For Sale:
1936-37 Ray Bauduc #405 Dual Strainer snare drum, 7x14, Lyre badge, slightly aged white marine pearl, mahogany/poplar/mahogany construction, extremely rare! In spectacular condition for being 87-88 years old. These drums don't show up very often, and this one has lived a charmed life, it seems.
In 1936, William F. Ludwig Sr, loaded his car up with these snares and went on a sales trip throughout New England, selling them to music stores. maybe this is one of the original ones he sold. Because Mr. Ludwig sold the Ludwig name to Conn Corporation in 1929, he he was obliged to call his new company WFL Drum Co. That's what you see on the Lyre badge in very small print, along with the name, William F. Ludwig.
The dual strainer mechanism is fully functional and complete. This unit still works just as it should. Contains two sets of snare wires, coiled snappy snares and silk wire. This gives the drummer four distinct tonal options. The internal muffler is there, but the pad is missing. Two of the coils on the snappy wires appear to be missing. I believe these snappy wires can be replaced. The drum sounds just fine as it is. The wrap is solid and tight, the shell has no damage and appears to be in round.
If you plan to gig the drum, treat it with care, as these WFL dual strainers are impossible to find. I gigged the drum once, and it sounds great and is very versatile for all types of music.
This historically significant snare drum is fairly priced at $899 due to its rarity, originality and completeness.
PLEASE READ: The drum will be professionally packed and shipped via FedEx. Shipping is set at $60 anywhere in the ConUSA. I will refund the buyer the difference if shipping is less than $60, minus the cost of materials. I guarantee that! You will be pleased with this drum. My descriptions are very accurate and fair. Canadian shipping TBD. Prefer not to ship internationally. Ask questions first. Thanks for looking.
