Thumb Rod Maple/Mahogany 12" Snare Drum Calf Heads Restored & Working

Early 20th Century, Unknown 12 inch marching snare. Looks like the bottom head has a piece of a JC Penney tag. Maple hoops, Mahogany over ash shell. 5 nickel-plated thumb rods single tension. Top and bottom calf heads. The strainer only says "Pat Appl. For" No brand markings of any kind. Spring snare wires. All original. Comes with a strap for marching.

We took it apart and redid the French Polish finish. Also patched the bottom head with goatskin and hide glue.

This is a real drum NOT a toy. Sounds great!

Henry Nelson Luthiery stuff might cost more than other listings, but we think it's worth it. We're not going anywhere. We stand behind our gear. We do research and accurate descriptions. We test our stuff and usually do restoration work; sometimes light, sometimes intense (read our item descriptions for details). I'm an experienced luthier and I use traditional techniques and materials: hide glue and nitrocellulose lacquer. I even make my own French polish and shellac from scratch. In addition, our vintage gear holds its value, unlike new stuff. We have a no-hassle return policy. The return shipping is on you, but the item price and shipping to you is refunded. Simply return it in the same condition in a timely manner.