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Tempro Pro Snare

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Hi,

Well my first Ludwig drum was surrounded by much controversary so hopefully this one is easier. I read in some of the archives in this forum that Tempro was originally made in Japan by what is now Tama and Pearl in the 60s and 70s. This drum was bought by my dad after he and my mom separated so I would have a drum at his house. Best as I can remember this was 81 or 82 and it was bought used from someone selling it in the newspaper classifieds.

Any idea on what your guess would be as to age and even value as I'm selling off my drums? Also, I don't have the snares anymore, gosh knows what happened to them because in the late 80s I used it solely as another tom. It has one rust spot shown in the photo of the badge, but otherwise it's in pretty ok condition.

Thanks a lot in advance, you all are a great resource.

Shawn

Posted on 15 years ago
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I like your Tempro.... I have one also, probably from the late seventies or early eighties... bought it this year for about forty dollars as best I recall..........

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Kevin
Posted on 15 years ago
#2
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Thanks for the reply and thanks for the photos of yours, it looks nice! I read that a lot had the wood grain or other coatings while this is just chrome.

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

Posted on 15 years ago
#3
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You are welcome, kind sir.............

Kevin
Posted on 15 years ago
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Sorry to say, your Tempro was made in 1998. That badge and the muffler are definite 98 stock. The company sent all of their materials to Michigan for manufacturing in 98. It was only one year which makes them rather rare...ok...I'll let you off the hook. I saw your post and just couldn't resist. Take care and enjoy your time on this forum. We laugh as much as we learn.

Posted on 15 years ago
#5
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From mcjnic

Sorry to say, your Tempro was made in 1998. That badge and the muffler are definite 98 stock. The company sent all of their materials to Michigan for manufacturing in 98. It was only one year which makes them rather rare...ok...I'll let you off the hook. I saw your post and just couldn't resist. Take care and enjoy your time on this forum. We laugh as much as we learn.

You Rascal................:)

Kevin
Posted on 15 years ago
#6
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haha, I was thinking, oh god here we go again.

Posted on 15 years ago
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