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Database of Articles 11/13 to current

1926 Leedy Sparkling Gold 5 X 14 Professional Snare Drum

July 1, 2026 Joe Czulinski
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In 1926, the Leedy Drum Company was first to introduce Pyralin, a nitrocellulose 'plastic' finish on its drum offerings.  The first two colours introduced were Sparkling Gold, and the more popular White Marine Pearl.

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In Joe Czulinski, Leedy, Vintage Drums
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1928 Slingerland Artist All Gold and Engraved Snare Drum

May 29, 2026 Joe Czulinski
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For nine decades, the Slingerland Artist Model All Gold and Engraved snare drum had existed only as a ghost in the pages of their 1928 drum and accessories catalogue. 

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In Joe Czulinski, Vintage Drums, Slingerland Tags Slingerland
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1928-1930 Ludwig & Ludwig Peacock Pearl Super-Ludwig Snare Drum

January 30, 2026 Joe Czulinski

“In my humble view, this century young visual and sonic masterpiece features one of the most beautiful finishes to ever adorn a drum”

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In Ludwig, Vintage Drums, Joe Czulinski Tags Joe Czulinski, Ludwig & Ludwig Super Ludwig, Peacock Pearl
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Carlow Classics Vintage Drum Hardware
Clips, lugs & rods for 20s and 30s Ludwig snares
joeczulinski@rogers.com or 519-572-0255

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