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This is either a Tromsa or Trowa not sure. But definetly a german snare drum;-)

The strainer is mostly used on Tromsa snare drums from the 60s era! In my country the go for about 60 to 120 Euro - it depends on the state they are in!

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Christian

Thanks Christian!

The ad lists it as a John Grey, but the lack of badge explains that. I googled it and it looks like it could be a Tromsa. I suppose I can swap out the hoops if I don't like the sound (going to go look at it Monday), but luckily the strainer is in good shape. I have a feeling I'd have to drill if/when it goes bad.

Wrap and buttplate are good as well. All that considered, would $100 USD be a fair offer? Thanks.

Do you realize it a has single tension lugs; thus having little possibility of varying the tension of the batter and reso seperately?

Like bartw says it´s single tension you should also keep that in mind. The shell of the snare is very surley beech! I am sure it´s a Tromsa! We have to wait till George (Father42) chimes in here, let´s see what he says:-) but it´s no John Grey thats for sure!

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Christian

Have a look here

http://www.ekki.bplaced.de/tromsa/tromsa_pic/tromsa2015_06.jpg

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Christian

Thanks all! I knew single tension might limit it a bit but I've never played a single tension snare and figured it may be able to do a couple of things. Like I said, I'm wondering if it'd be a cool niche snare with at least a usable range to nail something a little different than an average wood snare (wouldn't use it as a main). For a price in the $100-$125 range, I thought it could be worth adding to the stash. I only have 3 snares at the moment and only 1 wood.

These snares are normaly quite dark and dry in sound!

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Christian