An interesting piece of history from the Fred Hinger Collection. The Klemm Brothers drums were imported from Germany to Philadelphia c. 1915. Inside the drum there is label and a note of a rim repair made by Albert Mayer on 5-5-18. (May 5, 1918). This drum is a straight forward single tension field drum from this early 1900’s period with however, a unique wood sunburst inlay making it stand out from the norm. A somewhat a-typical size in the 17” diameter with calf heads and gut snares give this drum its distinctive “of the era” sound.
General Characteristics | |
Model | Field Drum |
Era | 1900-1928 |
Condition | Good |
Extra Holes or Modifications | None |
Date | 1915 |
Hardware Finish | Nickel |
Drum Characteristics | |
Color Group | Natural Wood |
Shell Size | 12" x 17" |
Hardware Type | Single Tension |
Shell Construction | Ply |
Lug Count | 10 |
Shell Finish | Natural Mahogany |