1930s Leedy 'Broadway Standard' Model 14x6.5"

Nickel over Brass shell with 8 lugs

Engraved hoops with ‘Leedy Elkhart, Ind.’ and ‘Broadway Standard’.

This is such an incredible drum, one that rarely comes around. I actually sold this drum back in 2019 and I recently bought it back in, originally to keep but I can’t justify keeping it as it won’t get the use it deserves.

The drum has factory soldered-back bearing edges and crimped snare beds, and is very heavy, similar to the original 20s Black Beauty shells.

By having 8 lugs, I genuinely think this is a superior drum to the original Black Beauty. It’s an absolute peach. There is so much body and crispness to it.

There is some minor scratching on the shell but nothing you wouldn’t expect for a drum that is nearly 100 years old. Minimal aging.

This drum was originally cleaned for its sale in 2019. I have dusted it off, and photographed it as it looks now.

Fitted with slightly used Remo Coated Ambassador and Ambassador Hazy heads with some brand new Puresound Custom Pro Steel 20 strand wires.