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Drouyn Dany Snare Pre 55

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Hello, I was doing some digging in my storage unit today and came across a drum in a box which I have possessed all my life. It is a Drouyn Dandy Snare. I am trying to identify it from what I have read on the web but it is a little puzzling.

I took a few photos of it this morning but only on my phone so the quality is terrible however I will bring it up to the house and use the good camera to get some. It only has one mark inside the drum (which I can see) says 131 and looks to be in pencil with a circle around it. I have a black and white photo (scanned) of it being played in 1955 in Brisbane Australia as I know its heritage.

It is timber in white and has never been restored or cleaned. The only work was when I took it to drumworx some years ago to have it skinned. The badge is “Dandy Drouyn & Drouyn” with the six points. All the hardware is original including the metal swivel stand. I am a muso but not a drummer so, depending on what it is worth it may have to make way for more Guitars.

I am happy to send pictures if anyone is interested in helping me sort out its story. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Cheers, Ben.

Posted on 11 years ago
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You can send pics to [email]cjsmith1@ix.netcom.com[/email]

I'll do my best to get them posted on this board.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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thank You mate, I will post them to you. They are only phone pics which were taken under a yellow light in my storage unit so they really don't do it justice. I have sent them to Paul at troutsounds and he is doing some research on the model 131.

Hopefully on Wednesday I will Get it up here and photo it on the big SLR. It has quite a history so far. The story is pretty wild as to the rest of that kit which I have told to Paul but I wont clog up the forum with it all.

So If you would like to post them for me I would be appreciative. On a side note I have been told not to try and clean it in any way so its a bit dusty!

Thanks again

cheers

Ben.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Bennn

thank You mate, I will post them to you. They are only phone pics which were taken under a yellow light in my storage unit so they really don't do it justice. I have sent them to Paul at troutsounds and he is doing some research on the model 131.Hopefully on Wednesday I will Get it up here and photo it on the big SLR. It has quite a history so far. The story is pretty wild as to the rest of that kit which I have told to Paul but I wont clog up the forum with it all.So If you would like to post them for me I would be appreciative. On a side note I have been told not to try and clean it in any way so its a bit dusty!Thanks againcheersBen.

We want to know the story.. please tell

Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/soap34/media/Drouyn%20Drum/1.jpg.htmlHi again, I have finally got some semi-decent photos of this drum so I am going to attempt to do the photobucket thing. Not really sure what I am doing so Ill try with one pic and if (by a miracle it works) I will load the rest cheers.

[IMG]http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/soap34/media/Drouyn%20Drum/1.jpg.html[/IMG]

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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If someone can let me know whether the above post worked (photo-wise) please let me know as I have no idea!

cheers

Ben

Posted on 11 years ago
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Yes, photos worked, but have you tried the "manage attachments" gadget when posting? Attaching the photos to a post puts them on this site for viewing and future reference. Interesting looking drum.

Posted on 11 years ago
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oh thanks ...ok...Ill give that a go!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Thank you Stall ...yr a legend mate! The Black and white is from November 1955 and that's my uncle Playing it in Brisbane!

Thanks for your help!

Posted on 11 years ago
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Looking forward to hearing more stories. Very cool drum and I love the photo of your uncle. So neat to have all that history!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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