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Tadpole



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:59 am    Post subject: Question about snare Reply with quote
I found this snare on an online auction
does anyone recognize which snare this could be ?

The owner says it is a Sonorus Superior Class
can anyone tell me anything about this snare drum ?
how much would it be worth buying ?




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PostPosted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I believe it's a marching snare from th e60's.
low-mid quality.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
babse wrote:
I believe it's a marching snare from th e60's.
low-mid quality.

good guess, babse !
i found the website from the manufacturer (http://www.sonorus.be) and mailed them some questions

these are the answers i got:

it's a marching snare, made between 1945 and 1960
it has a birch shell
and the edges are strengthened with beech
the hardware is chromed brass

i still don't know if i would make an offer Question
but thanx for the help !
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 12:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
kontroll wrote:
it has a birch shell
and the edges are strengthened with beech


That very same shell construction was used by other manufacturers at that time (like Premier).
It's responsible for the typical flat sound.
I think the snare would be suitable for use as a jungle snare (if you let the snares rattle like a rattlesnake), but don't expect to get a clean, crisp or bright sound out of it.

(you're welcome btw Smile )
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