My Christmas presents are both Aussie ones: A Dandy snare (pre-1955) and an incredible find - a 22" Drouyn bass drum (converted in the 1970's from a marching drum) in the same wrap as my Drouyn Professional kit (20/13/16)
Both these drums sort of passed through DFO so thank you admins.
Snare before:
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After: This drum has wide almost flat edges and an interesting parallel-type snare arrangement. It sounds wonderful and is a bit like a Radio King to play.
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This bass drum sounds amazing and the whole kit is a sight and sound to behold. 22" setup:
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Original kit with 20" Rose Alder bass drum:
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