I just recently bought a very similar marching bass drum, only difference being its 26", single-tension and WFL. It sounds very good and will be even better when I tame it with a thicker batter head. I will make it a point to keep the original skin with a cool stain on the front!

Those old bass drums are very common, although to find a double tension one is much more desirable than the more commonly found single tension ones.

Bass drums don't have the collectibility of snares or sets...one with painted heads or rare finishes can bring some good $.

Yours would probably get between $150 and $300.

I just would like to add that in most cases there is no way of finding a precise year with these old drums.

There are date stamps on some drums, specific points of hardware changes and other ways to get close, like the badge..

So you have to live with a date range and be happy with that. I know it is not the best answer, but something we all have to live with when collecting vintage drums.

David

thanks guys.

What if any "spruce ups" would you do to this drum? Nothing, a dusting, or more?

Personally Id give the wood some orange oil, to clean it up a bit, but Ill leave it to the experts for tips.