I was going through my old drum stuff that's been away for ever and discovered this one again. It's a 48-49 first series (aluminum badge) Super Classic snare.
It was in the family for what seems like ever and I now need to start cleaning and polishing it back to to its old former self??? I would really like to start playing this one because of the great aged wood shell on it!!!flowers2
Would someone be able to tell me the type and model number of the snare butt plate on this one?
Thanks!!!
thats a p88 classic snare butt. don't see too many of those. that looks like a great vintage drum.
mike
thats a p88 classic snare butt. don't see too many of those. that looks like a great vintage drum.mike
The cool thing about it is it's all-original and just has plenty of dirt and grime on it. Everything works smoothly and the bearing edges are in excellent shape too. I now realize that I'm missing the little plate and screws that go on the snare butt (see pictures) and I now need to find replacements for them! I just lightly struck the batter side and I can really hear the great vintage wood tone on it! I'm going to clean it up and play the hell out of it (that's what a drum is for)!!! Cool Dude
Thanks for the fast reply & info!!!
I was looking at some pictures of the P88 snare butt and it seems I'm only missing the two screws that hold the snare wires on it!
What's a good replacement snare wire set that would have the two holes with the correct spacing for this snare butt? Also, what size screws would be a perfect fit for the threads on the P88?
Thanks again, I really do appreciate the great help received on this forum!!!Cool Dude
Get the puresounds they are awesome I have the same wires on my same year model as you buddy rich super classic.
mark
so would your drum and his take 16" long wires with that combination of stainer/butt?
mike
Please allow me...
Yes... 16" is indeed the length of the wires for this model, such as my 1955 WFL Buddy Rich Classic in WMP shown here! Buddy's drum had chrome hardware of course, but otherwise... EXACT same build! The "lines" showing in the P88 butt on mine is an anomoly and not actually on the piece. Enjoy!
Tommyp
Thanks for all the fast replies and information!!!Excited
I'll post updated pictures as new life is put into this vintage beauty!!!
How do these BR classic snares sound compared to lets say a 66 Slingerland Artist 8 lug wood snare that I currently use?
Are there any specific heads that could be recommended? Also, how would die cast hoops sound just for the times I might be playing out with it (pros/cons).
Thanks again!!!
Thanks for all the fast replies and information!!!ExcitedI'll post updated pictures as new life is put into this vintage beauty!!!How do these BR classic snares sound compared to lets say a 66 Slingerland Artist 8 lug wood snare that I currently use?Are there any specific heads that could be recommended? Also, how would die cast hoops sound just for the times I might be playing out with it (pros/cons).Thanks again!!!
zolcrash!
Head choice/selection is COMPLETELY subject to personal taste, but that said... I have mine set up with actual Ludwig Coated White Medium on the batter, and the Ludwig Clear on the resonant. For whatever reason, those heads sound the best on this drum... for MY style/taste. Emphasis on "my" as again... completely subjective. I will say this though...
At 3 plies/rings, you wouldn't want to muffle this model any more than the shell is already giving you, if you know what I mean. The fundamental "note" of this drum/shell is LOW to start with owing to the the 3 ply w/rings shell. With that in mind... cast hoops would NOT be recommended on this model.. because ..
Cast hoop FOCUS the sound of the drum by making it's "note" drier... less overtone. With a 3 ply configuration, you already have that! Play away with the stock hoops, as I think you may be surprised! Head tension is to taste, but again... too much tension and the drum will CHOKE owing to the generous "baseball bat" edges that were popular during this era. I have played/gigged this snare many times with my 1950 WFL Buddy Rich Super Classic's, and it has always delivered. Certainly one of the nicer three ply sounding drums of the day! Here's a pic of the full set. Enjoy!
Tommyp
Tommyp thanks, Great info printed here!
That set is amazing looking and beautiful (WOW)!Jumping2
I would luv to own a complete set like that...just amazing...thanks for sharing!!!Bowing
