Farnes - When dating this drum, keep in mind it has the single flange hoops (probably brass “no rust” type as Ludwig mentioned in the early 20s “All Metal Separate Tension” model). Is there a logo on this drum? If so what does it say and where is it located?
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FARNES: You did extremely well! Congratulations!Excited
I just love those old wooden bass drums. They sound like cannons, especially with the original calfskin heads. I was fortunate enough a few years ago to find an old J.W. York & Sons kit with a 26" bass that actually had lights installed that came with a 16", yes 16", wooden snare. I've attached a couple pics for you to see. It's my understanding that the J.W.York & Sons Company operated out of Grand Rapids, Michigan from the 1890s to the late 1920s.
Both bass drum heads are original calfskins. However, the side with the two women on it was apparently done by the original owner. You gotta just love that artwork (lol)!Jumping2
Nothing better than the sight of a young lady playing a ukelele and another with an hour-glass figure in a flowing gown. Priceless! I had the vintage radio microphone added to the resonant side.
I believe that the snare drum stand that came with my snare might be identical to yours. I also have the identical bass drum pedal as the one you just picked up with the cymbal beater. I've added a pic of the cymbal (10") & mount that would be installed on the lower end of the bass drum to be hit by the striker attached to the beater on the foot pedal. Lots of fun!Yes Sir
vmore -- The kick does have two small spurs mounted onto the hoop. I was thinking that this might mean that the bass drum was a marching drum that with add-on spurs for use in a trap set.
Gilnar - thank you for the congrats. My wife and I go yard saling a lot. What we do is to make sure we get out of the house before sunrise, and start driving around to the sales we're interested in even though we're hours early to the adv'd start time and try to catch folks as they're just setting up.
510 -- Thanks for the great Ludwig snare thread link. The snares are not Ludwig. They say "Snappi-Snares, James Pat. 1207825"
Here's the snare logo:
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the snappi snares are the real deal ,I hope there still good?? and you are correct on your assumption about the bass drum it can and was both a set and a marching drum, but yours is a set bass drum and this was a drum set back in the day!!!
OldSchool == Killer set!! Just awesome. I love the artwork. Do you play your kit a lot?
I'm feeling a little sick after viewing your pics because there was one of those hand-drums at the yard sale that I did not buy. I didn't realize it was a part of the set. I also left behind a tamborine. Oh well. Live and learn.
The snare stand is a Ludwig, too. I also got those percussion pieces that are all a Ludwig -- even a Ludwig slide whistle. Too cool!!
vmore -- the snares are good I'm happy to say.
Since my last post I removed the rims and gave the shell & rims a dry wipe-down with a soft cloth. It didn't do much good, but some. I found that one of the claws is broken. I guess I should expect some damage. At least it's a small piece and not the shell. Does anyone have one of these claws to sell?
On the bright side is that I Googled up the xylophone, and it turns out to be a winner. Deagen's are apparently top-notch. So now I need a stand for it.
This great deal I got is going to get a little expensive --- because the kick drum heads are not useable.
Yeah I was going to get to the deagan there top of the line! that will be expensive to restore! the rim clips on your snare drum there will probably be more than one them will end up breaking! you can post in the wanted section for them! you won't have to spend all that much 125-150 or so for heads and rims clips!
Man, go back in the morning and see if the China Tom is still there, as those are worth a penny or a few...And it goes with the kit. And the tambo too, don't forget the tambo!
Yeah - I'm going back tomorrow to see if they're having the yard sale for a second day. I'm trying not to kick myself right now.
FARNES: Thanks for the kind words regarding my kit! I appreciate it. I've actually used my kit mainly as a vintage display piece in my music room.
A question, if I may: Are you looking for a rim clip for your snare drum or a claw for your bass drum? I might be able to help you out depending on the item you need.
OldSchool -- I'm looking for a snare drum rim clip. I'm holding my breath right now.
