I had a Ludwig snare in the 1950's purchased in the late 1930's. The snare had a stain finish under a clear coat, probably lacquer.

I played an old parade drum, make unknown, from the early 1940's with a stained shell.

I want to try and find out if Slingerland offered, or could make shells in the middle 1960's, with stained finishes rather than wraps or paint. If so, is there any way to find out what stain colors might have been available?

Thank you in advance for your replies.