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Latest Acquisition - 10 Lug Supreme Snare

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Hi All,

Just wanted to share a couple of pics of my latest addition to the ol' snare collection.

It's a 10 lug steel shell Supreme snare, of Star origin, I believe, based on the lugs and snare strainer. There are no dents on the shell and the chrome is awesome condition for 40 odd years. This is only after a light cleanup.

The only issue I've seen so far is the adjustment knob on the snare strainer is loose in the shell, but I don't think it's broken as nothing is rattling around inside the drum. Easy fix either way...

Bryan

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1985 Tama Superstar piano black (original owner)
85-86 Tama Superstar piano white
early 60's Trixon Luxus champagne
mid 60's Star WMP
early 70's Star 'silky blue'
early 70's Stewart metallic blue
early 70's Stewart psychedelic lava pearl
late 60's Coronet bronze strata
late 60's Coronet blue diamond pearl
2004 Arbiter Flats Pro
early 70's Stewart Fantasia pearl
early 70's Star blue satin flame
early 70's Star jet black double kick kit
Posted on 12 years ago
#1
Posts: 2242 Threads: 380

That's a beautiful drum, Bryan! I have a set of Supremes and my snare is identical. In the past, I have used the kit for jobs and when tuned, it sounded quite good. Again, congratulations, sir!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
Posts: 1432 Threads: 110

Nice one.

This badge looks like being like brandnew Hmmmm

I know the elder badges of Supreme: So, is this really the genuine one of 30/ 40 years ago?

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
Posts: 101 Threads: 11

Hi Ralf. I don't know the 'elder Supreme badge' so I guess I'm not sure. The rest of the drum looks right for the era. It is all Star type hardware, etc. But if someone made another badge,....I guess it's possible. Since @Salty has a set of Supreme's... Salty, are your badges the same?

Bryan

1985 Tama Superstar piano black (original owner)
85-86 Tama Superstar piano white
early 60's Trixon Luxus champagne
mid 60's Star WMP
early 70's Star 'silky blue'
early 70's Stewart metallic blue
early 70's Stewart psychedelic lava pearl
late 60's Coronet bronze strata
late 60's Coronet blue diamond pearl
2004 Arbiter Flats Pro
early 70's Stewart Fantasia pearl
early 70's Star blue satin flame
early 70's Star jet black double kick kit
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 2413 Threads: 336

Hey Skink,

Nice nice snare!! You are likely missing the shell nut that the post is supposed to screw into, just like the Zoomatic design if you have one of those to reference. Some MIJ snares also used that design (use of the shell nut). Sometimes these can be a challenge to find, though, if you are feeling ambitious, you may try to make one.

I bet that would sound like a million bucks!

John

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
Posts: 2242 Threads: 380

Yep, the badges are identical, Bryan. Mine are mint as well. In my oipinion. you have the real thing! I'm positive!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
Posts: 2242 Threads: 380

Hi again, Bryan!

I just checked out everything on my snare just to be sure. They are identical!!! No question! If you ever want to sell it, please contact me. Thanks, Bryan.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
Posts: 442 Threads: 102

amazing looking drum for that age! awesome!!!! hope it sounds as it looks!!!

Posted on 12 years ago
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