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Engraved Snare Drums

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This weekend I picked up a beautiful 1920’s Ludwig 10-lug Black Beauty piccolo snare engraved in the 12-point floral pattern from longtime friend and vintage drum collector Stephen Hillman that I want to share with everyone. It is an absolute beauty !

I got a real passion for engraved snares since I bought my first Leedy from Stephen a few years back, so I am also sharing the entire collection. . . . so far

1920’s Ludwig Black Beauty

12 pt floral pattern

2019 Ludwig Black Beauty

Vintage floral pattern**

Joyful Noise Drum Company

Scroll pattern **

Not So Modern Drummer

Vintage Drum Company

Bow tie pattern **

Ludwig 90th Anniversary

Black Beauty # 32 / 90

Scroll pattern **

1920’s Leedy Elite

Floral pattern

1920’s Leedy Multi Modal

Scroll pattern

** Engraved by Master Engraver John Aldrich

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 5 years ago
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Wow, that is a pretty collection! So much craftsmanship there. Do you play them at all, and how do they sound?

Funny how the tension rod hasn't changed in 100 years!

Posted on 5 years ago
#2
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What a great collection ... Congratulations !

I hope you have a special place to display them.

Posted on 5 years ago
#3
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Very impressive!

Posted on 5 years ago
#4
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Very nice!! How long have you been collecting?

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 5 years ago
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From JimmySticks

Wow, that is a pretty collection! So much craftsmanship there. Do you play them at all, and how do they sound?Funny how the tension rod hasn't changed in 100 years!

These don’t get played but others in my collection do

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 5 years ago
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From grantro

Very nice!! How long have you been collecting?Cheers

I have been collecting drums for about 10 years now. Playing for 50

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 5 years ago
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From mlayton

Very impressive!

Thanks Mike !

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 5 years ago
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7 wonders of the drummer's world.

Beauties.

Wayne

Posted on 5 years ago
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Nice collection!!!

For those interested in engraved drums:

https://www.notsomoderndrummer.com/not-so-modern-drummer/2019/5/8/the-drum-engravers-part-1-john-aldridge

Part 2 will be out within the week...

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