This Snare Was Found in a Dumpster 

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🤘🏻 and this is why I sent it to you. Killer work buddy.

Dude that snare sounds so good. Why can’t I find one in a dumpster?

My daughter and I found a 1967 Ludwig snare and Tom in the garbage, still have them in my studio

I know this is an older video but I have been drumming for about 4 years and I remember this video introducing me to you and your channel and I fell in love with that snare. My cousin Josh got me into playing drums since he played when he was my age and we bonded a lot over music, he gave me tips on good gear, technique, etc. Fast forward a bit and Josh starts having heart issues and seizures and he has to live with his mom because he can't live alone in case he has more. He had a couple more but after a while he got better, he started being more healthy in diet, routine, basically started getting his own life back. Fast forward to just a few months ago in late June and when everything seemed better we were told he passed away in his sleep at a friends house from cardiac arrest, his friend said he fell asleep on his couch and he walked by and he was breathing and he walked by again later and he wasn't. Obviously we were all in shock because he was better, and in his mid 30's. We have the funeral and got to say the final goodbye, and not too long after I remember Josh had lived with us before moving into his own apartment and he couldn't take his drums with him, I remembered this because I had borrowed some of his cymbals and I promised him I'd give them back when he wanted them back. So I go up into the attic and find this exact snare. Needed some cleaning but obviously I would've done anything to restore it. Eventually got it finished and loved it ever since. I know this is a long and kind of odd comment on a 4 year old video. But I just needed to say thank you for bringing me back to a better time in my life when I first got started and remembering those fond memories and bonds we created over our passion. Thank you rdavidr, for being there for me without even realizing it. RIP Josh Thiele, the man that introduced me to my life.

dang it... i expected that thing to be bright as hell but it actually sounds awesome

“Hit the dang thing already” *gets ad*

Who the hell could dump out a maple snare?!

Something similar happened to me. Work for a office cleaning service and one of the buildings I was in charge of taken care of wad am old church. They had set aside stuff that was left behind and were planning on tossing. Seen a snare bag, two crash cymbals and cymbal stand in there pile so I asked if I could take them off their hands so they let me have them. Opened the snare bag and inside was a brand new Ludwig Aerolight, best and only bonus I got from the job.

Yeah man, I’ve been playing this exact drum for around 10yrs now & I absolutely love mine fr.

I own that exact snare. Love the sharp, crisp sound.

Make a giant snare out of a bass drum!!

That was the very first drum I ever owned. Those Ludwig piccolo snares comes with a set of bells and a practice pad for beginner band students. Kept mine for about 10 years and passed in on to my nephew to use with an economic drum kit he bought. Still sounds great too.

I love that you have so nicely restored what someone else thought was trash. I think it's good to take care of things. I love your beats also, by the way.

I just sold my Ludwig Rocker piccolo on Sunday and this video is making me regret it.

This thing is killing👌🏽

You can tell Dave has a lot of joy in his life by the sound of his voice lol keep on blasting

Love the idea of using a q-tip in a drill to clean out lugs. Will use that soon. These snares are the ones that came with Ludwig band student kits in the 2000s. I got one in six grade, recently refurbished it with some bearing edge work and heavier hoops from DFD, now it's my go to for indie rock because it's so much warmer than what you'd expect. Great work as always sir, keep it up!

5:30 Yup, that's what I said when I came out to my parents.

The new set up is so much nicer not only equipment wise but sound wise. In the older videos the mix of the kit sounded really off to me but now it sounds so much better I like it. Nice job

When they closed one of the middle schools in my city, they brought all the equipment from that middle school to the high school. I saw this exact snare and new it was coming home with me. Put that drum in my backpack and carried it around all day. Never left my setup. Awesome video!

I’ve got the same snare (although I didn’t find mine in a dumpster) and I absolutely love it. I bought it thinking I’d use it occasionally but I actually use it as my main snare as it’s so good.

