Lang Percussion 5x14" Gladstone Snare Drum - Birdseye Maple
Lang Percussion 5x14" Gladstone Snare Drum - Birdseye Maple
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In 1937 Billy Gladstone patented a mechanism for tuning drums that employed the use of a special key that allowed for the top and bottom heads to be tuned individually, or at the same time—all from the top of the drum. This brilliant mechanism saved players time and the hassle of flipping the drum upside-down or reaching awkwardly underneath the drum to tune the snare side head. Gladstone also created unique and elegant throw off and tone control designs. Very few of these original drums have survived.
After Gladstone's death the design survived for many years, faithfully reproduced by Arnie Lang, with a deeply respectful attention to quality and detail and an expansion of shell materials and sizes.
This snare, built in 1997, is a Lang Percussion 5x14" 8-ply shell, with an outer ply of gorgeous birdseye maple, eight lugs, die-cast hoops, and steel snare wires. In great working order, with moderate pitting and a few areas of flaking on the chrome.
BRAND: Lang Percussion
CONDITION: Used - Very Good
Condition
Brand New
Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. Products listed by authorized dealers that are unopened, new in box and are covered under the manufacturer’s original limited warranty.
B-Stock
Items that were opened and returned, have a cosmetic imperfection or were used as demo units in a shop. Many B-Stock items come with a limited manufacturer’s warranty.
Mint (Used)
Mint condition items are completely blemish-free and have not been modified in any way. If there are any blemishes and/or modifications, the item needs to be listed as a condition less than mint.
Excellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. When an item has been used, but only has minor cosmetic defects, this can be considered Excellent. Minor surface level scratches, such as fingerprints or stick marks from regular use, would qualify.
Very Good (Used)
Very Good describes items with more cosmetic imperfections than Excellent, but are still in great condition overall. There may be some scratches, finish dings, slight keyholing or light pitting, but nothing that affects the playability or function of the gear.
Good (Used)
Good condition includes items that are in fine working order, but have significant cosmetic imperfections. A cymbal with substantial fleabites, or an old snare drum with some surface rust on the lugs would be classified as Good. Items with dents, or corrosion qualify as Good as long as they are still playable and fully functional.
Fair (Used)
Fair condition items have various imperfections that impact the function of the item. Fair items aren’t broken, but have some minor functional issues. Examples of items in Fair condition are cymbals with repaired cracks, or a playable drum kit with several extra holes.
Poor (Used)
Poor condition items have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. Examples of items in Poor condition include a snare drum with broken lugs, a cymbal with substantial un-repaired cracks, or a drum kit stripped of its finish and missing hoops or other hardware.
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Condition
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