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Unique Vintage Sonor Snare ?
The drum in this thread looks like it originally had been finished in a white(ivory) lacquer. it was painted over w/ red, then had the holes plugged...
13 years agoUnique Vintage Sonor Snare ?
I have remeasured the drum, & would say it is actually 360mm. Part of the problem is that it is a bit out of round & I was getting different numbers.
13 years agoUnique Vintage Sonor Snare ?
Thanks to everyone who has given their time to this instrument. I have included some suggested photos, but I think this snare has been reworked so ma...
13 years agobreaks missed shot at fame
I rented a house in Austin,Texas in the early 70's. My roommate had a friend who needed a place to stay for a few weeks, along w/ his wife/girlfriend?...
13 years agoCopper Hi-Hat Cymbals
Copper is too soft. ( some folk lump copper, brass & bronze together, but there is a world of difference, especially for cymbals).
13 years agoUnique Vintage Sonor Snare ?
(Pic) Sonor snare from early 20th century. The red painted shell, in the original post , may be from a different era, decades more recent than the h...
13 years agoA. Zildjian & Cie. 30"
This is an incredible instrument. I've only seen one other 30", which was on display at the Pro Drum Shop in Hollywood, w/ the claim that their's was...
13 years agoSlingerland push button floor tom leg rattles
This is a beautiful set. I would keep everything original, & just keep working w/ felt & cloth to dampen the bugs. You're probably overly sensitive...
13 years agoA. Zildjian & Cie. 30"
This must have been a special order.
13 years ago1973 Rogers Londoner V - New Mahogany
Cymbals should be cleaned. Muraic acid is dangerous, but does a quick & thorough job if used carefully. Work outdoors. Cut it w/ 50% water, wear gl...
13 years agoLudwig snare advice?
I think the best Ludwigs were the late 60's(c.1968) early 70's drums w/ the maple/poplar/maple shells, maple reinforcement hoops, & shaped bearing edg...
13 years agoBrass or Steel - HELP PLEASE
Copper was used as part of the plating process. Many Ludwig Ludalloy drums have a slight golden glow inside the shell from this process. Likewise t...
13 years agoUnique Vintage Sonor Snare ?
I agree that this was designed to switch from wire to gut, to both & off. There were some early Ludwig & Ludwig, & WFL snares that accomplished th...
13 years agoUnique Vintage Sonor Snare ?
I believe this is a Sonor snare. The throw off mechanism has a 4 position toggle switch that enables 3 different snare sounds , & 1 throwoff positi...
13 years ago70's Cut Badge Supersensitive
Is your snare Brass ?? The cut off badge was used on the snare shells that were made during the keystone badge era transitioning to B/O. Most of th...
13 years ago