Hi folks,
I promised you to get back regarding my plans on the Leedy I picked up a few days ago. A bit of research on the web and some of your reactions taught me that this was quite a nice find. (forgive me my ignorance).
The project took quite a turn when I contacted AK drums if they could help me out with the few missing parts.
Adrian Kirchler replied to me and offered me his services to help me bringing this drum back to its full glory. Still not knowing who the person was I googled his name and only then I realized who he was and discovered the man's work. (forgive me my ignorance again).
I guess we all had to start somewhere,...
Anyway, just before packing it for sending it to South Tirol in Italy, I took a few pictures of the drum. I gave it a soft-cleaning yesterday and it already looks quite good to me. The bottom snares are pretty rough so sound-wise I can't tell you a lot yet.
It'll take a few weeks or so to get it back,... 'll keep you guys posted.