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Revere Marching Snare

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I bought another vintage marching snare on ebay :) This one is a Revere (listing says 13.5" x 11"), so I'm assuming it is a 13x9 shell. Will probably get it later this week. I know E.W. Kent made Revere but any additional info anyone has on this snare would be appreciated. I will probably convert it to dual tension so I can actually play it in a modern setting.

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Posted on 4 years ago
#1
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Very neat looking snare...Maybe a 14x10 shell? Can you post a pic of the throw when you receive it?

Will be a nice little project...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
#2
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From grantro

Very neat looking snare...Maybe a 14x10 shell? Can you post a pic of the throw when you receive it? Will be a nice little project...Cheers

Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting it. Yes, I will post more pics when I get it.

Posted on 4 years ago
#3
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Some before and after pics! The shell doesn't have reinforcement rings and is super thin. The hoops are warped but I think they will work. Sounds pretty good even though the snare beds are cut really deep. I like how it turned out :) I used white vinegar and canola oil to bring out the shine and it worked great!

Posted on 4 years ago
#4
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Thumbs up!! Another save!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
#5
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From grantro

Thumbs up!! Another save!!Cheers

Thanks! Pretty cool little snare drum...and it is a 13" instead of 14" which is kinda cool.

Posted on 4 years ago
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From ardrummer

Thanks! Pretty cool little snare drum...and it is a 13" instead of 14" which is kinda cool.

So, do you think that it was originally a tom that was converted into a snare? The deep snare beds may be evidence of a conversion...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
#7
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From grantro

So, do you think that it was originally a tom that was converted into a snare? The deep snare beds may be evidence of a conversion...Cheers

I'm pretty sure has always been a snare because there were no extra holes in the shell. The snare beds on some of these old marching snares were really deep...the calf skin heads contoured to the shell much easier than modern heads. That 30's Slingerland had deep beds as well. I got it tuned up and it sound good and was able to get the excessive snare buzz to go away.

Posted on 4 years ago
#8
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It definitely has mojo!! Enjoy the drum!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
#9
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Here is a video of the completed drum with sound demo. [ame="https://youtu.be/h_vVAGmXRi4"]https://youtu.be/h_vVAGmXRi4[/ame]

Posted on 4 years ago
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