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From Rik_Everglade

This was mine, and the most beautiful drum set. Sold it about six years ago, now I wish that I hadn't. Absolutely pristine Leedy Red Ripple.

My God, I'll bet you are kicking yourself every day for selling those. I just scored a blue sparkle '65 Leedy set; 12, 14 and 20."

Posted on 7 years ago
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From DrumBob

My God, I'll bet you are kicking yourself every day for selling those. I just scored a blue sparkle '65 Leedy set; 12, 14 and 20."

You picked up a great set! I shouldn't have sold mine: I just don't know why...I didn't play out with this set, I was always afraid that it would get damaged. But it sounded great, even the snare had a great sound.

Posted on 7 years ago
#72
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Does anyone own a green sparkle 30s/40s Leedy set? I've never seen a full set online, only snares!

Posted on 7 years ago
#73
Posts: 284 Threads: 66

Saw this thread and thought I"d post a photo of my 'new' 1938 WMP Leedy Parallel which I received last week in the mail from the US. It's my wife's gift to me for our 28th wedding anniversary! 8"x14" with engraved hoops and in great overall condition. As you can see from the photos, the wrap has detached slightly in a couple of locations and I think that this is because someone used heads that were too tight but I have replaced them with Aquarian Vintage heads which are a looser fit. I normally look for drums to restore but this one was so lovely I couldn't resist it. Oh, and it sounds great too!

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"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 7 years ago
#74
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From Gerard Ball

Saw this thread and thought I"d post a photo of my 'new' 1938 WMP Leedy Parallel which I received last week in the mail from the US. It's my wife's gift to me for our 28th wedding anniversary! 8"x14" with engraved hoops and in great overall condition. As you can see from the photos, the wrap has detached slightly in a couple of locations and I think that this is because someone used heads that were too tight but I have replaced them with Aquarian Vintage heads which are a looser fit. I normally look for drums to restore but this one was so lovely I couldn't resist it. Oh, and it sounds great too!

Beautiful Gerard! Where did you find this one?

Andrew

Golden Curtain
www.myspace.com/garagelandnz
Posted on 7 years ago
#75
Posts: 284 Threads: 66

Just a lucky spot on EBay. It was love at first sight!

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 7 years ago
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My dysfunctional sparkling Leedy orphan "set" is starting to grow!

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Posted on 6 years ago
#77
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Very nice additions to this thread, guys!! Awesome!!

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 6 years ago
#78
Posts: 771 Threads: 132

2 of my faves 20/12/12/16 light blue pearl and 20/13/16 natural mahogany teamed up with a killer 6.5" x 14" mahogany (blury) snare.

Keep fixing them up...
Posted on 6 years ago
#79
Posts: 5291 Threads: 226

Let`s see more Leedy`s!!

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 6 years ago
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