Could Anyone Please Help Me With This Hi-Hat....????

[Dave in VA]

Hi Everyone....I collect drum pedal and Hi-hat foot boards and display them on the walls of my drum room. I just acquired this Hi-hat foot board and can find no info about Fred F. Kiemle except that he and W.F. Ludwig patented a snare for drums together in 1945. Does anyone know anything about this man?

Thanks in advance,
Dave in VA/FL

 

[squidart]

That patent appears to be the Ludwig clear plastic plate snare wires. I found this cymbal seat that he apparently licensed to Conn under "Fredrick" as well:

US2163949A - Rubber holder for cymbals - Google Patents

 

[squidart]

If this is the guy you'll see marriage records in Indiana at the bottom of the page. I can't access them as I don't have an ancestry membership.

Conn was located in Elkhart so judging by the patent dates he may have worked for Conn and left to work for/with WFL when he got the Ludwig name back.

Fredrick Francis Kiemle 1905-1985 - Ancestry®

Research genealogy for Fredrick Francis Kiemle of Germany, as well as other members of the Kiemle family, on Ancestry®.

www.ancestry.com

 

[squidart]

Here's a Fred snare stand.

Ludwig Vintage Snare Drum Case, Fred F Kiemle snare drum stand and 2B Ludwig Sticks 1960s | Reverb

Package includesVintage Ludwig snare drum case with yellow badgeFred F Kiemle Snare Drum standLudwig 2B sticksInside of case measures 18.5"x18"x7.5" deep with the lid closedHinges and latches on case are in good shape. Stand is solid and will accommodate up to a 14" Snare Drum. Conditio...

reverb.com

 

[studrum]

Sleuth Squid, at your service!

Man, I'd like to know what snare drum came in that Reverb case.

 

[squidart]

Sleuth Squid, at your service!

Man, I'd like to know what snare drum came in that Reverb case.

Welcome distraction from work. Shhhhhh.....

 

[Dave in VA]

Welcome distraction from work. Shhhhhh.....

Thank You very much Squidart.....I know more now thanks to you....

 

[rock roll]

Another cool find to add to your amazing collection.

 

[Dave in VA]

Another cool find to add to your amazing collection.

Thanks.....Where are you located in VA?

 

[rock roll]

Thanks.....Where are you located in VA?

Alexandria

 

[JazzDrumGuy]

Maybe this is the guy's kid???

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