USED WFL / late50s No.908 BARRETT DEEMS MODEL Recoverd Black Oyster 14x5.5 [08]

This is a Radik Barrett Deems model snare from the late 1950's WFL period.
It is the predecessor of the famous so-called "Jazz Festival" model of the 60's.

It has a 3-ply mahogany/poplar shell with maple reinforcement, Radick's standard shell specs for this period.
It is equipped with nickel-plated hardware and brass hoops.
The covering is refinished, but in the popular "Black Oyster" color.
This Black Oyster covering has a very well-made texture, so much so that you can't tell it's recovering unless you look closely.
Although there are some lifting and stretching of the seams, we feel that it has been very nicely rewound.
The white paint on the inner surface was definitely applied later.
The snare seems to be a custom "replica" of the very popular Black Oyster from the 60's. The looks are really well made, the shell condition is good, and the sound is very good.
The sound has a warm vintage Radic-like character, combined with the fatness and power of the brass hoops, and the volume is loud enough to have a strong presence.

The shell itself is in good condition and sounds great, although there are some rusted bolts and other age-appropriate signs of use.
The condition of the shell itself is fine, and the sound is good.
Not completely original, but in good enough player's condition!

Size: 14x5.5 inches
Shell: 3ply mahogany/poplar shell
Hoop/Tension: Brass hoop 8 tension
Attachment: None

Item Rank: B+: Some scratches, but no problem in normal use.