Hello!
I'm a New Member and need some help with a snare drum that we own. We have a drum that was purchased for my Husband back in 1954 by his parents. He believes the drum was purchased in Bakersfield, CA. and we don't have any idea how much was paid for it back then? It was probably a second hand store or perhaps a Music Store? He used it for awhile in an Elementary School Band and then decided he rather play a Baritone in the school band. But he kept the Drum and then loaned it to a Cousin who had it for awhile. The Cousin did return the drum and had changed the bottom skin to a Remo Weather King Ambassador Batter. We don't know why he changed it, perhaps it had been damaged? We believe that the Batterhead is Original. Anyway the Drum has been stored at his Mother's home well over 45 years now in her cupboard. We are clearing out the home now and want to do something with this Vintage Drum? I was thinking about selling it on eBay and want to make sure that I describe it correctly and that I start it at a fair price.
This Drum has 8 lugs and looks like it is a 5x14 and someone said "I measured it wrong and that it was a 4x14"? Really not sure about how to measure it? The Shell is Black & has Brass Scrolls or Waves around the outside. It says "LUDWIG CHICAGO" near the Strainer. The Strainer has "Pat. Pend." on the handle. I looked this drum up on the internet and they called it a "Black Beauty" and dated it 1920-1925. I'm not sure about the Hoops? The top hoop looks like it might be Original. But the bottom hoop is a metal color that is different from the top hoop? That's really all I know about this Drum.
I was wondering from my pictures attached below, if you could tell us what year it might be for sure Also approx. value to a collector? I would appreciate any advice or comments. Thank You So Much! Wendy
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