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'49 14" Buddy Rich Bebop Snare

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I have recently aquired a circa 1949-1951 WFL Buddy Rich Bebop Piccolo Snare drum. This is not the common 13" but the much rarer 14". It is in generally decent condition but does have one significant flaw. The wood around the damper hole has collapsed rendering the damper useless. There are no washers on the inside or outside of the hole leading me to believe that their absence is likely contributory to why the hole collapsed in the first place.

My inclination is to remove the damper completely and fill in the hole and surrounding collapsed area with wood filler, but that would leave a hole in the finish where the damper control used to be. So then I could re-wrap the drum with vintage wrap but if I do that it's no longer original. What should I do? Do I have some other options I'd like to sell this drum once I have completed it's restoration. If I do re-wrap will it wreck the value? I've seen the more common 13" versions of these drums sell for as much as $1000, but usually in pristine condition. Not sure what the value of this one is, but I'm thinking even with the damage it's at least $500.

Any advice?

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From MutantMozart

I have recently aquired a circa 1949-1951 WFL Buddy Rich Bebop Piccolo Snare drum. This is not the common 13" but the much rarer 14". It is in generally decent condition but does have one significant flaw. The wood around the damper hole has collapsed rendering the damper useless. There are no washers on the inside or outside of the hole leading me to believe that their absence is likely contributory to why the hole collapsed in the first place.My inclination is to remove the damper completely and fill in the hole and surrounding collapsed area with wood filler, but that would leave a hole in the finish where the damper control used to be. So then I could re-wrap the drum with vintage wrap but if I do that it's no longer original. What should I do? Do I have some other options I'd like to sell this drum once I have completed it's restoration. If I do re-wrap will it wreck the value? I've seen the more common 13" versions of these drums sell for as much as $1000, but usually in pristine condition. Not sure what the value of this one is, but I'm thinking even with the damage it's at least $500.Any advice?

If i was going to fix the drum and i would make a small metal plate for the inside of the shell and the outside of the shell around the muffler holes.It would look better than to used washers...If you were going to re-cover the drum--I would not to that--It will kill the value you would have a 200.00 drum..What finish is the drum?..Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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Hi, forgot to ask could you post a photo of the drum??Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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Here is a pic of the drum: http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/preciousimporters/DSCN8464.jpg

The color is a kind of lemon pearl, it's yellowish but not "yellowed" if you know what I mean, as in I think it's supposed to be this color.

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https://www.GeorgiaPhil.com

Drum Wrap, Drum Heads, Drum Accessories
https://www.StuffForDrummers.com
Posted on 13 years ago
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