedication. You even have specialist go-to guys when the job calls for it. You have set the bar high for collectors and archivists everywhere. Speaking as somebody who genuinely loves the instrument it's always a pure pleasure and a joy to follow your drum-land adventures. Again I offer you a sincere thanks for going out of your way to include us. It's a fun ride.

John

This one's great, Mike. The Classic Gold finish goes perfect with the shell, & the angled bead really fits the lines of the Imperials. Cast hoops & floral engraving all come together so sweet. A truly beautifully-designed snare. Thanks for sharing........marko

630 +/-

Mike Curotto