I bought this snare on ebay - as usual without consulting the experts first - because it resembles the Hollywood Ace I got a little while ago, and because it is so incredibly clean.
1961, so 'pre-serial' number. The pictures tell the story.
Any info on what I've gotten myself into?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290695048930?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
here your drum has the triple flange stick saver rim option on it.. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1960_slingerland_pg12_large.jpg
Here look at the link, Also your drum has the triple flange stick saver rim option on it.. this is why your drum has no tone control on it.http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1960_slingerland_pg12_large.jpg
Kind of an odd one being badged on the right.
They pop up like that, but not real often.
Pretty drum, you paid a fair price for it I think.
Looks like it's a "student model."
Makes it sound kind of ;budget' as opposed to the more high-line Slingerlands.
But here's what I've discovered: I've been doing a lot of hardware restoration lately, and I'm finding that with Slingerland and Ludwig, the earlier stuff is MUCH better made than the later 70's stuff. WFL pedals are simply better made than the Ludwig SKs.
So, relative to the Hollywood Ace...big difference in terms on shell, construction, value?
I think it's a beautiful snare...haven't work up the optimum tuning yet, but so far -- it sounds great!
Y'know, my impression is that many questions like this have kind of a sub-text that has to do with the value of the drum in the re-sale market, as in 'did i just score a $$ drum for low$?'
I have no real illusions about making any $ on this guy - for one thing, the market sucks! If I ever sold it an broke even, that'd be a good thing.
I'm wondering about the other details...shell construction, I guess.
Also... I have a muffler and know left over from a COB rebuild. I could easily put it on this drum...UNLESS that would be some kind of mis-leading change, in case it does go back on the market.
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Okay, now I'm piling on!
When I look at the page from 1960, it looks like the snare with the same throw off has flanged hoops with hooks.
The "concert king" has triple flange.
I'm not only iggerant, I'm confused!
Last question first, it is a student model radio king with the stick saver rim option on them you could get them with the rim clips double flange hoops or the way your drum is. Leave the drum factory do not drill holes and install a tone control. This is a 3ply maple, popular, mahogany, shell, it's top of the line!! these drums have a wonderful midrange tone to them, put heads on it, Play it and enjoy it and leave it the way you bought it. The price you paid is what it's worth. these are great sleeper drums not a lot of money for a whole lot of tone!!!
Excellent - just the info I needed - thank you!
I have had a few occasions to play the Hollywood Ace -- it never fails to get the "what is that snare drum" response.
Again -- appreciate your help.
It's exactly the same drum, just no tone control,and who needs one anyhow.
