This is a brand new snare which I purchased from Tommy Wells three weeks ago on occasion of his retirement blow-out. It's a 6.5 x 14 solid cherry shell with cherry re-enforcement rings. It's outfitted with a vintage S-9X strainer and 2.5mm single flange chrome hoops. (The lighting might make them appear goldish in color but they are, in fact, chrome.) Tommy gave it a vintage round-over, 3/16 outside, 1/2 inside and it comes with an Aquarian coated head. The drum has been tapped a few times, nothing more. Never gigged out, not so much as practiced on. I've got 565 into it and I'd like to get that back. It's a great deal, heavily discounted on account of his retirement. If you've played Tommy's drums you know they are totally comparable to Craviotto in craftsmenship and sound but drastically reduced in price.
I'm selling it for a simple reason:
We both thought that USPS lost the snare in the storm. We put a trace on it and filed a claim. I bought another snare, thinking I was out one, and then, one cold Chicago day. It showed up. As much as I'd love to keep her, I can't have more than one snare right now.
Paypal 'gift' to [email]jacebart@uchicago.edu[/email].
I won't be checking the site so just email me directly at [email]jacebart@uchicago.edu[/email] if you're interested in the snare.