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What is this snare?

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:confused: I'm really curious as to make and vintage of this snare. Ebay item #261659247457 (not my listing). I don't recognize the tensioning hardware, but I doubt it's a Ludwig as the seller speculates. Internal snares with an open bottom. Bet it would sound great with brushes. Any ideas?

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Posted on 10 years ago
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I've only ever seen one snare like that, it was a noakes & Nikolai.

Posted on 10 years ago
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Mike - check this out...

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJjFbY2daaM"]JIM MESSINA-VINTAGE SINGLE HEADED SNARE - YouTube[/ame]

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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I have an old single headed snare with the underside wires. There is no name on it. I assumed it is an old Wurlitzer from one of the old circus band wagons that play all the different instruments.

Posted on 10 years ago
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Those are called banjo drums.

Mike Curotto

Posted on 10 years ago
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Ok. Cool. Thank you Mike.

Posted on 10 years ago
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From Mike Curotto

Those are called banjo drums.Mike Curotto

Thanks all for the info and that vid. I'm thinking this might pair up nicely with the Wurlitzer bass drum I recently restored. I just love unusual pieces like this for the different tonal quality they bring to the arsenal. "Banjo" drum... makes perfect sense.

Mike

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 10 years ago
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