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early 80s DW snare... what do you think? Last viewed: 20 seconds ago

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Hey

I have an opportunity to buy an early 80s (that's what the seller told me) DW snare drum @ £300. Here are the pics.

Do you think it's a great deal? Or should I by a new Geo.H.Way snare drum made by Dunnett instead?

Thanks!

Have a nice day,

Charles

French vintage drums fan

C&C Drums - player date europe 22 13 16
Camco LA Natural Maple 22 13 16
C&C PDE, Ludwig LM404 (1969), DW Maple 1982
Bosphorus (Masters, Master Vintage, Black Pearl, Turk, Hammer, Traditional)

Play for the song, not for your ego!
Posted on 13 years ago
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Sound is king, in my book, but DANG...that is one UGLY throw-off!

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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The DW is worth twice the money and an original.Dunnet product is all Chinese/Mexican,whatever he can find...Stick with the real deal.

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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buy a 402 money better spent...

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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Johhny Craviotto of custom drum fame initially made snares for DW in those early years. Looks like it might be a Craviotto. Do you have access to examine the interior and see signs of a signature?

He was in the habit of signing the interior of the shells. If he made it, its a classic and worth $600-$700 or more. Buy the DW anyway, its a much nicer snare.

-kelly

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 13 years ago
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From kellyj

Johhny Craviotto of custom drum fame initially made snares for DW in those early years. Looks like it might be a Craviotto. Do you have access to examine the interior and see signs of a signature?He was in the habit of signing the interior of the shells. If he made it, its a classic and worth $600-$700.-kelly

If he made a solid shell for DW, it had a Craviotto badge on it as well as his signature. There doesn't appear to be one on this drum. Those drums were from the 90s, anyways. FWIW, I have one, and it's great!

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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I have a 2007 Craviotto solid shell and its awesome!

Thanks for the correction on DW Craviottos Caddy, Johnny knew he could strike out on his own from DW and so far he's done very, very well!

kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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I've played on a couple of Craviotto kits, and a multitude of snares. They're all amazing drums, especially the cherry ones...don't know what it is about cherry, but it sounds the best by strides!

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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Hey

Many thanks for All your replies!

I guess i Will buy it. In fact I buy a 13-16-22 LA era Camco natural Maple and the seller proposes me that snare drum with.

And concerning the 402, I already own One of the early 80s (Monroe badge) and have also a LM404 from 1969 (love it!) and a Pioneer from 1965.

Have a nice evening.

Charles, French fan of great American drums craftsmanship!

French vintage drums fan

C&C Drums - player date europe 22 13 16
Camco LA Natural Maple 22 13 16
C&C PDE, Ludwig LM404 (1969), DW Maple 1982
Bosphorus (Masters, Master Vintage, Black Pearl, Turk, Hammer, Traditional)

Play for the song, not for your ego!
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
Posts: 2433 Threads: 483

Then you definately wont be buying a Dunet...trust me.

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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