This is one-of-a-kind! Here is a fantastic snare drum that comes from the collection of Chet Falzerano, who is the world's leading expert on Billy Gladstone. This drum was made for Chet by the late Arnie Lang (who, prior to his passing, was second only to Chet in terms of his knowledge of Gladstone). This drum is extremely unique in so many ways, as Chet's note below confirms:
5.5 x 14 Lang Gladstone 3 way tuning Custom Made Snare Drum
Hand hammered D. Picking copper shell with 24K gold plated hardware. Nameplate engraved "Chet Falzerano April, 2000." Built by Morris "Arnie" Lang for me Apr 2000, delivered May, 2000. Engraved by John Aldridge with a prototype of his Lang Gladstone Triumphal Model engraving. Fitted with Hannabach “Orchestra Carbon” wire wound silk Snares from Adrian Kirchler. This drum weighs an incredible 17 pounds.
See this quick video performance with the drum: HERE.
