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ludwig black beauty
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Hello to all my fellow drum buds . Its been a while .

I came across this on eBay and couldnt believe it .

The header says brass snare from the 30's but doesnt it look more like a black beauty from that era or earlier .. okay I couldnt walk away and bought this puppy .its like a stray cat that needs a good home .when it arrives ill post my pics .. Im thinking this was a score .. what do you all think ..be honest I can take it :) Ill need some advice on the cracked tube lugs

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272696124972

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Posted on 7 years ago
#1
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The year they went from scroll pattern to 12 point floral is 26. It` is a BB with I think, deluxe finished trim. It looks like it only needs a tear down and good cleaning. I can`t see cleaning those rods on the drum. The bulb and power cord (that Purdie`s afraid of) are not in it.

Let me go look.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 7 years ago
#2
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It ran to about 29 as you have it. Then they switched to 10 point floral.

You got a ballpark price.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#3
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I believe member Mike Curotto who literally wrote the book on these, still services them. Not too sure though. Maybe he`ll chime in.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#4
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Thanksfor the feedback . I dont want to ruin it so im going to be very careful with the cleanup . Iwant to play this drum . Gotta here it ! Ive. Ever seen snares like that .. I hear they are super fragile. The seller may send the case but he said its a little

Stinky :) I said send the stink . Im all in ...

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Posted on 7 years ago
#5
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From radioking

Thanksfor the feedback . I dont want to ruin it so im going to be very careful with the cleanup . Iwant to play this drum . Gotta here it ! Ive. Ever seen snares like that .. I hear they are super fragile. The seller may send the case but he said its a littleStinky :) I said send the stink . Im all in ...

Those are sacred around here and we need pics of the finished clean. We like to stare at drums we wish we had.

I`ve heard from several owners on this site that they sound like crap compared to modern snares.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#6
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Drum manufacturing like denstistry has come along way . I will

Def post pics of the process.

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Posted on 7 years ago
#7
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Here is Steve Maxwell playing his bb. Man he sounds great .

[ame]https://youtu.be/XdbEpUffvYs[/ame]

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Posted on 7 years ago
#8
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So, you're the one. I watched it when it was listed at $1999 and didn't sell... was going to make an offer to the seller. Good score!

Posted on 7 years ago
#9
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Hey I got the drum! Came safe and sound . Two of the clips essentially blew up when

I touched them.. they most likely were fracture and broke during the shipping. Took the calf skin head off or should I say pryed the head off .. inside is black .. under the skin is brass .. looks like this was stripped a long time ago .. although there is some dashes of black still there .. any comments on that would be helpful .. also how do I find replacement clips .. Ill post more pics soon

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Posted on 7 years ago
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