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Making a Slingerland eagle decal
I did some googling around. The grain looks a lot like African mahogany.
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
Getting there... Anyone know if the shell is walnut or mahogany? I can't tell one from the other. [IMG]https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/53...
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
Here's one ready to print. There is no "America" sash, but that's ok. I think everyone will get the idea. [IMG]https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
I found three images snagged from various sources that can be easily edited. They are not exactly what I've seen on old snares, but they carry the vib...
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
Just did some research. The hoops I'm using on my 14x10 Slingerland are from a 1900s Walberg & Auge Perfection snare. I got the hoops off Ebay ten yea...
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
Very impressive collection. The old decals are hit or miss with quality. So much goes into the application of a water slide decal: dust, adhesive, moi...
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
Tell you what...I'll print up a decal like for you that says Americana. Just let me know the dimensions you need.
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
CT - I have contacted a marching snare enthusiast. If anyone would know of a source for old stock decals, he does. Short of that, I'm still working on...
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
famousdave: Thanks for the offer. I will keep you in mind if my first attempt fails.
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
Dennis, thanks man. That's exactly what I need. I saw pictures of your drum on another thread, and saw the American Legion decal. The eagle decal is...
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
This is what I'm talking about. 1930s Slingerland marching snare with eagle decal. The photo is large and mostly in focus, but there is a glare. If no...
12 years agoMaking a Slingerland eagle decal
Hi, new guy here. Been playing drums about 20 years, restoring for about a month. I'm a fabricator by trade, so it's no sweat. Right now I'm refinish...
12 years ago