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Salem Snare

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Hello All,

A friend of mine just acquired a WMP 13" x 5" wood Salem snare. It definitely is vintage MIJ because of the grain pattern of the wood. Has anyone ever heard of this "brand" of MIJ? Just looking to get any info for him.

The badge is an oval like Star badge that is black in color and it just says Salem on it.

Sorry that I don't have any pics at the moment. He emailed them to me, but they are in the wrong format so I can't resize them to within the Forum's restrictions.

If I figure out how to change the format, I will gladly post pics.

Thanks in advance

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 14 years ago
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I,ve seen a few over the years,but i thought they were more like Stewart drums,as they look very similar...Actually,they all look sort of similar dont they?

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Posted on 14 years ago
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I got another new one to add to the collection, got it for 10, and it is a 9 ply bass. 20", in blue sparkle. "Sorento" is the new badge.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Jonnistix, something is wrong with your photo:

Either the badge (Star, as we agreed in our earlier discussions) or the tom holder bracket (Pearl-like) was mounted afterwards ...

? :confused: ?

Ralf

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Posted on 14 years ago
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From Ralf

Jonnistix, something is wrong with your photo:Either the badge (Star, as we agreed in our earlier discussions) or the tom holder bracket (Pearl-like) was mounted afterwards ... ? :confused: ? Ralf

Yep, it has been hacked. The mount is a later addition. I have the original Star large rail. I may, or may not, reinstall it. It is one of the 9 ply shells, and since I acquired a 3 ply as well, it may go to that one instead. The 9 ply was more of a "you have to take it if you want that wood hoop even tho it goes with the other drum" I only wanted the one, but was rather forced to take 2 20" bass drums. Now I have 3 20" bass, all in blue sparkle. Only one is unmolested. That would be the Majestic.

Anyone need a 20" bass? I think I have one to let go of. I will make any needed repairs, and may even refinish in a custom do.

"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 14 years ago
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