There's an illustration of a Professional Outfit at this site which shows a pdf of The Guide to Vintage Drums by John Aldridge (which is totally awesome btw):
Here it says how drummers of that time were called upon to supply sound effects for stage and silent film. I'm getting a kcik out this esoecually because my grandfather (who has passed away) was a violinist who actually played in silent movie theaters back then (he was actually a classical player).
Wicked score man! That is really great. Not sure if I missed it, but did you go back for the other drum and tambourine?
Deagan instruments are the best. I had a very small xylophone that I got for $20 and sold for $70; looking back I wish I would've held on to it.
You may be able to identify yours here:
http://www.wadeculbreath.com/deagan/index.html
It's a keeper in my opinion, as is all of that stuff!
Tillerva - thanks for the link to Deagen. The xylo is a "Drummers Special" #842. It's missing the legs, though. Still sounds in perfect tune!
What an awesome find!
