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Uknown 15" x 2.5" Brass/Copper Single-Tension marching snare

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Hello all. I just bought this drum on a whim and need to get some info about it before I do something with it. Here are pics before I ask any questions:

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Here's what I would like to know:

Does anyone know the age or maker?

How can I tell if it's brass or copper? (My hand smells like pennies after I mess with it)

Should I polish it up or leave it as is?

How should I get a snare mechanism that works? It is currently a 100% virgin shell with everything attached to the rims (No screws, all riveted with no good way to get off)

What would you do to it? I love this thing but am not sure where to go from here. Luckily, a modern head does fit it, so that's a good.

Thanks for looking! I look forward to your replies!!

Posted on 7 years ago
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We just had one of these come through here,..it was a big one, and it got ID`d, Same key nut, throw, hoops, and I think had a BD with it.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#2
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From OddBall

We just had one of these come through here,..it was a big one, and it got ID`d, Same key nut, throw, hoops, and I think had a BD with it.

Do you have a link?

I couldn't find it.

Thanks.

Posted on 7 years ago
#3
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Mr. Layton will hopefully chime in.

I believe he would say, Do not polish it up.

Leave all the patina.

"Possibly" wipe down with lemon oil.

Wait until he contacts us about the lemon oil. OK? WAIT.

Looks great right now.

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 7 years ago
#4
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From traditional grip

Do you have a link?I couldn't find it.Thanks.

I couldn`t remember it ,..I know that Duplex, Slingerland (i think), and SONOR have those hand keys. Is there a stamped triangle in the shell ? It would be small but on the exterior.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#5
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You got any close, from another angle, pic of the throw ? Maybe from the top and side.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#6
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Maybe change the pic. links to attachments so they wont disappear.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#7
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From OddBall

You got any close, from another angle, pic of the throw ? Maybe from the top and side.

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Here's the strainer. I wouldn't call this one a "Throw-off" because there isn't a handle, just adjustment. Would be a pain to to turn the snares off on the fly.

Posted on 7 years ago
#8
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From OddBall

I couldn`t remember it ,..I know that Duplex, Slingerland (i think), and SONOR have those hand keys. Is there a stamped triangle in the shell ? It would be small but on the exterior.

I have seen zero markings anywhere.

Posted on 7 years ago
#9
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From traditional grip

I have seen zero markings anywhere.

That`s gonna make it longer to ID but we`ll get it.

I`m trying to see how the throw mechanism works but there`s so much coard in the way. Does it tighten ? It looks like just a lift screw and not an actual throw off with a lever. That`s how they all were back then and it may push this back to teens or single digits.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
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