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1920's Leedy Elite Snare Drum??????

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[font=Arial][size=2]Hi,[/size][/font]

[font=Arial][size=2]I am looking for authentification of a drum that I have recently purchased.[/size][/font]

[font=Arial][size=2]Find attached photos of what I believe is a 1920's Leedy Elite Snare Drum.[/size][/font]

[font=Arial][size=2]I hope you can help me.[/size][/font]

[img]http://www.vintagesnaredrums.com/images/forum_images/Leedy-3.jpg[/img]

[font=Arial][size=2]Thanks,

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Posted on 19 years ago
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That's a mid '20s Leedy "Professional" model. If it was an "Elite" it would have a black nickel finish with engraving and "faux" gold hardware or a lacquer finish with the gold hardware. If your drum has the the "presto" throw-off, it's probably from around 1925...if it has the "speedway" (similar, but with an extension lever) it's from around '26-29. In 1930 the lugs were changed.

Posted on 19 years ago
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