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My first engraved drum ! Now what ? Last viewed: 7 hours ago

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Hey guys I scored my first engraved snare. It's a little lower on the food chain than most engraved drums but still really cool. It's an early Leedy Black Elite with Multi-Model engraved on the hoop. Shell looks to be in pretty good shape other then a slight indentation over one of the strainer holes. But there are no extra holes or anything crazy. The gold paint on the hoops and lugs is pretty far gone. Look okay in pictures but trust me they are jacked.

Looking for info on the approximate year and how to clean and restore these types of drums. I would like to initially like to just give it a bath to knock the 60 or 70 years of funk off this thing but I am a little scared to use anything that might damage the finish.

Any info and links are greatly appreciated.

Derek

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
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skapunk - Congrats on scoring a great vintage drum! The man you want to talk to is, Mike Curotto. PM him with a photo of your snare along with your question about how best to detail the drum. Mike is 'The Man' when it comes to restoring those old-timers.

Enjoy it for many years to come...

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks John. I got in contact with Mike when I first got the drum and he was finishing up a drum lesson. He seemed eager to give me some advice but I have had trouble getting back in contact with him for whatever reason.

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
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That drum is awesome man. I would be very proud to own and play that sweet drum.

Gretsch Nitron Glass New Classic 2010 8/10/12/14/16/22
Yamaha Cherry Wood Recording Custom 1987/2005 8/10/12/13/14/16/22
Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl 1966 5x14 S.S./13/16/22
Gretsch wood finish 1959 5x14/13/16/22
Slingerland Radio King Capri Pearl 5x14 Radio King
Gretsch Silver Sparkle Catalina Club Bop 2008 18/14/12/10/5x14
Gretsch Silver Sparkle/Black Stripe Catalina Club Mod kit 22/10/12/16
Posted on 13 years ago
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Looks like a drum I was bidding on at a non feeBay auction. I hope you got it cheap.

**** I BUY ROGERS DRUMS *****
Posted on 13 years ago
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It was a non feebay auction. Didn't really get it cheap. Around 400.00 plus shipping to AZ. I thought the price was about right considering the condition and current market. but i really wanted one for my collection.

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
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