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Good deed for the day.
Great story. Job well done!! One day that young man will be old and pass them on to another younger. Telling the story of how he received them. That'...
12 years agoBanned from playing vintage drums!!!
That is a shame. Maybe donate a decent stand, proper sticks and a couple of quick lessons. Hope it works out. Creighton
12 years agoGretsch Model 4105 Snare restore.
Thanks guys! The repro throw looks the best way to go. Not sure going to be able to get the yellowing off the wrap. Think for now it will just be get...
12 years agoGretsch Model 4105 Snare restore.
Well the Gretsch got jealous with all the time I've spent on the Slingny's. So here we go :-) This was my haul to school band snare. Uphill both way's...
12 years agoCleaning Rusty Parts w/Walnuts & Polish!
Here are most of the hardware parts for the 20" 16 lug and 26" 20 lug bass drums. Some small lug tom parts as well. Someone was curious about chrome o...
12 years agoSoaking hardware
For chrome any polish will work. Just follow the instructions and use micro fiber cloths to remove residue. Evaporust is great but spendy unless serio...
12 years agoCleaning Rusty Parts w/Walnuts & Polish!
Another tip: Had trouble with the T-rods getting stuck against the wall of the tumble. Lug springs get tangled together. This solves both issues. Goo...
12 years agoCleaning Rusty Parts w/Walnuts & Polish!
Maybe this? Puter is acting up so sorrry if not revelant. http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=35545&highlight=Tumbler&page=2
12 years agoValue of Slingerland drum set
I hope that the Slingerland brand gets stronger as collectors/players pick up on the the great sound and decent construction. Whilst chasing parts for...
12 years agoRe stamping the date?
Hey Jordanlawrence, Okay you get the beta of DEC 20 1960 and JAN 03 1961 :-). These letters are 3/8" tall. PM your address and what color of ink yo...
12 years agoMoney no object. What is the best finish?
Perfect, Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you very much!! Creighton
12 years agoRe stamping the date?
>> Here is a pic of the pre serial stamp. Thanks, What is the size? If you don't care about an exact font match. Couple of choices. Staples or Offic...
12 years ago40's Radio King "pick" video
Great job on the video and a very nice kit. Thanks!! Creighton
12 years agoBlankets/towels left in drums?
>>Ouch! That's nasty. Looks more like it was sitting in an inch of water for a couple years! Naw the rims are fine. If'n it had been sitting in water...
12 years agoValue of Slingerland drum set
What a great kit!! Put the same Pearl dual tom mounts on my Slingys in the mid 70's. Don't regret it a bit. The Slingys mounts seriously lacked in...
12 years ago