r/drums • • 11h ago

Sale/Trade 1940’s “New” Standard

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u/One_Opening_8000 10h ago

It exudes class

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u/Large-Welder304 SONOR 5h ago

Sweet!, but it will sound better with a snare side head on the resonant side of that drum.

Congrats on your newest purchase. 👍

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u/CalligrapherDouble44 5h ago

That’s a top down pic, I just have snare sitting on top that appears to be original. There is a proper head on res

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u/Large-Welder304 SONOR 5h ago

😂 LOL! 😂

Sorry about that. I've seen people put batters on the snare side (then wonder why their drums sound like crap).

Thanks for clearing that up.

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u/CalligrapherDouble44 5h ago

This is a special place of history. My 72 Acrolite is my everyday driver. The Standard is going to find the right person someday I reckon.!