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Steady Freddy
03-16-2008, 09:48 PM
This came in a few days ago. DW member Mikey O made me aware of this drum on ebay and I used the buy it now price.

While the drum was listed as "mint" it did have a very small spot where the chrome had flaked off. About the size of a pencil eraser. I'd give it a solid 98%. Given it's age the drum is in remarkable condituion.

I changed the heads, snare cords, wires, and lubed the rods. That may cause a purist to have a fit but, I bought this as a players drum and not a collectable.

The drum sounds great. Looking down at it was kinda wierd. I spent my youth with one of these things between my knees. I immediatly remembered the look.

Anyway here's a few snap shots of the snare.
Mendozart
03-17-2008, 12:03 AM
She's a beauty Fred! Enjoy.
Michael G
03-17-2008, 12:13 AM
That is in even better condition than mine.

You better take good care of that.
rmandelbaum
03-17-2008, 12:36 AM
Great find!

I have one and I love it, the most versatile snare I own
ethanos
03-17-2008, 02:10 AM
That's sweet. Man, I gotta get a new snare drum...
MikeyOdrums
03-17-2008, 02:30 AM
FREDDY!!! I am glad you are happy with it! All things considered that one blemish is very minute. the thing is mint I personally played that drum and I almost bought it myself, but it did not fit into the budget! I hope you enjoy it and play it a lot!!!!! Take care!
Mikey o
Steady Freddy
03-17-2008, 02:40 AM
FREDDY!!! I am glad you are happy with it! All things considered that one blemish is very minute. the thing is mint I personally played that drum and I almost bought it myself, but it did not fit into the budget! I hope you enjoy it and play it a lot!!!!! Take care!
Mikey o

I'm very happy with it. I played it last Thursday when it came and, again today. The new heads are settling in and, I adjusted the wires a little. The snare cord is still stretching.

The drum sounds and looks great. I was lucky to find this one. Thanks again!

Thanks for the kind words guys. It'l be played plenty and pampered when it's not on the stand.
stickers
03-17-2008, 02:40 AM
Classic Drum. A true keeper. Enjoy. We should all be jealous.
ArtyZ
03-17-2008, 03:01 AM
May I ask what you paid for it?
Steady Freddy
03-17-2008, 03:13 AM
May I ask what you paid for it?

$425.00 plus $25.00 for shipping. I've seen them for a lot more and in not as good of shape.

I thought the price was very fair.
volvoguy
03-17-2008, 04:09 AM
Congratulations!

The condition of the badge says it all about that drum. My '67 Supraphonic is in pretty near mint shape as well, but the badge is a lot more oxidized, which makes me sure yours has got to be in "new" condition overall. That's a score!

The price is fantastic as well. I've seen pretty nice ones from the late 1960's sell for $400 easy on eBay. Heck, even brandy new ones are about $400... and I'd take the '67 hands down vs. a new one. You were smart to snap that up!

Does it still have the "born on" date? :-)

Have fun!
-Ryan
Steady Freddy
03-17-2008, 05:03 AM
Does it still have the "born on" date? :-)

The shell is clearly stamped. APR17 1967.

It's probably in better shape than the one I owned back in the day. That poor thing had the *&%$ beat out of it for years.

The rim where the rim shots landed was even with the batter head. It took a few years to get like that.