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4×14 1920’s Leedy Utility Model Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum. I have used this on recording sessions only. The tension rods are original as well as all but one hoop claw. I think I have the original one if I can find it I will throw it in for free. This drum has been upgraded for modern snare wires so it can be tuned and played harder for modern music.

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Leedy 5 piece drum kit. They are in very good used condition almost new. The color is wine red. These drums sound great and come with what is seen in the pictures. They are used but they barely have any scuffs on them. There is some bubbling in the wrap. There is not too much but there is a few. Otherwise, these are a very clean almost new set of drums. These are very minor things. Take a look at the pictures and you will see that overall, they are very nice. Here is your chance to own a nice set of drums at a very affordable price. If there is something that I missed or that you would like to know. Just ask and I will get back to you. That way it will arrive safe and sound to you. Also please check out our other listing as we try to list new things every day. IF THE DIFFERENCE IS NOT PAID WITHIN A FEW DAYS YOUR ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED AND RELISTED! Sizes (Head Size) X (Depth). 14″x5.5″ Snare.

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4×14 1920’s Leedy Utility Model Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum. I have used this on recording sessions only. The tension rods are original as well as all but one hoop claw. I think I have the original one if I can find it I will throw it in for free. This drum has been upgraded for modern snare wires so it can be tuned and played harder for modern music.

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ABOUT MY E-BAY STORE. You are in good experienced, honest, competent hands. ITEM AND LISTING TYPE. During the period 1931 through 1938, Leedy drums were variously called “L&S”. Originally as some of these drums surfaced it was assumed that “L & S” stood for Leedy and Sons. Later it was determined that the “S” stood for Stroup, Cecil Stroup, who under the Leedy moniker prior to 1931, served as chief engineer and designer. The giant, at the time company Conn. Had bought the Leedy name, and later also the Ludwig name. Leedy had over 100 employees expert at crafting drums, and with Stroup set on their own to make the snare drum (and others like it) I’ve listed today. The shell of the drum is fashioned from brass, and coated with a nickel finish. The drum shell is 5″ x 14″in size. The tension rods/drum rods, are hex shaped, with a slit in the middle, requiring a different tuning key than customary. A screw driver, flat headed works to tune the drum as well There are six tube type double ended lugs on the drum, tuneable with the tension rods mentioned, six on top, six on the bottom. The drum is in perfect playable condition, with no dents, rust, nor broken parts. There are areas where the nickel coating has apparently worn off a bit, leaving the brass below exposed to view. If you think about what sounds so good about a NOB snare drum, you’re thinking about the sound that eminates from this drum. Warm, crisp, adaptable, great voice, very musical. You don’t find many of these “L&S, Drummer Equipment, Indeanapolis” drums around. So it’s a bit of a rarity with its own historic niche. It is a great drum, and collectible, obviously. See photos for heads, and snare wire assembly’s all top quality and in barely used shape. GROUND/HOME Insured, unless otherwise stated – to destinations within the 48 contiguous U. I do so thoroughly, competently, and with care. The items I list are constantly changing. Often you will find unique, custom, vintage, and/or rare items. So long as doable, I welcome International Sales. Ll make a convenient arrangement. Accurate description and depiction of each item I post for sale. What you see and read is what you get. Responding timely to e-mails. (You’ll be able to shortcut to finding my store, and be e-mailed when I conduct sales).

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A 1945/46 Leedy 3-piece drum set, professionally refinished in a dark reddish lacquer by a pro painter friend. Nickel hardware on everything. 9×13: No extra holes, all original parts including its ratchet arm mount. 16×16: No extra holes. All original parts including the legs. Neither tom ever had mufflers. 14×24: Four small extra holes where Ludwig gull wing spur brackets had been on the bottom. These were plugged before the refinish and look very good. All original except the hoops, which are thin 7-ply of unknown origin. Comes with a matched pair of nickel hoop clamp spurs. Front head is a vintage calfskin with a port hole. All drums are maple outer ply, which probably means they were a Duco finish originally. They all have some nicks and scratches here and there, nothing too major. All are in round. Bearing edges are likely recut, but with a vintage-style contour that looks just like my’49 Leedy kit, so it’s hard to be sure. They’re flawless on all three drums. All the nickel is in great shape too with very minor wear. All threads are good and all parts move smoothly. Even the tom arm holds solidly. These drums are best described as super warm and round sounding. The kick has plenty of punch and body, the toms are somewhat on the quiet side and very easy to dial in. Would make a great studio drum set. The item “LEEDY 40s Vtg 3-Piece DRUM SET Kit 9 by 13 16 by 16 14 by 24 Nickel Hdwr” is in sale since Wednesday, May 20, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “biggerspeck4tao” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Hardware Material: Nickel
• Brand: Leedy

