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My Leedy Drums - Stolen Last viewed: 3 hours ago

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I posted a couple of years back about a beautiful set of 1963 Leedy drums that I inherited. They belonged to my father-in-law, who was a working musician in the 60's and 70's. When he passed, my wifes siblings decided they should go to the only other drummer in the family, which is me. I played them, exclusively, for the past two years. I played a show this past Saturday and didn't get home until 2:30 in the morning. I was so tired, I decided to unload them in the morning. Bad decision. Someone took the whole kit from my car, along with all of my cymbals and the drum throne.

I live in the south bay area of Los Angeles. If anyone in this area hears word or sees a gold sparkle 1963 leedy drum kit for sale, please pm me. It's not just a drum kit to me. These have some serious sentimental value to me and my wife.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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sorry for yr loss..

I sometimes do the same thing (leave in car after a gig)

never again,.,,

Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.

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Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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> Bad decision

I empathize with you. The only time I had drums stolen from me was under identical circumstances. I was ripped off -while- I was breaking down from a gig! I left the drums alone for no more than 5 minutes as I ran back into the club to get paid and grab the last of the gear. By the time I got back to my car... gone! Everything.

Watch Craigs' List and local music stores. Send flyers with your contact info, offer of reward and pictures of the drums, to every pawn shop/Buy & Sell in town!

I'll keep a good thought for you, hope you get them back.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Post this on facebook on any of the music/musician groups you may be a member of, hope you find the thieving magpie !!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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that sucks even worse as the family heirloom if i see any this way in chicago ill look ...

why not put add reward no questions asked !

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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I'll keep an eye out in SD as well.

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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Keep a watch at Guitar Center and other retailers that buy used.

My kit:
Ludwig Vistalite Big Beat set consisting of:
14” X 22” bass, 16” X 16” floor tom, 8” X 12” ride tom, 9” X 13” ride tom, 5” X 14” snare
Ludwig 201 Speed King bass drum pedal
Ludwig 1124 Spur-lok hit-hat with Ludwig Standard Paiste 14” cymbals (760 & 770 gr) with ching-ring
Two Ludwig Standard S-270 cymbals stands
18” Zildjian crash cymbal (1550 gr) and 20” Zildjian ride cymbal (2130 gr) with CAMCO sizzler
Gibraltar motorcycle seat-style drum throne with backrest
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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Sorry about the loss, a guitarist I worked with had an L series Strat. stolen from his car, six months later he had a call from the police.. they had found it in a pawnshop... you can be lucky..

You should post a pic on here too.. we are all devoted scourers of the web...

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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oh brother Im so sorry to hear that

best of luck, hope the DB gets his just deserts

Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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Thanks everyone. I made flyers to pass around to neighbors, pawn shops and music stores, offering a reward. They have a pic of the kit. I also informed my network of musicians who have spread the word. The response from my fellow musicians has restored my faith in humanity. I will try to post a pic later. Gonna keep an eye on craigslist and ebay too.

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1963 Leedy
1990 Pearl BLX
Posted on 11 years ago
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