Beater: bass drum, pedal.
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Instrument FamilyBeaters |
Date MadeFirst quarter of the 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Hinged foot-piece and hinged heel-rest; adjustable spring tension. Foot-plate is a steel casting; heel-plate, clamp base assembly and beater spindle hinge are all cast aluminium; the pedal support is formed of heavy gauge steel wire; the beater is of solid felt. The foot-plate pulls on the left-hand side of one end of the top spindle assembly. The other end of the spindle carries the beater mounting with thumb-screw, and the return spring which is adjustable. The drum rim clamp has an aluminium top piece and thumb-screw for securing. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: dance, jazz or theatre pit band use. |
NotesR. Parks, 15 or 22 May 1999; A. Myers; C.J. Overton, 24.10.98. |
Measurementslength 285; height at rest 270; head diameter 50. |
ProvenancePurchased, 1989. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Blades Collection |
Accession Number2894 |