RARE 30s L&S LEEDY & STRUPE NOB 6.5X14 TUBE LUG SNARE
Item number: 7408494807
In looking at an eBay auction for a Leedy and Sons (L&S) snare, a few pieces of hardware looked not to be factory original. Didn't L&S use Slotted Hex head tension rods? I also thought that the butt plate held the snare cords with a metal strip attached with two screws similar to Radio King. I hope someone can take a look and let us know. Thank's Bill
The butt side on that L&S looks correct. All the L & S drums I've seen had hex head slotted tension rods. Those collar hooks look like Slingerlands.
Thank you Mr. K for taking the time to help. There are not alot of these snares out there to research and compare with the one on eBay. I agree that the butt plate looks correct. It just looked incomplete. The one L&S snare I own does have the little metal strip to hold the snare cords but that does not mean there were not different types.
Hi,
This drum was found like this and the tension rods and butt do match my other L&S snare. The collars I do not remember.
VA, Thank you for your response. L&S drums are so rare and Harry Cangany's (?) book was my only research tool. Thank you for broading my knowledge base. I have had outstanding transactions with you and Rich on eBay and found you both to be fast, fair and honest. Thank you for the new information. Bill BTW: If either of you have an L&S drum key, I'd like to buy it.
