I have the exact snare drum pictured. Green sparkle (though mine is not in nearly as good of shape). My drum is missing the original strainer, and butt plate (with 4 extra holes drilled for the crappy import hardware they used to replace it), but it has the late 30's cloud badge, and the exact same hoops as shown. What I want to know is this:
My drum is 1 ply maple with rings. Is my drum a "Radio King" or a "Hollywood Ace" model? The page I got this pic from says this is a "Hollywood Ace" snare. I always thought mine was a Radio King.
Can anyone help me with what differentiates the drums in this pre-war era? I know that later the strainers were "rapid" and the shells were plied on the Hollywood Ace drums, but what is the difference in the late 30's/early 40's? Is it just weather the hoop is engraved with "Radio King" or not? As far as I can tell my hoop is NOT engraved.
Thanks in advance for any help!
-Adam