Check out the snare on the bottom left of the catalog below. That is the aluminum model. Notice the matte finish, lack of 3 lines in the middle of the shell and the strainer is a basic Slingerland instant type, not a 3-point like mine. Plus, it seems that the aluminum model was only offered in a 6-lug version and the one in the link you sent is 8-lug and looks identical to my snare. Even though a magnet will not stick to aluminum or brass, the brass weighs significantly more than aluminum. What is he asking for his snare? I don't recall seeing a price. If he thinks it is aluminum, you might be able to strike a better deal!

[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/leedy_snare_drums/1965-leedy_snaredrums2.jpg[/IMG]

For comparison, here is the catalog page for the snare in question. Although it is not listed as a brass shell in the catalog, I can tell you that it definitely is brass (along with the hoops) and it sounds fantastic!

Aaron

[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/leedy_snare_drums/1965-leedy_snaredrums1.jpg[/IMG]

I am not a potential buyer, but he wants only 1200 dkr - 210$ today.

He is usually capable of making a distinction between alu and brass, so unless alu is totally impossible, I´d say he is right.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17580394/Lilletrommer/leedy/2012-09-01_09-18-29_354.jpg

I am not in the know of different Leedy strainers, but his is visible here.

Jon

If the Danish one is Aluminium .. Then I will go to the scapel & dress to the the right hereafter...

Cheers

I take that as you state that aluminium is not an option?

:)

Jon

Hopefully yes..

fingers crossed

Cheers..

You are free to do as you like. No dresscode for you!

He checked it again, and it brass, as you said.

I have told him, and he has changed his ad.

"Messing" means "Brass" in danish - whereas "Brass" means "Rubbish" in danish (almost).

Thanks for assistance.

By the way - what is a likely price in the US for such a drum?

Jon

Mine is here, but how is it really a Shelly Manne one?

I know that the SM snare have a serial number under the plates that fix the lugs in the shell, but mine hasn't any serial number...am i wrong about this?

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=45826

I don't know about serial numbers under the lug plates...but if it is a COB shell with Broadway strainer and butt plate, then it's a Shelly Manne model. Check out the catalog page I posted a few posts back.

Yes thank you- that catalog is what made me think mine is a really Shelly Manne...is that kind of rare? any quote?