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Does Anybody Know What This Brass Shell Rope Drum Is?

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Literally found in a barn. The shell is 14x10 or so.

Anyone know what it is?

Any chance I could get this playable in a drum set context? If not, any idea how much I could get if I sold it? Thanks!

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Posted on 2 years ago
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Possibly a Henry Potter and Co. Drum from the UK or a Pakistani/India knock-off? I'm not sure, but I think that the Potter company would stamp their mark on the shell of the drum. Perhaps someone from the UK etc could verify.

-Kurt

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 2 years ago
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Cool looking marcher!! Nice patina!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 2 years ago
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I have essentially the same drum with the fancier "worm" red, white, and blue paint on the hoops. I think this is a common British military design known as a "Guards pattern" and agree that Potter is a good guess at the manufacturer. Mine was made by Premier and is stamped (small letters) above the snare jack adjustment. A lot of them do not have stamps. My brass shell was completely green and I took it to a local band instrument repair company and they added it to a batch of brass horns they were stripping and refinishing (new lacquer). It turned out very nice, looks brand new. They refused to charge me so I bought them a case of beer. Your drum looks to be good quality and they sound great when tuned up. I put some Sonor calf heads mounted on metal flesh hoops and it sounds great for Sousa marches. I think they are worth $300 to $400 in good shape. I happen to think they are worth more as a fine example of a style of rope drums.

Posted on 2 years ago
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