Noble and Cooley Drum on Ebay

[Sue]

I know where there are about 8 more of these, all "custom-built" about 8-10 years ago for CT Valley Field Music (an Ancient drum corps). (They must have gotten yet another set of new "old" drums. . . )

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Noble-and-Cooley-Rope-Tensioned-Field-Drum-/190615102778

Susan Cifaldi

[4VADRUMMER]

Re: Noble and Cooley Drum on Ebay

She's pretty but not civil war period.... Don't think I'd even consider paying $1,300 for a reproduction drum from anyone. Original's pop up much cheaper all the time.

[joewhitney]

Re: Noble and Cooley Drum on Ebay

Other than mentioning the Civil War style snare strainer, Dave doesn't actually say it's a reproduction of a Civil War drum, so it's not false advertising. I guess it's a reproduction of an Ancient drum!

Joe Whitney
2nd SC String Band
Liberty Hall Drum & Fife Corps

[4VADRUMMER]

Re: Noble and Cooley Drum on Ebay

I know. I was just saying that because this forum is supposed to be related to all things Civil War. Not being a jerk, just saying.

[joewhitney]

Re: Noble and Cooley Drum on Ebay

Well, it could be defarbed, but at that price you could buy several of Will's drums! Save it for musters.

Joe Whitney
2nd SC String Band
Liberty Hall Drum & Fife Corps

[Sue]

Re: Noble and Cooley Drum on Ebay

I posted it more as of caveat emptor, because while he did say "custom built," he didn't say exactly when. . .and he did say "Noble & Cooley". . . in that case, maybe it should have been a caveat lector. . .

Poor David! Ancients won't buy it (they're too poor) and reenactors won't buy it (it's too weird), I'm afraid he just might be stuck with it.

Susan Cifaldi