I picked up what I think to be a vintage Japanese snare drum. Unfortunately the badge has been removed. There is a bit of residue that would indicate that it was an oval shaped badge. Any insight on the maker would be appreciated.
The photos I attached displayed way too big so here is an album of the photos:
I'm looking through badges here: http://vintagedrumguide.com/japanese_drums/badges.html
& an oval badge isn't really going to help narrow down the brand, though it does eliminate a few....What is particular though are the die-cast rims, which aren't often on MIJ kits. I've only seen a few on here. Wish I could help more...
Hello,
what can be eliminated are all oval badges of Star or any of their sub brands.
This snare drum is definitely not made by Star.
Cheers, Ralf
that is a hoshino drum, probably was riviera badge.
I had a very similar snare drum. Same lugs, hoops and tension rods. All original...but no badge! The lugs are heavy die-cast, with a large felt strip inside. Pretty much unheard of in an MIJ snare drum. The tension rods are 1/4-20!! Also somewhat rare. Should have hung onto that drum!
Hang onto yours, as I've never seen that many of these!
-Mark
Identical snare to the OP on the bay right now - badged as Barclay.
I have as bare very similar to this w/o a badge in MWP. I saw an identical one on eBay with a Sakae badge.
I have a chance to pick up the same drum badge still on drum included white marine pearl for a finish diecast hoops mint condition for 85.00. Case included
Here are some pics of your SN pulled from Imur.
