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I haven't been able to identify the date value of my Slingerland snare, mainly because it doesn't fit perfectly into any of the posted catagories. Can anyone help? Here is a description and pic:

Slingerland Snare

Shell: wood

Finish: original may have been Diamond Pearl or Antique

Badge: pre WWII: Brass Cloud Badge (Chicago)

Dimensions: 7-8" x 14"

Interior Finish: Natural

Hardware: 8 streamline lugs, Rim-Bottom: Single Flange hoop and Rim Clip

Strainer: rapid strainer for string, no extension bridges, standard butt no date stamp or markings

[COLOR="Navy"]mmoitzh:

I'm afraid your picture is too small and unclear, which, even combined with your description, makes it impossible to give a definitive analysis. If you could provide a bit better imagery, include an interior view, etc that would help enormously.

That said, a few observations / questions. The drum certainly has been worked over, as you indicate. The top hoop and tension rods visible are not original. I can't clearly see the badge but if pre-WWII as you indicate then the 3-point strainer is a retrofit post-war. It looks like the bottom hoop might be single-flanged with clips, is that right? Is the interior mahogany (reddish brown) or maple (blondish) along with the maple reinforcing rings?

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