Up for sale is a classic vintage mid-1960s Drum Mate 14x5” steel snare drum, manufactured in Japan (MIJ) by Star / Hoshino Gakki.
This model corresponds directly to Star’s 1965 catalog listing, Model No. 3254 from the "Swing Star / Dynamic" series (the 6-lug version of their hard-soldered chrome shell snare).
The drum is in overall very good condition with a bright chrome shell and a spotless interior.
Specifications & Details:
Model: Star / Hoshino Gakki 1965 Catalog No. 3254 (badged as Drum Mate)
Size: 14” x 5”
Shell: Hard-soldered chrome-plated metal shell with 4 central parallel beads
Lugs: 6 double-ended separate tension lugs
Hoops: Triple-flanged counter hoops
Tone Control: Original internal felt tone control/muffler with ribbed tension dial (fully operational)
Throw-Off: Original Star No. 930 strainer and No. 931 butt plate (fully functional; replacement screw fitted for the lever arm handle)
Heads & Wires: Fitted with an Evans Genera Coated batter head, Remo Diplomat clear resonant head, and upgraded wide multi-strand snare wires for maximum sensitivity
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 7 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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