I recently picked up a 1940 Leedy rail-mount kit that I’m restoring (see attached picture for an example). In addition to 11” and 13” rail-mounted toms, it has a 14” (diameter) x 12” (depth) tom with no mounting hardware. I assume the latter would have been set in a cradle. Does anyone know if Leedy made the cradles, or were they made by Walberg and Auge? Further to that, if any one knows where I can find one, please let me know.
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I think I have the hi hat and foot pedal if you still need....but they are in storage...and I need to get there to dig out.....
By 1940, legs were being used. Are you certain that it never had a mount? If not, it may be older than 1940. However, cradle stands were used on lower line toms into the 40's. Not sure if the stands were made by Leedy/Ludwig & ludwig or by W&A (likely). Both Conn companies used the "scissor" type while Slingerland used their own version in the 40's.
Thanks, Cooper. The shell is perfect; it has not not had mounts on it. It is, however, the lower grade tom with tacked resonant heads. There is a stamp inside the shell that reads "4 - 40" (see picture), which I take to mean April, 1940. Am I wrong in thinking that? Thanks.
Thanks, Cooper. The shell is perfect; it has not not had mounts on it. It is, however, the lower grade tom with tacked resonant heads. There is a stamp inside the shell that reads "4 - 40" (see picture), which I take to mean April, 1940. Am I wrong in thinking that? Thanks.
No, that should be April '40.
