I think so many of theses have been neglected over the years I’m thinking there the next collectible
I found two in nickle very reasonably priced one with a case lined and original heads

One of my favorites. Picked this one up at the Hollywood Drum Show years ago. been a constant on my stand ever since! Oh, and I like the early brass version too!

My favorite snare drum is a 1964 gold sparkle Pioneer with NOB rims and the original heads (never been off the drum).

I've tried to master posting pics of my drums....but something always goes wrong. But if you could see it...she's a beauty!

O-Lugs,
The best way I have figured out how to post photos on VDF:

1. Take photo in landscape mode (phone sideways). This usually eliminates issues of your photo magically flipping upside-down when you post it.

2. Email the photo to yourself. IPhones will prompt you to select the size of the photo before it will send it. Choose a size that is measured in Kb instead of Mb. (Sorry, don’t know if non-iPhones have this feature).

3. Open the photo in your email and save it to your photos. Then use that photo to post on VDF.

Josh

Regarding Pioneers vs. Jazz Festivals.................

Is the only difference between the two simply the number of lugs? Are the shells, lugs, strainer etc. all the same on both?

yep...exactly the same.

I love the sound of Pioneers - especially the 6.5 depths. Mine are either Transition Badge or WFL's.