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Picked up a old engraved Ludwig Brass snare.....
Missed buy price by $5... Please do not take offense sir. You stand to make a huge profit on this drum. It is with proper care one of the best soundin...
10 years ago50's Slingy RK Bass T-Rods - washers?
They are no longer readily available in the needed size. I'm hoping Fastenal has something that will work in stainless steel. I need a 75 or so. It i...
10 years agoPicked up a old engraved Ludwig Brass snare.....
I'll guess you paid $50. Put calf heads on it and the experts advice on snares and it will be an outstanding drum. If you are wanting funds for other...
10 years ago50's Slingy RK Bass T-Rods - washers?
Here is one of the spare lug assemblies from my big oval brass badge 26" bass 1949-51. Real Slingy tension rod shaft is larger than modern. The washer...
10 years ago50's Slingy RK Bass T-Rods - washers?
So does mine. Creighton
10 years agoSlingerland beyond repair?
Congrats! Those won't clean up to new. They should turn out very nice with some work. Creighton
10 years agoHow many plies on '53 Radio King?
Great drum! Another way to tell single ply is the wood grain pattern will match from outside to inside. Creighton
10 years agoStrange old thing
What a cool drum! Thanks for the post. Great job of making a drum with very few parts. Creighton
10 years agoSlingy Experts...what did I just buy?
Go slow and careful sorting out what is under the paint. Painted over wrap can be saved. Just comes down to what kinda paint and what wrap if any. If...
10 years ago59 Slingerland bass drum casing question
Bet those are left over beavertail lug springs :-) Creighton
10 years agoGreen Sparkle Slingy Deal
Well bought, congrats!
10 years agoSlingy Experts...what did I just buy?
Great score. Very curious what is under the paint. Creighton
10 years agoBest Cleaner/Polish for Stainless Steel
Got to get new glasses :-) Missed the 1800+ posts. Creighton
10 years agoBest Cleaner/Polish for Stainless Steel
Welcome to the site! How well do you want to clean it? Complete tear down or a surface polish? Pictures always help. If you have trouble posting send...
10 years agoPreserving vintage chrome
I'm no expert. Great snare!! I'd just go with micro fibre towel wipe down. First sign of any pitting then a light polishing with Flitz polish then top...
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