Identifying Hoops
For most of us, there is no great difference in one
company's snare or tom hoops from those from another manufacturer. For others of
us, there's a great difference. For this vintage time period, I will focus on
the 1960s and 70s.
* Camco/George Way is really easy. The hoops are
tall with a slight rounded top flange. The ears are rounded.
* Fibes
will resemble Ludwig- a wide ear.
* Gretsch hoops are die cast and very
recognizable.
* Leedy (60s) used Slingerland hoops (Stick Savers).
*
Ludwig- triple flanged with wide ears.
* Rogers- triple flanged like
Ludwig but with a much narrower ear. Early 60s hoops also had a high middle
section between the flanges.
* Slingerland- inward flange with rounded
ears. Called Stick Savers or Rimshot hoops.
A lot of Camco, Ludwig and
Slingerland hoops back then were made of brass. Try to find the "real deals"
when you restore or collect Vintage drums.
You can learn more about
these companies by ordering my book for Modern Drummer,
"The Great American Drums". It's only $19.95
plus shipping and I'll send you an autographed copy.
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