Hi,

I recently acquired this 10-lug snare drum, that was reported as being a Leedy.

Though it has an early "Presto Strainer," closer inspection reveals a few inconsistensies.

-The first is the bearing edge consists of a fairly tight rounded edge (3/16 inch across), almost closing on the inside of the shell.

Leedy shells that I am familiar with, have a much wider flanged, angled edge (maybe 1/2 inch), followed by two more edge bends stiffening the shell.

-The next is that the shell is a one-piece, single bead design.

-Third, this is a 10-tube-lug shell.

- The placement of the Presto strainer makes it difficult to work properly.

-The tubes on the lugs look "improvised" to a degree.

-Lastly, the hoops are thinner and lighter weight than I am used to seeing on a Leedy drum.

-very minimal snare bed.

-modern t-rods fit properly.

Last pic is a 1924 Leedy shell.

Any help identifying this drum is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

- Larry