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Vintage Premier Royal Ace Snare Drum Early 1960's

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Hello to all of you. As you can see ive bought another Royal Ace snare drum in mahogany duroplastic. It also comes with original drum key. The heads are ever play plus condition is as good as it gets. The wires are the original double 10's with 1 wire missing, soon put that right. The pics you see are from previous owner i am waiting for delivery. Obviously the drum with be totally stripped down and cleansed. Every nut washer bolt you name it will be cleaned. The drum will then be sent back out in top class condition. Have a look at this great drum.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Here are a couple more pics of this great snare drum.

Posted on 7 years ago
#2
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Another home run!!

Cheers

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Posted on 7 years ago
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Sean,

That is one beautiful drum ! looking forward to seeing it cleaned up as it does no tlook like it really needs much work.

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 7 years ago
#4
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Great looking snare! I love it when another mahogany duroplastic drum shows up.

-Tim

Posted on 7 years ago
#5
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Some pics of the restoration. Every single screw washer rod etc etc is in top class original condition. It even has original ever play heads. The hoops are immaculate. The wires original double 10's. The final pics are to come. This snare drum is as good as it gets.

Posted on 7 years ago
#6
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Top class drum and restore! This snare looks new and I cannot believe how nice that chrome is - the strainer pic in particular really shows that off. Nice job my friend!

-Doug

late 60s Ludwig Standard kit (blue strata)
late 60s Star kit (red satin)
Tama Rockstar Custom
a few snares ...
Posted on 7 years ago
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It was pretty clean to start with but all the washers and screws needed a good clean in the magic vinegar. The hoops were dirty. Basically it wasnt up to my grade of renovation. Now its a master piece and id put it up against anything out there.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Here is the royal ace early 60's. One wire missing but has now been replaced with original wire.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Here are another five pics. The snare drum all complete and original.

Posted on 7 years ago
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