Here's a list of what to look for from every major American drum manufacturer.

Camco
Any Oaklawn Aristocrat Snare Drum
Sets in 20/12/14, 22/13/16 and 18/12/14

Fibes
SFT 690 Snare Drums

Gretsch
Round Badge Snares
Sets in 20/12/14, 18/12/14 and 22/13/16
Special emphasis on 3 ply shells (50s)
Gretsch Gladstone Snares

Leedy (Indianapolis)
Solid shell snare drums (with lugs)
Elite snare drums
Professional Snare Drums

Leedy (Elkhart)
Broadway series drums
Elite snare drums
Sets from 1939 on
Autograph of the Stars
Singles and Sets

Leedy (Chicago)
Shelly Manne snare drums
Sets 20/12/14, 18/12/14 and 22/13/16
Black Sparkle, Capri, Fiesta, Mardi Gras
Singles and sets

Leedy & Ludwig
Broadway and Broadway
New Era snares / Sets / Knob tension
Singles and sets

Ludwig
Downbeat snares
Brass Supraphonics
70s Black Beauties
Sets in 18/12/14, 20/12/14 and 22/13/16
Oyster black (60s) sets and singles
Amber / Green Vistalites (70s)
4 x 14 snare drums

Ludwig & Ludwig
Black Beauties
Solid shell snares
Super Ludwigs
New era snare
Silver Anniversary snares

Rogers
Wood shell Dyna-Sonic
Sets in 18/12/14, 20/12/14 and 22/13/16
Powertone snare drums
Skinny drum
Mardi Gras sets and singles

Slingerland
Radio King snare drums and sets
Du-All snare drums
Black Beauty snare drums
60s/70s sets, especially in White Marine
Mardi Gras, Capri, Black Sparkle, Gold Veil, Fiesta

George Way
All Aristocrat snares and sets

WFL
Twin strainer snare drums- 30s
Late 40s to mid 50s sets
Piccolo snares


Keep your eyes open and have your credit cards ready- Good Luck!!