RARE Gem 1963 Zim-Gar Golden Sparkle 3-Point Strainer+Die-Cast Hoops Snare Drum!

Description

Very rare found early model Round Badge "Zim-Gar" of Brooklyn, New York - USA model drum.
Manufactured & built in Japan.
Gorgeous vintage 1963 superior quality crafted.
5.5X14
size snare drum.
Appearance similar to same era G R E T S C H/ Slingerland USA snare drums made of the time.
All original drum features:
1) Eucalyptus 3 ply wood shell with solid rerings top & bottom.
Nice original bearing edges & snare beds.
Gorgeous "Gold sparkle" pearl wrap finish outside,
having lovely clean polished shine.
(no seam lift, separation, cracking, chips, or scratching found).
With clean natural wood finish inside.
1) "Zim-Gar" - Brooklyn, N.Y. - Made in Japan - blue & brass metal round badge.
1) air-hole with grommet in center badge.
6) Slingerland Streamline type double tension heavy cast lugs.
12) Orig. early type steel tension rods & thick metal washers.
1)
Gretsch type
Die-Cast chrome heavy-duty top batter counter hoop.
1)
Gretsch type
Die-Cast chrome heavy-duty bottom snare counter hoop.
(hoops are solid, clean shined, with some fine very light pitting).
1) 3-Point lever-action snare tension strainer release throw off.
1) Horizontal snare butt plate.
1) snappy steel snare 20 wires set.
2) white heavy duty nylon snare cords.
1) Renais
sance batter head.
1) classic clear snare bottom head.
Drum is properly tuned for quick easy ready play out of shipping box as received.
These Zim-Gar drums are super solid, very rare to find these days and best of all the MIJ drums made from their era.
Even more rare found in the well preserved condition of this magnificent
earlier quality Japan crafted model snare
drum shown here.
All functions opporate smoothly as purposed to do so.
A premium quality built vintage snare drum!
The drum delivers
wonderful superb woody, tight studio quality vintage tone
when played & sounds fabulous.
This original drum is a very cool retro collectible stunning drum beauty!
I've had the drum among me personal collection since a young lad.
Always properly cared for & stored away safely when not being played.
Wonderful early drum find to own for any real drum enthusiasts/collectors/players out there.
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Drum will be packed well to help insure it reaches it's destination safely.
All drums sold are shipped insured included in fees charged.
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hank you for viewing this lovely drum & your consideration to purchase.