1960 George Way 6.5x14 Snare

[DolFan54]

I attended the Chicago Drum Show last weekend. The one drum I thought I’d never find was there! A George Way 6.5x14 16 lug snare drum in sparkling blue. These are so rare that I only know of 3 other ones. This one is from approximately 1960.

 

[happyshump]

Congrats.

 

[wayne]

Is it the blue finish that makes them so rare?

 

[drumtimejohn]

Awesome! Congrats!

 

[flatwins]

Beautiful score. I’ve long desired a George Way snare from the 50s or early 60s.

 

[DolFan54]

Is it the blue finish that makes them so rare?

No, it’s the Concert Model 6.5x14 16 lug that is rare. I know of one in England that is blue sparkle and two in the states, a blue sparkle & a red sparkle. I owned a faded gold sparkle one but lost it 3 years ago in a fire.

 

[Jolo]

WAY to go, Space Partner! Beautiful snare with a lot of lugage. That also matches your shirt, perfectly.

 

[Prufrock]

That's awesome, Steve! I'm glad you have found a replacement for the lost gold sparkle drum. Congrats!

 

[mlayton]

You deserve it Steve. Was great seeing you at the show.

Mike

 

[drummertom]

Gorgeous snare!

 

[CC Cirillo]

Fantastic!

 

[studrum]

Couldn't happen to a more deserving fellow!