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Edgware B+H snare info??

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Hello, I am new to this site and I already posted this in the main VINTAGE DRUM section. I should have posted it in the non-USA section. Here it is.

What the heck is this thing? It sounds and looks great but I can't find much of anything online about Edgware or B+H. Any info or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!

[IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/Dukermoonebay/100_3454.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/Dukermoonebay/100_3493.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/Dukermoonebay/100_3520.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/Dukermoonebay/100_3479.jpg[/IMG]

More photos in the post below (only allowed 4 pics).

Serial # 88172... MADE IN ENGLAND stamped inside... Die Cast Rims... SONAR style lugs... 4 inches deep

Has any one seen any other Edgware drums? Was this made by Sonar? What is the wood? Does this look like the original hardware (strainer, butt end et..)? What were the years Edgware or B+H were around? Year of this drum?

Thank you again for your time.

Isaac

Posted on 17 years ago
#1
Posts: 142 Threads: 19

Here are the other pictures...

[IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/Dukermoonebay/100_3519.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/Dukermoonebay/100_3487.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 17 years ago
#2
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Looks alot like a Sonor "Made in Western Germany" Tear Drop lug snare. I have one that I'm repairing that is red sparkle with the 16 off set lugs. Check out www.sonormuseum.com and on the identify you drums link there is a pic of one with the mallet badge. Maybe just an english knock off of the Sonor? Definately a 60s drum......I think.

Todd

Posted on 17 years ago
#3
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Thank you man.

Posted on 17 years ago
#4
Posts: 5173 Threads: 188

Could it be related to "Boosey and Hawkes" ("B & H")??

I did a quick search and found this pdf:

http://www.classicdrummer.com/archives/vdmarchives/2005archives/SirAlanBuckley14.pdf

I didn't have time to look at it. I have to run. Good luck!

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 17 years ago
#5
Posts: 142 Threads: 19

Good call O-Lugs. There are a couple of snares that look very similar to my drum in that catalog. Still wish I could find something about Edgware. Maybe Edgware is the model? Who knows. Thanks again for your time.

Posted on 17 years ago
#6
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Read This.

It will shed some light on the topic.

Yes, I have a Boosey & Hawks Military drum catalog and I believe some

other literature yet to be scanned to the web site.

David

Posted on 17 years ago
#7
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Try this British drum discussion forum...I found a thread with a reference to "Edgeware". You might consider joining up tere and asking around. Anyway...Here is teh link:

http://www.mikedolbear.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30048&SearchTerms=Edgeware

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 17 years ago
#8
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If you can un-zip a zip file, then here you go!...

http://www.drumarchive.com/Edgware/

This fellow, Eddie Ryan, used to work at the Edgeware factory. Maybe you could drop him an email and he could fill you in!

http://www.eddieryancustomdrums.co.uk/

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 17 years ago
#9
Posts: 142 Threads: 19

Mighty O-Lugs, you are very awesome my friend, thank you for your help.

Isaac

Posted on 17 years ago
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