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Terrific 1950s Leedy & Ludwig drum kit – 14x 24 , 9×13, 16×16, Clean inside & out, VGC. The snare in the photos is not currently for sale, bass & 2 toms only. Great resonant old-school sound. The hoops on the toms are not the originals but you can get repros with clips and do it up old-school. Note the hoops on the bass drum, far as I can, are original with intact inlays. Also a few plugged holes on bass drum and two on rack tom. And, not uncommon after 50 years, some glue bleed-thru on bottom of bass drum wrap seam. Not visible when set up. Includes some clip on bass drum legs–newer long ones and old school small ones. Original old school L&L tom mount, mounted on original banana-style rod, not a hoop-mount. Works well for its vintage & design. I have a couple of extra various 24 bass drum heads to throw in. The closer to Philadelphia, the lower the cost. The item “Leedy & Ludwig Drum Set 1950s VGC Players Grade NO SNARE” is in sale since Friday, December 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “richardh253″ and is located in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Ludwig
• Items Included: Snare Drum

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Early 50’s drum set, missing one tension knob on the tom, a regular screw is in its place and it functions fine. The drums are really clean for their age. I have the original leather bags for the bass and toms but the strap on one of the tom bags needs repair. I do have the external bass drum muffler to include as well as Leedy kick pedal and Leedy hi hat stand. I also have the two cymbal stands pictured to include but I’m not sure that either are original to the kit. Pictured is a WFL snare stand, I’m sure it’s not original but you’re welcome to take it also. Also posted on Sacramento Craigslist. The item “Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension Drum Set” is in sale since Monday, August 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “dryeyerecords” and is located in Sacramento, California. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Brand: Leedy

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ITEM DETAILS: Up for sale is a beautiful Rare Vintage Leedy Blue Oval Badge (Chicago) 3-Piece Blue Sparkle Maple Drum Kit with a Leedy Shelly Manne Model 10-Lug COB Snare Drum. This is an awesome looking kit and it brings back that 60s sound however, it will work well with any venue. This is an original factory matched set as all the maple drums are date stamped 1966. The following features include. Bass Drum = 20×14 and includes the cymbal arm and tom mount. There is a tear in the pearl finish on the bottom of drum. Also, two small holes where a tom mount once existed has been repaired. Tom = 13×9 Floor Tom = 16×16 COB Snare = 14×5.5 10-Lug, COB Hoops, 3-point throw. The drums are in very good condition and show some wear from years of playing. The chrome has some minor pitting and minor scratches however, the finish remains bright and retains that fantastic eye appeal. Please review the photos to evaluate the quality for yourself as I have attempted to provide an accurate description of the kit. The items pictured will be the exact item you will receive, I never use stock photos. Please check my other listings. ________________________________________ TERMS AS FOLLOWS: All my items are genuine. Your opinion is what counts. I will pack the items with care in several boxes. The item “Leedy Vintage 1966 Drumset/Kit. 20/13/16 & 14 COB Snare” is in sale since Wednesday, April 05, 2017. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “daven0115″ and is located in Princeton, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Leedy/Slingerland
• Drum Type: Acoustic Drum Kits
• Items Included: Bass Mounted Cymbal Arm and Tom Mount
• Material: Three Ply Shells
• Skill Level: Professional
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Model: Leedy/Slingerland 1966
• Type: Full Vintage Set.

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Early 1950s Leedy and Ludwig three piece drum set in great shape for sale. These classic drums have three ply shells with re-rings and white interiors. The hardware is nice with a mixture of chrome and nickle plating. The set was recovered sometime in it’s life with the white pearl wrap which has a beautiful yellow tint. This set was modified to be a player’s set with upgrades to the hoops and mounting system. The bass drum mini-spurs are cool. The set sounds fantastic and could be taken to your gig tonight. A great set for a drummer who likes to play vintage drums without the huge price of collector grade drums. The item “Leedy and Ludwig Vintage Drum Set” is in sale since Thursday, September 15, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “ludwigflip” and is located in Swainsboro, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Drum Type: Acoustic Drum Kits
• Brand: Leedy and Ludwig
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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