Hello there,
I got this snare as part of a lot a few years ago. There was a sonor kit (an S-Class from early 2000's) which alone was worth what I paid so this was a bonus. It sounds quite nice despite the bent hoop, missing lug and various other issues. I've searched through various threads, old catalogues and image searches to get some info about it but haven't found anything solid.
It seems to be a bit of a frankenstein drum. Ludwig Standard lugs (x 8), 14" x 8", 7-plies (as far as I can tell, could be 6-ply with an outer veneer?), generic looking strainer and butt-plate, and the outer ply looks to me like mahogany based on some image searches, but I would like to hear some expert opinions on this. The previous owner also drilled new screws directly through the lugs! I suppose for reinforcement since he had it tuned super tight, but it suggests that it could have been modified in other ways too.
It does look quite similar to some marching snares from the 70s, which I hear have 6 plies, but then the marching snares seem to always have double rather than single lugs, and 10 rather than 8 of them.
Anyway, thanks for taking a look. I'd love to hear from anyone who has any clues as to the model but failing that, whether the shell itself could be of any quality. Since classic lugs would fit it, I'm half thinking of upgrading with these and some new hoops, but knowing more about the shell quality would help me decide on this.
Sol
