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Leedy Snare can somebody tell me anything about it? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hy VDF Buddys:-)

just looked at this Leedy Snare, but not sure if its real?

The owner says its build 1943, can someone confirm, or at least tell me something about that drum?

http://www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/freizeit-hobby-kulinarik/leedy-vintage-snare-14x7-71380986?adId=71380986

Posted on 11 years ago
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That looks like a Leedy Broadway to me, if it's 1943 it will be 3 ply, the hoops have lost a lot of the nickel plating showing the brass, it should be stamped inside with the date.

Leedy Broadways are one of my favourite snares, nice drum

Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Judging from the badge I'd guess mid-late 40's (www.vintagedrumguide.com/leedy_badges.html). Also see www.vintagedrumguide.com/leedy_snare_page.html#, scan down to a 1946 Leedy snare.

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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It appears to be a standard 6.5 x 14" shell stripped of its original wrap and rather crudely refinished. The chrome (or nickel) plating has been removed from the hoops. Lacking details, it's impossible to ascertain type or condition of the strainer and butt. The Leedy Broadway had snare bridges to accommodate an extended wire set.

All in all, I'd say a rather bad deal.

Ron

Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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@royal ace

Thxs for your comment. I was thinking something like that;-)Cool1 Could somebody of you guys show a real Leedy of that vintage?

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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These are Leedy & Ludwig 'Broadway Standards' from the early 50s... a 5.5" and a 6'5"... essentially the same drums as the earlier (pre-Ludwig) Leedy Broadway Standards.

Ron

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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Here's a couple of 40s........

Kevin
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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OK, thank you! The look awesome! I am sure the sound great;-)

Thanks for sharing the pics!Cool1

Maybe i can ask the owner for a lower price and restore the snare?

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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Her a pic of the strainer:-)

Posted on 11 years ago
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