Wow,

I play my Jazz Fest all the time and I can't remember. I think it has the standard slot. I'm not sure if you have a factory variation of if you have a modified you rim. The rims were COB in the sixties and I think into at least part of the seventies. I used to have two of 'em, one silver sparkle and one BDP. I wish I'd kept the silver sparkle drum, I've got a '69 silver sparkle kit.

Matt

I have a pre-serial number keystone badge silver sparkle Jazz Festival and it has a slot for the strings (or plastic strip) holding the snares to pass through.

Boy! I'm a few years late on this thread, but I had a similar question not long ago, that was answered before I posted a query.

I have a '71 Ludwig Standard snare with the same 2 hole set up. I thought it HAD to be an old school thing, but after looking at dozens of similar drums, I didn't see it anywhere. Looking with a magnifying glass, implied that they were "custom" work.

After nearly 2 years of wondering, an old friend popped up to solve the mystery. >>> The original owner sold him the set, without the snare. Then after some cajoling, the original owner threw in the snare.... in parts! with the snare side rim missing. No Worries, he thought, I have an old rim and a power drill... THAT'S EASY!!! (to borrow a quote from Monty Python & the Holy Grail - the bridge crossing questions scene).

So, he DIY'd it, then later sold the drums to someone else, who later sold them back to the original owner, who gave the snare to me - 2 holes intact - a decade later.

Food for thought. :2Cents:Party

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Yup....if ever you are in a bind...all places are flat outta snaresides..just take the drill to a standard hoop.

Ech....I have never done it...but have been desperate enuff to a few times....[/COLOR]

Just for fun - here's a pic of my Standard snare with the drilled holes for the snare cords. They've worked fine since '07.