I picked up this J.W. York & Sons snare several years ago, along with a 26 inch bass drum, manufactured by the same company. The snare has 16 inch heads. You'll notice in the pics that the batter side head is ripped. I want to replace it with something that would provide a similar look and similar sound to the original, without having to go the whole route of having a custom-made calfskin head made. Any "words of wisdom" would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!
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Posted on 9 years ago
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How about an Earthtone head? They're not cheap but I have heard some good things about them.
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No relation the other KL from PA
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Drums were made in G.R.Michigan...on S.Division Ave.....place where they were made is a huge field now!
"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 9 years ago
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OldSchool
Did you know that you can sew Calfskin, if your wife is any good as a seamstress then get her to work with a needle and cotton.
Tip came from my first drum teacher who used to do it anytime a head was damaged. Save's you buying a new head as well.
Dave
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Dave do you just butt the split ends together and sew it liike that? Or try to overlap slightly? That's a very good tip to know thanks for sharing.
Glenn.
Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 9 years ago
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BTW OS very cool snare!! I love those old wood snares.
Glenn.
Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 9 years ago
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@King Louie: Thanks for your time as well as your recommendation!
@blairndrums: I was aware of the background of the company. However, I wasn't aware of the current status of the original location. THanks for the info, Blair!
@diddle001: I appreciate the information. I was not aware of this. THANKS for sharing your knowledge, Dave.
@FFR428: Thanks for the positive feedback, Glenn. I love the looks of the old wooden snares, too.
Posted on 9 years ago
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I would like to see the bass drum that goes with it please!
John
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Here you go, John.
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Cheeses, Mary and Joseph, OldSchool! That's a twin to the one I'm working on! 28" twelve-lugger, single tension with the faucet handle T-rods and pass-through central lugs.
I'm a retired graphics pro... I -LOVE- the graphics on those heads! Especially the 'Radio' logo. Would you mind if I stole the idea for my bass drum head? If it's ok with you, please post a good shot of the head straight-on/ not from any 'angles.' If I can see an example square-on, I'll be able to reproduce it.
I'm not sure how they would have said it in the 20's/30's, but that trap kit is definitely the cats pajamas! :D
Thanks for posting the shots, buddy. Much appreciated. It was cool to see the kit. Not many like it around anymore. You've become a temporary custodian of a bit of music and drumming history. The drums are in the best of hands...
John
PS - Hey, I have the exact same 'Bottle-cap' sizzle cymbal that you have! Super-cool trashy sound! I'll post a photo of it for you. I haven't had a chance to play around with mine yet, I only just got it with this old W&A kit I'm working on. I got -two- boxes full of rusty antique drum hardware, pedals, stands, doo-hickey's, a low-boy with the original cymbals, etc. etc. etc. I'll post up a shot of the pop bottle-cap cymbal tomorrow. :p
Posted on 9 years ago
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