I know nothing about drums. I’ve search the web trying to identify this old snare drum I got from my grandfather. The story goes that some guy gave it to him when he was a kid, so it has to be 1930s or earlier. No other identifying marks other than what is in the pictures. Appears to be brass and wood. Any leads appreciated!
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Based on the Initials on the fine tuning knob, I think its a G.C Conn drum.
Very interesting and rare example.
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!!
Mark,
I really don't know much about early Conn drums, but I found those Initials and then just did some interweb sleuthing.
This Conn drum pic looks very similiar, in that the same basic tuning idea seems to be the same (or close)
-Kurt
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!!
VERY close. I can't quite make out the patent date on that one lug, but appears to be Aug 2, 89 (?) which would fall in line with Conn's enterprises.
I had no idea that Conn made such fancy drums, but just a preliminary search turned up some real beauties. The perforated shells are quite interesting! There are engraved shells, there are drums with unique rims....very innovative stuff for its day, I'm sure.
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I very much appreciate all the replies. Thank you. Now I have to figure out what to do with it.
Might also be relevant that the lore of where this drum came from took place 30 miles from Elkhart, IN so see some more connections thanks to your comments.
Drew1975,
From the bottom of the catalog page you posted I believe it says the tuning system was patented on August ?(1)?, 1883?
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!!
I saw that. Wouldn’t have found that page without your help! Thank you!
I know nothing about drums. I’ve search the web trying to identify this old snare drum I got from my grandfather. The story goes that some guy gave it to him when he was a kid, so it has to be 1930s or earlier. No other identifying marks other than what is in the pictures. Appears to be brass and wood. Any leads appreciated!https://photos.app.goo.gl/38FVpu4BZUDD3H1P6
This is a CG Conn Snare, I have one in my collection.
Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit
A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
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