That things sounds great! Nice drumming/groove as well :)

About 25 years ago I purchased a classic Ludwig Snare made in the 1950's , for $ 20. I got from a young kid who found it in a closet collecting dust. After I disassembled it, and cleaned it, and replaced the heads & snare wires. It looked and sounded so amazing, it instantly became one of the best Drums I have ever played. I found out from a collector in Modern Drummer magazine that this Drum was worth between $300 & $ 500 . I beat that Drum into submission , and traded it in when I upgraded to a better high end Drum kit. I sure wish I could get it back now. 🥁

Dude! The 3 seconds it took to show how to correct warped heads was a game changer. I knew all about this but never thought of using a clamp to aid in the process. You rock!!!!

Why didn't you keep the original heads on? They looked in good condition to me.

Wow that sounds amazing defo my taste snare wise 👌

i found my current Hi Hat stand in a trash pile while walking my dog....its a 70's Premier...and it is GREAT.....way better than the one i used to have that was made in China... .a good solid stand makes the hats sound better.

I have this same snare. Got it in 2005 in percussion kit with that came with a xylophone, practice pad, snare, rudiments book, a pair of SD1s, and carrying case. I still have it lying around somewhere with the original Ludwig head and snare side. This video makes me want to clean it up and show it some love

My favorite videos of yours are these refurbishing drums videos. Keep it up!

That drum sounds great!, nice find

Glad someone dug that out of the bin. Your reco skills are awesome.

Lol! This is my go to snare!!!! Enough rim and pop to cut thru the mix!!!!!!!

A worn .22 cal cleaning brush works excellent on the lug openings.

seems like someone's kid went crazy and they gave up on life that day

I really like the idea of using the footage of you repairing it as add space, it’s more interesting than music tbh

Just found this snare collecting dust at the music store i teach at. It’s missing half the tension rods, detached snarewires from the throw off, but they were nice to give it to me for free and now im gona have a good time giving it new life ✌🏼

You should try cleaning cymbals using some white board cleaner spray. It makes them really shiny and doesn't harm logos at all.

That trick with the clamp....man never knew they could do that, learn something every day.

this has got to be my favorite snare build yet. amazing sound, i think i may start looking into smaller snares from now on

Finding stuff and fixing it is great. If it's for free, it's for me!

Those Dual Hats tho

Really wasn't expecting much from this honestly but I was pleasantly surprised when I first heard it! This thing sounds NICE!!

My friend got a PDP maple 5x14 snare from a guy who found it in a dumpster. It was most likely dropped onto the strainer which was cracked in half. I put a new Gibraltar one on and the drum sounds great. It has the original factory head with a lot of the coating beaten off. The drum is basic black. He sold it to me for $25. SAVE THE DRUMS!!! :^)

"it's like a .22 going off...." - for sure! Piccolos are generally too much for my taste but if you know a light hitter , in a live setting this thing would help cut thru the mix.

I have one of those snare drums. It comes in a beginner set with bells and stuff.

Yeah, i wasn't so lucky with brand. But I found a zimgar snare in the trash once. I got it, cleaned it up, replaced heads and gave it to an aspiring drummer.

I love the sound of piccolo snares… especially of higher pitch. Similar to that of Bill Bruford’s snare sound after he left Yes.

Hey Dave. I know this doesn't help now but for future reference windex takes off anything ink based without damaging stuff. I also grew up in a shop and have straightened my share of bolts and a length of pipe works for that without marring the threads. You should also check out anti-seize for the threads and the nuts. It's anti corrosive and has a much higher melting point than the white grease you usually use. Love the vids. Keep 'em coming.

sounds good

A good piccolo is hard to beat. I personally play a 1984 Keller shell DW true piccolo. 13”x4”. Cracks like a whip and is so tuneable. Wooden piccs are highly underrated.

I have the same snare.paid 20 at a pawn shop. Its been my main snare for 8yrs. Sounds amazing cranked down

RDAVIDR HOODIES?!?

Now make a snare drum from a metal trash can / bin!

Your videos are so great and fun. Fantastic job with that snare.

Sounds great! Just like a Ludwig, which I have always loved. My workhorse is a 30 year old, steel, Ludwig Supraphonic (6x14), so I admit I'm a little biased toward Ludwig. That was a great find and gift that guy gave to you. I still love your channel, Dave!

why would somebody throw away a snare with a GREAT WARM CRACK!!? Great demo btw!

