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30's Slingy bass? Last viewed: 2 seconds ago

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Just picked this up at a flea market for $50. 14" x 28" I think it's from 1928-1940 era? WMP, tight and no rips. A few small cigarette burns near the top (character). 2 small extra holes where the piece of wood is. Pretty much complete but two of the T rods are broken. Looks like all nickel. It had the original calf skin on the beater side. The interior is mint! Should I restore or just a good clean. one hoop was cracked at one point and someone made a metal brace (easy fix). Any ideas on pinning down the date and also a value? Is this a Broadkaster era? Thanks..Rich.

Posted on 11 years ago
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It is a 40's model. these 14x28" bass drums are awesome sounding !!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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here are some more pics

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I would say early 40's..if not late 30's..

Cigar lugs and the "S" on the t rods are giveaways....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Man that's a screamin deal for $50. Nice score. Inside looks day 1 fresh too. That'll clean up real nice. Badge looks like late 30's to early 40's version. What are your plans for this one? I'll double your money if your selling it. LoLoLoLo

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks guys, what's the best way to clean up the nickel. The lugs all have the original felt packing inside. Rich.

Posted on 11 years ago
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All nice and clean, hardware next

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Tried cleaning one lug. Not too bad. Only 23 more to go!!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Very nice~! What ever you did for lug clean up and polish looks great. The shell really cleaned up nicely too.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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From FFR428

Very nice~! What ever you did for lug clean up and polish looks great. The shell really cleaned up nicely too.

I read here on a post a while ago to use Mothers mag aluminum polish for nickel, just happened to have some. Worked great

Posted on 11 years ago
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