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What do you think of these wood blocks?

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I have a line on these just not sure if I want them. Does anyone know about "Vintage Wood Blocks" here is the sellers description;

Very unique drummer's wood blocks. Estimated to be from the 50's or early 60's. They are a matched set with what looks like a fish carved into the wood. They are painted in black, red and gold.. As can be seen in the pics, they will need to be refinished / restored but, they will make a great addition to your drum kit or just for a conversation piece. Both come with original mounting hardware.

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1965 Ludwig Super Classic WMP (22-13-16)
1965 Club Date/Downbeat Combo Blue Sparkle
Cleveland Rogers COB Powertone snare
1965 Ludwig Supra Snare
Posted on 13 years ago
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They are older then that..........

quite common in the 20's-40's........

The holders do look more recent though!

LEAD PAINT ALERT ALSO!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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Well it doesn't look like they are worth $40/pr. so I'm gonna pass on them. Anybody want them?

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/msg/2687967231.html

1965 Ludwig Super Classic WMP (22-13-16)
1965 Club Date/Downbeat Combo Blue Sparkle
Cleveland Rogers COB Powertone snare
1965 Ludwig Supra Snare
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3gL_uXTBwQ&feature=related[/ame]

Those little gems are what remain from a full set of tuned temple blocks. These Asian themed special effects came in tuned sets that ranged from four of them to seven or eight. Judging from the size disparity of those two, I would guess that they were part of a larger set. Drummers from the first half of the 20th century usually had a row of temple blocks on a floor stand, or trap table, or on a large arc rail over the bass drum. I was in school bands and orchestras from the fourth grade (1952) through high school (1961). The band rooms had sets of them that were used to play on the scores of several pieces. The above link is to one that immediately comes to mind at 1:45 of the piece.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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If he had the complete set and the paint was in good shape they would be worth quite a bit. I don't know if this set is over priced but I have seen them go for quite a bit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leedy-1939-Chinese-Temple-Blocks-Rack-OrigSoft-Case-/300455713591?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item45f48e5b37

Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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It's WAY overpriced! By maybe 3-5 times more.........

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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From leedybdp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3gL_uXTBwQ&feature=relatedThose little gems are what remain from a full set of tuned temple blocks. These Asian themed special effects came in tuned sets that ranged from four of them to seven or eight. Judging from the size disparity of those two, I would guess that they were part of a larger set. Drummers from the first half of the 20th century usually had a row of temple blocks on a floor stand, or trap table, or on a large arc rail over the bass drum. I was in school bands and orchestras from the fourth grade (1952) through high school (1961). The band rooms had sets of them that were used to play on the scores of several pieces. The above link is to one that immediately comes to mind at 1:45 of the piece.

Not to mention everyone's favorite holiday piece "Sleigh Ride.":Santa:

Posted on 13 years ago
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From pjn1375

Not to mention everyone's favorite holiday piece "Sleigh Ride.":Santa:

And,also on "Syncopated Clock".

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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They were used in the Rush songs, The Trees and Xanadu.

Posted on 13 years ago
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