Here to show those that are interested the set of timbales that began it all.
Back in the 1900 timbales were very far and few sets that existed. The ones made in Cuba all were in ruff condition and all odd sizes. Which made it dificult to find skins for them. The Models made in US were also small in size Wfl and Gretsch made ones that were small sizes 10/13 which they look like toys and had simular problems. In 1939-40 a gentleman that worked at the Henry Adler store on 42nd street Name Charles Tappan ( the repair, drum Teacher) of the store. Decided to make a set of timbales and standardize the sizes of the heads. The drums he made became an instant success, But then came the problem of manufacture and they at that time could just not keep up.
During this era the Leedy Drum company was looking for a set of timbales for their Line. Henry a smart business man make a deal with Leedy To rent the timbales design to Leedy Drums and history is done. These timbales today are the most sorted timbales in the world.
Here You have how the looked at the beginning. They used Radio king Parts on the timbales others were manufactured by Charles Tappan. Later in 1943-44 Leedy Changed lugs to reflect the Leedy name.
