I bought this snare from a forum member and spent the last couple of days cleaning it up. It's a cool drum and the price was very fair. What I'd like to know is the specific model (Hollywood Ace or Radio King?). The badge suggests late 50s and it has nickel plated lugs and bottom hoop. The top hoop was replaced and the strainer was too (one very small extra hole). The wrap is remarkable for its age with only slight fading under the lugs. Or could it be a rewrap and how can you tell? It's a 14x7 BTW.
Also the snare wires are old and missing a couple of strands and I understand Puresound did replacement ones but not anymore? Do any of you use standard wires with cord with this strainer set-up or is that not going to work.
The badge is pretty bent up and I guess it may have been removed at some point. Is there a recommended way to straighten it so it sits flat without removing it?
Again, I'm totally happy with the purchase and it's going to get some action.
