Neat. Looks to have the one year only ('85) foil badge. How about a serial?

Thanks man. Serial is 578861, which would put it right at 1985 by Dr. Wenk's chart - definitely a foil badge. I knew there were a limited run of these (and maple too I think?) and adding a 6 1/2 brass to the collection was certainly appealing. It just needs heads and some surface cleaning. Replacement hoops are going to be a bear to find...

Sweet catch. Haven't seen one that late in factory production before, very cool. You can find replacement hoops at drumfactorydirect.com . I don't think they are brass though, but are the correct style. Correct Chrome over brass ones pop up on ebay somewhat frequently.

Thanks man. DFD is great and they are close to me as well. I'd take correct style over material at this point, as a combination of a 6 hole bottom and a 12 hole top will require some patience in any type of metal! May need to search for a similar marching hoop for the top. The internal muffler is missing as well but that's not really a biggie. I remove them all for playing purposes and store them, and a standard Slingy muffler should be relatively easy to find if/when I go to sell it.

Cheers...

I don't think Drum Factory Direct have the 12 hole, not sure about the six though..

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Hey longjohn, wouldn't the factory hoops for this drum be chrome on steel (COS) sticksavers?

Yes should be.. but.. 12 lug batter & a six lug snare side I don't (think)? they have done repo's of..

Cheers

John

Neat snare!!

Cheers

DFD doesn't currently advertise a 6-hole snare side, but if you send them a note, they might be able to help.