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1927- LEEDY 4 x 14 & 5 x 14 SPARKLING GOLD PROFESSIONAL MODELS

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Hi,

Here are two more from many years ago that I haven’t done an article on yet. The 4 x 14 was found in the fertile waters of EBay. The 5 x 14 (and original case) was found locally in an antique shop by one of my students. It has been in my collection for almost 20 years.

1927- LEEDY 4 x 14 SPARKLING GOLD PROFESSIONAL MODEL

1927- LEEDY 5 x 14 SPARKLING GOLD PROFESSIONAL MODEL

THE SHELLS:

Both shells are in excellent condition with no extra holes. I truly believe that the 1920s Leedy Sparkling Gold (Gold Sparkle) finish is the best finish of all of the major drum companies, then and now. To me this finish looks like small gold flakes floating in oil.

THE HARDWARE:

The hardware on both drums is all original and came to me in great condition.

I’d love to find a 6 x 14 version to finish the set.

Enjoy!

Mike Curotto

Posted on 3 years ago
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Those are great looking snare drums. I would have loved either of them to go with my 1963 Walberg & Auge set. I don't have seller's remorse about selling or trading away drums that I have loved. But, I have some regret about parting with the 14(diameter) x 16(depth) floor tom

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 3 years ago
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1930s-40s...?

Mike Curotto

Posted on 3 years ago
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Nice eye candy

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 3 years ago
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Love both of them, !!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 3 years ago
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Double thumbs up!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 3 years ago
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Beautiful snares. I personally preferred the 4-point strainer drums but lovely nonetheless.

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
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