Where can I get your mixtape? Apple Music? And what name is it under

I love piccolo snares! Good restoration.

Thanks for posting. Your hands on approach and the information you share is priceless. I'm a bass player that owns a &0's chrome over wood Ludwig guest drum kit. I appreciate your tips and practical knowledge.

wood piccolos almost aren't piccolos IMO. BTW halfway done with my pearl 13x3 steel resto-mod hot rod project that this channel inspired. the rest of the parts come in tomorrow :)

Nice job fixing her up. What drum set is this and could you possibly do an updated rig rundown of everything you have? Also are you a meinl artist now?

Watching this kind of video is so relaxing as a drummer. It also excites me to learn more about drums and what to do when our drum broke.

love all your vid man, you're such a good drummer you've got a great mix of feel and technical ability which is what makes you my favourite drummer. keep it up dood

Used the piccolo snare a lot in middle school and high school nostalgic to see it again

Can someone help find out what the song is called from 4:31-6:08 please. I tried finding it on the sound cloud and other but no luck. Please help and thank you very much.

Hi Dave ,i have a birch version of this,which was orphaned from a 90s Ludwig kit,they made a "go kit" out of birch,which was $1500 and didnt sell well.It was an e,bay $100 find from studio city LA.Its a great snare i.m.o.p.

I have one of these snares and its one of my absolute favorites, this video reminded me how good they sound.

Damn those hi hats sound good

Where's this dumpster?

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I enjoyed this video. Once I had a pic snare given to me that was on its way to the trash can. I restored it and love it. Love your channel. Keep em coming.

Tune up those heads it'll sound waayyy better!! Still sounds good though

Snare sounds good bro! P.S. I already use Distro kid and it is a solid service.< there is my unpaid endorsement! :^()

Sounds great now. Great job. You saved it's life.

That’s a killer sounding P-snare ! Sounds sooo much better than a metal shell. I’m trying to imagine what the hell someone would have to be on, to just throw away a maple shell drum. Someone with the I.Q. of a spit cup !

this is cool but who did this to such a nice snare it makes me sad

Thought you were about to hit that warped rim to the table saw blade.

your mixing has come along amazingly david! and this snare sounds unreal

I once pulled a whole drum set out of a metal recycler dumpster. Had to find some hard to find tension rods, but was in workable condition. Cleaned it up, tuned up new heads all around and looked really nice. Sold it to a guy in another province in Canada, was a Christmas present to himself, since he wanted something in blue onyx finish.

Yess finally

I think the ex-owner of this snare is Chuck Norris

In 1992 I found a steel shell Premier picollo snare in a ditch on the side of the road in much worse condition with bent hoops, ripped heads, and lots of spray paint. I completely restored it and went on to use it in my band for the next 7 years playing The Spin Doctors "Two Princes". I should have left it in the ditch.

Considering that snare was found in the trash, the hoops did not look bad at all, of course, disregarding the slight warp lol! Nice find and pretty cool for someone to send it to you!

My dad found a nice chopper bike from 1978 in a dump🤷‍♀️

With talent like this who the hell needs to play drums?

Honestly one of the best sounding snares you have! Bloody awesome

Nice job! i like the sound of that a lot.. well worth saving. wonderful.

Why are you not using your tama kit

I literally fell asleep watching this

Really like the sound of it. Wow!

The new editing style is great! I love watching your videos and have been for about 2 years. Please keep going because they are so interesting and what you can do is amazing. Keep it up :)

This snare sounds like *trash* (I’ll see myself out)

It looks BEAUTIFUL!

who could throw away such a thing like this. Dat snare drum fire!

I was blessed like this with a 1960s Ludwig marching snare

A super cool trick to removing Sharpie is to draw over the existing mark with a dry erase marker and wipe off. Not really sure how I found that out, but you should try it in the future!

Sounds amazing and it fits u for your style

Your community is awesome where i live everyone is bitter and you can't really share the passion for drums, cool stuff in this channel as always

I'm a guitar, drum, bass, ukulele, vocal instructor and a Ludwig piccolo snare sounds like 15 years of practice. I still have the glockenspiel but not sure where the snare ended up. Did tons of "all county" solos on that thing!