I just saw an old Tama King Beat snare with a large section of the chrome plating gone. Looked like it was brass underneath--could that be right? I have a couple of King Beats and I don't believe either is COB.
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Posted on 15 years ago
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Ralf! DId this happen?
I think there may have been a very few KB snares available in the very late 60s, or early 70s.
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Brass ...
I found two different metals as a translation for 'brass' ...
Brass: the yellowish alloy and
Brass: copper (in reddish colour).
Indeed, my KingBeat snare drum also has a reddish (= copper-ish) surface beneath the chrome plate. I discovered that in a small area inside of the shell. But I don't believe that it's a copper sheel totally. It's more just another surface protection against rust for the 'metal shell' (original wording in the Star/TAMA catalogues) beneath, which I believe is steel.
Furthermore: mine is magnetic.
Ralf
Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 15 years ago
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Yes--this was definitely more coppery than brass colored. I'll take a magnet with me the next time and see if it sticks.
Currently playing for loud rock and roll gigs:
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
Posted on 15 years ago
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