Looks like a MIJ knock-off. Think of it as buying the case for $35, and getting a free drum.

Hi...Welcome to this great fourm.Now onto your snare drum its a M.I.J. drum But put together and sold by West Coast Drums in Santa ana ,ca sometime from 1972-76.It was sold under the name of American Custom drums the shell is a 5 ply with out rings or a 6 ply with rings.The strainer is a somewhat copy of the Gretsch Lighting strainer..Lugs are somewhat copys of a cross of rogers and Slingerland.Mikey

Oh that case didn't come with it, that's just what i carry my other snare around in. So it's not worth the 35? is it worth repairing? oh and should i re-wrap it or just leave it be?

So is it any good?

Basicly the next step up the ladder from a toy drum.

Steve B

well dang. Anybody know how much it would be worth if i polished the chrome and cleaned the wrap? it sounds pretty good.

$60 to $75. tops to a guy who wants one. If it was a brand name USA made drum from the same period, it would probably bring twice as much. But MIJ... take what you can get and don't sink another penny into it.

Advertise it as a good floor tom candidate. 12 x 15 conversions are common and popular. You may attract a few more interested parties that way. Best of luck.

A word to the wise is sufficient...

John

Alright, cool. Can any explain to me what this MIJ, WFL, etc. stuff is?

Or possibly some links explaining it?

Yes the snare is worth what you paid for it.To re-sell the drum clean it up you may get from 50.00-60.00 for the drum..Mikey