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Inspection
Checklist
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HOW
TO USE THIS CHECKLIST
Mark the appropriate boxes for the drum you are inspecting:
snare (SN), small tom (ST), large tom (LT), bass (BD) and where
applicable, top (T), and bottom (B), interior (INT) and exterior
(EXT). Mark with either an open circle O = OK
or an X = not OK. |
| Please
note: The two pages of text accompanying this checklist
are meant to be used in conjunction with the checklist. The text
contains important clarification and instructions (see
How to Inspect a Vintage Drum) |
KEY
TO ABBREVIATIONS
| (SN)
|
SNARE
|
| (ST)
|
SMALL
TOM |
| (LT)
|
LARGE
TOM |
| (BD)
|
BASS
|
| (T)
|
TOP
OF DRUM |
| (B)
|
BOTTOM
OF DRUM |
| (INT)
|
INTERIOR
OF SHELL |
| (EXT)
|
EXTERIOR
OF SHELL |
1.
Two-Minute Overview
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
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fully
assembled |
|
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visual |
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acoustical |
2. Rims
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
WOOD &
METAL |
| B |
|
|
|
|
missing or
unoriginal |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
WOOD &
METAL |
| B |
|
|
|
|
altered,
repaired (holes drilled) |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
WOOD |
| B |
|
|
|
|
indentations,
delamination, cracks, or other damage |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
WOOD-INLAY
STRIP |
| B |
|
|
|
|
missing,
unoriginal, discolored, cracked, unglued |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
WOOD &
METAL |
| B |
|
|
|
|
warped, out
of round, bent |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
WOOD &
METAL |
| B |
|
|
|
|
finish chipped,
worn scratched, pitted, etc. |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
METAL |
| B |
|
|
|
|
cracks |
3. Bearing
Edges
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
unevenness
(high-low spots) |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
ply/hoop
separation cracks |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
modified,
altered, repaired |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
gouges/nicks,
other damage |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
4. Shells
and Finish
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
out of round/oversize |
| B |
|
|
|
|
shell (heads
are tight) |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
scratches,
scuffs, gouges |
| B |
|
|
|
|
dings, dents,
rust, pitting |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
stains, fading,
discoloration |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
previous
repairs, alterations, extra holes |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
air bubbles,
ungluing, chips and cracks |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
caved in/bulged
out |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
unoriginal
finish |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
5. Tension
Rods (& Washers), Claws, Clips
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
missing or
unoriginal |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
modified,
altered, repaired |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
bent, thread
damage, |
| B |
|
|
|
|
cracks, other
damage |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
rust, pitting,
scratches, |
| B |
|
|
|
|
finish chipped/worn |
6. Lug Casings
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
missing or
unoriginal |
| B |
|
|
|
|
in whole
or part |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
rusted, pitted,
scratched, |
| B |
|
|
|
|
finish chipped
or worn |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
modified,
altered, repaired |
| B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
cracked,
defective threads |
| B |
|
|
|
|
other damage |
7. Interior
Hardware-Screws, Washers, Bushings, etc.
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
missing or
unoriginal |
|
|
|
|
|
modified,
altered, repaired |
|
|
|
|
|
rusted or
damaged |
8. Mufflers
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| INT |
|
|
|
|
missing or
unoriginal |
| EXT |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| INT |
|
|
|
|
modified,
altered, repaired |
| EXT |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| INT |
|
|
|
|
rust, pitting,
scratches, |
| EXT |
|
|
|
|
chipped/worn
finish |
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| INT |
|
|
|
|
damaged,
dysfunctional or inoperable |
| EXT |
|
|
|
|
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9. Nameplate
& Grommet
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
missing or
unoriginal |
|
|
|
|
|
bent, scratched,
loose, evidence of reinstallation |
|
|
|
|
|
evidence
of reinstallation |
10. Drum
Set
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
exterior
finish on all drums is same shade of color |
|
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interior
finish on all drums is same color |
|
|
|
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original
group - no add ons |
11. Snare
Drums-Wires
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
completely
missing |
|
|
|
|
|
strands missing/bent |
12. Snare
Drum-Strainer/Butt-End
|
strainer |
---missing
or unoriginal in whole or part |
|
butt-end |
|
|
|
|
|
strainer |
---modified,
altered, repaired |
|
butt-end |
|
|
|
|
|
strainer |
---rust,
pitting, scratches, |
|
butt-end |
---finish
chipped/worn |
|
|
|
|
strainer |
---bent,
stripped, cracked, other damage |
|
butt-end |
|
|
|
|
|
strainer |
---binding/slipping
of dial or throw off arm |
|
|
|
|
strainer |
---wires
disengage completely |
13. Mounts,
Linkage, Legs
| ST |
LT |
BD |
|
|
|
|
missing or
unoriginal in whole or part |
|
|
|
rusted, pitted,
scratched, finish chipped or worn |
|
|
|
cracked housing,
stripped threads, other damage |
|
|
|
modified,
altered, repaired |
|
|
|
securely
hold |
14. Heads
|
SN |
ST |
LT |
BD |
|
| T |
|
|
|
|
stretched,
punctured, ripped |
| B |
|
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15.
General Information
Brand
& Model__________________________ Year ________
Size:
SN________ ST_________ LT_________ BD__________
Finish
of Shell_________________________________________
Finish
of Hardware:__________ nickel________ chrome________
Cleaning/Polishing
needed ____ yes _____ no
Grading
_____ Mint _____ Exc/Mint _____ Exc _____ VG/Exc
_____VG
_____ Gd/VG _____Gd Fair
16.
Comments (use an additional sheet of paper if necessary)
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