Ludwig WFL 50s Vintage 14"x6.5" Ray McKinley Snare Drum

Vintage - Rare

1950s 'Ray McKinley' Model

This is a vintage 1950s 14" x 6.5" Ludwig WFL Snare Drum in White Marine Pearl. Classed as the 'Ray McKinley' Model, this snare has Mahogany Popular shells with Maple re-inforcement rings. This snare has some great features; fantastic original White Marine Pearl finish, Nickel Plated Hardware and Hoops, Round Dampner, Classic Strainer and WFL Gold Badge.

Size - 14" x 6.5"
Shell - Mahogany/Poplar/Mahogany with Maple Rings
Finish - Original White Marine Pearl Wrap
Lugs - Nickel on Steel Split Lugs (x16)
Hoops - Nickel Plated Triple Flange Hoops
Strainer - WFL Classic Strainer
Snare Wire - Pure Sound Vintage Snare Wire

The snare is in generally great condition considering its age, only some, slight yellowing of the wrap, and odd marks on the hardware. There is an extra drill hole very close to another hole inside of the shell, probably occured very early in its life as we believe it is the original 'Classic' Strainer.

Below shows the well crafted join and bearing edge of the bass drum, the wrap has been fixed inside the scarf joint.

Overall, this Gretsch snare drum is a great collectors piece, all original components, great condition, rare features as well as being a great sounding snare drum.

Below shows the well crafted join and bearing edge of the snare drum, and where the wrap has been fixed inside the scarf joint.