Hey guys, I haven't been around the forum lately, but I recently acquired a snare I thought would be worth sharing. This looks to be a 48-52 WFL Buddy Rich Model Super Classic. It's hard to make out the badge, because it's been painted over. Somebody has painted the shell with what was probably automotive paint, because it has a metallic finish. The nickel hardware should clean up nicely. There are a couple extra holes in the shell, and I can't come up with any reason for the group of four you can see in one of the pictures.
The worst thing that was done to this drum is something I've never seen before. Somebody used sheet metal screws to permanently attach it to a snare stand by screwing into the bottom hoop. Yes, the screws penetrated the wood too, and they're right on the bearing edge. Just terrible.
I'm going to start the cleanup today. I'll try to get the paint off and save the wrap, but who knows how that will work out. I think I have some citristrip, so I'll try that first. Here are some "before" pictures, I'll post some more as I go.
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