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Orange Sparkle Nikkan Snare?

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Hello-

I bought this snare and 2 others on Ebay a couple months back, and this is the only one that I have yet to identify. I've done some research, and I think it's a Nikkan, but I am really not sure. I just replaced the original heads, but I kept the original Pearl snares on the drum. It sounds awesome, very warm. I found another seller on Ebay who is selling one very similar (if not the same model) and claiming that it is a Rogers...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1960s-Nikkan-Snare-Drum-Orange-Sparkle-Rogers-/280607922299?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item415589187b#ht_500wt_1156

any info on this drum would be great. Thanks!

-i'll have some pictures up shortly.

Posted on 13 years ago
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here's some pictures of the snare-

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Posted on 13 years ago
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here's some more-

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Sorry i got no new info for your drum i just think it looks cool, it looks like something i would have bought if were at the right price Cool Dude

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Gkd, your snare is a Pearl made drum. The lugs, strainer, and style of the adjustment knobs tell the story. If the snare wires are original, it's very possible that it was badged as a Pearl as well. Love that orange sparkle!

The one on the ebay link, well, Nikkan, Hoshino, Pearl... will the real Slim Shady please stand up? There may be some evidence that Hoshino and Pearl are linked, even though that goes against the prevailing wisdom, so it's hard to say who the maker is. Still, a very cool drum as well. Thanks for posting!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Nikkan was an early Yamaha name. This is a pre-Yamaha snare.

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
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Posted on 13 years ago
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thanks for the help, i still have a lot to learn about vintage drums. :)

Posted on 13 years ago
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Wasnt early yamaha's yamaha nippon gakki?

From jonnistix

Nikkan was an early Yamaha name. This is a pre-Yamaha snare.

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 13 years ago
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From poppy79424

Wasnt early yamaha's yamaha nippon gakki?

Yes sir. Before Nippon Gakki, the name was Nikkan. It was the assembler they chose before they went full tilt into drum building, from what I have been able to gather. These MIJ are some funny stuff to get into.

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
http://www.youtube.com/user/karstenboy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffee...16613138379603
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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I saw some nippon ghakki drums once. They had some gaping holes and the guy had just hosed them off with a waterhose. Water was running out oof the stand when i picked them up and I said what the hell! He said "Oh I just rinsed them off with a water hose" I left

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 13 years ago
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