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Seimatone Chromatic snare drum - 14" / 5.90 - circa 1948 Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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Thanks for posting the pics Mike.

That is the most incredible piece of engineering I have seen all week...

maybe all month.......... WOW.

Reminds me of a door for the space shuttle.

Amazing find. Love it.

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 9 years ago
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What does it sound like? :)

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From Chicago Dave

Holy crap. That thing must weigh a ton.

15.5 lbs!

Mike Curotto

Posted on 9 years ago
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From macr0w

What does it sound like? :)

It sounds like a 1940s snare drum with calf heads and parallel wire snares, correct for the era but poop by today's standards.

Mike Curotto

Posted on 9 years ago
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From longjohn

Amazing mechanics there... Looks to be high quality metal in the mech is it stainless steel? CheersJohn

Not sure, maybe nickel over steel...?

Mike Curotto

Posted on 9 years ago
#15
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Very cool. Man THAT is different!

Posted on 9 years ago
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Amazing. I was guessing 12 pounds. Looks pretty cool.

Posted on 9 years ago
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