Ralf - you're right, the picture of my WMP snare is in fact a Star, and is badged as a Star, (and appears to be exactly like yours).John - if I understand all of the posts, you are also right, as you commented that the aqua sparkle Stewart was made by Pearl, not the WMP drum. I did not post a pic of the strainer on the aqua sparkle Stewart, you ID' it by the lugsAnd the original question revolved around the chrome 10 lug Stewart. It has the same throw as the Star, so I am under the impression that its heritage would be Star.(?) I'm wondering if Wayne is looking into the drum that started this thread, the 10 lugger for $300?
Thanks for the vote of confidence! As to the original Q, Yessiree, it is. As for the value of the 10 lugger, although it is a nice snare, even King Beats aren't bringing that much today, just the way the market is now.