that's a decent price. I would jump on it. It would be an aluminum shell. The big thing to look for is pitting or flaking of the chrome on the shell. That is a common issue with these drums.

O yeah I'd say $140 is fair.

do it. they sound amazing...

mike

Absolutely. This drum sells close to $300 on ebay. It looks to be in good condition, I can't see any major pitting in the picture. The name engraved on the batter side hoop is a bit of a flaw, but that's not a huge deal. Absolutely worth $140 and a great sounding drum.

$140 is a good deal

I paid 175.00 for mine in similar condition. Yours looks a little better but it will look great once polished. Get it and buy some Simichrome chrome polish. You can get it on eBay if you can't find it locally. Take your drum apart and polish the lugs separately from the shell. Be careful if you have large pits as they may flake if you apply heavy pressure while polishing. Aside from Ludwig's chrome issues with these drums, they really are truly awesome snare drums. I think it's one of the best snare drums ever made and everyone should own one who is a serious drummer and or collector. As with a lot of legendary designs it is its simplicity that makes this classic truly a joy to play.

Thanks for giving me the "green light"! I figured it was a decent deal, just needed some reassurance.