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From MarkCase

I think this may take two steps. I would like to get it playable for her. I think this would make her day. The second step: I would like to restore it. Not afraid to learn and try things. Thanks!

To be fair Mark, and with all due respect to Mike, I think many, if not most on here would just go with modern plastic heads on this drum. Mike's suggestions for head models would work fine. Be careful with the old clips that hold the rims down when tensioning as they are prone to snap. Good modern replacements are available though. Good luck

Andrew

Golden Curtain
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Posted on 9 years ago
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Looks like a Leedy Utility to me and although the one I had was stamped on the top hoop, I suspect there are others that aren't. Really great little snare with a terrific sound. I put Aquarian American Heritage heads top and bottom. Should restore really well.

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 9 years ago
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The saga continues. We do not have a 'drum shop' in Greensboro. We have Guitar Center, Moore Music, and quite a few small private shops. I have not been able to find a head for the drum. 14" is too big and 13" way too small.

I am attaching a picture of the tape measure. I really appreciate the help in locating the heads for this drum.

Posted on 9 years ago
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Here is the tape measure from edge of metal rim to edge of metal rim. Thanks

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Posted on 9 years ago
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That's a regular 14" drum and will take a normal 14" head.

Posted on 9 years ago
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From MarkCase

The saga continues. We do not have a 'drum shop' in Greensboro. We have Guitar Center, Moore Music, and quite a few small private shops. I have not been able to find a head for the drum. 14" is too big and 13" way too small. I am attaching a picture of the tape measure. I really appreciate the help in locating the heads for this drum.

There is 2112 drum shop in Raleigh.

Not sure of how much help he could be though.

The only "Drum Shop" in Charlotte closed long ago. Cooked Egg

www.macdrums.com
Posted on 9 years ago
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From Rich K.

That's a regular 14" drum and will take a normal 14" head.

None of them fit. We tried 8 different ones at Guitar Center and 6 of them at Moore Music.

Posted on 9 years ago
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I'd say your drum maybe British or European and an odd size. I have a Carlton drum that measures roughly the same. You will need to get somebody to make you some calf heads. Looks like your old heads still have the flesh hoops (the wood hoops around the edge of the head) so it shouldn't be too hard. Hopefully someone here can suggest somewhere to get them done. You may need to send the old heads/flesh hoops away to someone maybe.

My Carlton in the photo

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Andrew

Golden Curtain
www.myspace.com/garagelandnz
Posted on 9 years ago
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