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Looking for 1920s examples, painted Bass Drum Heads Last viewed: 0 seconds ago

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From Snowdog

I don't have anything that old, but seeing your topic and the "cool" icon I immediately thought of this...I acquired some used drum heads years ago, and among them were a 20" plastic and 22" calfskin that were both hand-painted with the logo you see below (picture is the calf head). Probably from the early 1960's period. It appears to be tempera paint, and if I read my "pictographs" correctly I think it stands for "Joe Cool" but I can't be certain.Jeff

Are you sure these heads didn't come from this "Joe Cool?" Look at how the glasses match!

Posted on 14 years ago
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Yes! David - you have come through again. I, along with everyone else I'm sure, apreciate all your work with this site. This is a fantastic website....good work!

From TheHotIron

Thanks a MILLION David! Providing us with so much historical info is, for myself at least, very, very appreciated!!!Bowing

Posted on 14 years ago
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From TheHotIron

Mikey-Yes, I've not the resources to obtain any old catalogs from that era,... at least I have not run into any thus far.I see them on ebay from time to time, but from other eras and the asking prices are a bit zany.I'd appreciate any and all info and assistance you may be able to provide! Always happy to learn more about history!!Help2

I've identified that my "oil-painted color scene" is called "Spanish Dancers" from a 1927 Ludwig catalog pic on this website. I didn't even know it was there until I brought it home and took the drum apart. . . Was being used as a coffee table and I bought it at an estate sale for $200. Measures 28"x16" and has 12 brass tension rods. I'm not a drummer so I don't know what I'm looking at. Any info would be greatly appreciated.:confused: There are two ebay sellers right now with different painted heads from this same era. . . search Ludwig bass drum and you'll see them

Posted on 13 years ago
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I wonder why there were so many bucolic scenes (windmills, lakes etc.)

BTW, Chick Webb's painted bass drum attached.

Patrick

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Posted on 13 years ago
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