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Leedy Snare...but which one?

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Hello fellow Drumsters,

I'm in possesion of a lovely Leedy Snare, 14"x8" trouble is I cannot date it. Closest I have is 40's. I think it's a Marine Pearl Pyralin Wrap but the strainer is throwing me (no pun intended). It looks to me like a Ludwig 339 strainer which was used 1939-50, but the badge is from 1930-48. It has a date stamp stamped on the inside of the shell - 4607, but I don't know how to de-code that (july 1946???).

Any info would be appriciated.

May your calf-heads never go limp...!

Best

Paul

Posted on 15 years ago
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Welcome....pictures would be very helpful.

Posted on 15 years ago
#2
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You've got the decoder ring - July 1946 is the correct date. The throw could be a replacement - as suggested a picture is the best way to sort it out; also look for any extra holes where the strainer and butt are.

Posted on 15 years ago
#3
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Thanks chaps, I'll try and post some pics but I am a computer illiterate!!

As far as I can see there are no extra holes. The top rim is a replacement and the Damper is missing otherwise I see nothing 'strange'.

Nope, won't let me upload jpg files. Any suggestions?

Posted on 15 years ago
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Set your digital camera to the lowest resolution.

Then you can upload photos.

David

Posted on 15 years ago
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Thanks to David I can show you a photo.Thanks David

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Posted on 15 years ago
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That appears to be a Leedy Broadway model. Here is a 1950 catalog shot with that model.

[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/leedy_snare_drums/1950-leedy_snaredrums1.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 15 years ago
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From Paul 'Chumpy' Knowles

Thanks to David I can show you a photo.Thanks David

That's a great drum! Does it have extended snare wires? If not, I'd urge you to install them.

My drum is an early 50s Leedy & Ludwig... essentially the same design, but a 5.5x14. It came to me with a set of gut snares... nice for the symphony, but not right for my style. I replaced them with a Pearl extended set.

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Posted on 15 years ago
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From royal ace

That's a great drum! Does it have extended snare wires? If not, I'd urge you to install them.My drum is an early 50s Leedy & Ludwig... essentially the same design, but a 5.5x14. It came to me with a set of gut snares... nice for the symphony, but not right for my style. I replaced them with a Pearl extended set.

No it doese'nt but i might try them. Ta for the tip.

Chumpy

Posted on 15 years ago
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