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Out-of-round shell
I had a similar "slightly out-of -round" problem with an 8x12 Slingerland 3-ply tom shell which in its sordid past obviously spent time single headed....
15 years agoHelp needed with Slingerland kit,what to do
Man you sell those it'll be the easy misplayed grounder through your infield of life. Regards DonS
15 years agoIstanbul pre-split flat ride
Couple months back I picked up a 20" Istanbul pre-split flat ride off E bay. I low balled it and ended up getting it for $130.00. When it arrived I wa...
15 years ago72 slingerland pics
Geez don't underestimate these drums, they're special; Slingerland 3-plies for 2 and a 1/4?? And it looks like a 14x14 floor tom? For what you paid yo...
15 years agoNow for what I didn't get at the show
The awakening of the ear is a magical and defining moment in ones life. Regards DonS
15 years agoWTB: 16" Vintage Slingerland BDP floor tom
Not surprising you love the sound......they're RADIO KINGS!!!! The Black Diamond Pearl on those drums hasn't been made since the forties, in fact the...
15 years agoWho Uses A Drum Dial
You've heard no doubt countless times you have to find the drums "sweet spot". It is true, there is a sweet spot and when you find it, you'll know it,...
15 years agoWhat Set Are You Searching For?
8x12 and 14x14 Slingerland Stage Band toms in Dark Blue Sparkle. Regards DonS
15 years agomid 60s slingerland
Good move keeping it. It appears the set only needs a good cleaning and a replacement rim and tension rods on the tom. IF it's a 13" tom , there are a...
15 years agoIs this worth going to see?
I can only think of one use...........KINDLING!
15 years agoBest way to plug holes
I've re-furbished two sets, all Slingerland Orphans; The SBP one in the late 80's, finished the red set last October. I am firmly in the "glue the wra...
15 years agoBest way to plug holes
Pennypacker, Dowels are definitely the way to go. First thing you want to do is go to Home Depot, bring the drum shell with you. Go to the tool sectio...
15 years agoSlingerland Muffler Assemblies
If you've got silver/black badges then you've got the larger knobs. Drilled holes should be the same, only the knobs were changed, the rest of the ass...
15 years agoSlingerland Muffler Assemblies
I think there was a change in the size around 1966 or '67. Might have been around the same time vent holes and badges were added to toms and the inter...
15 years agoShould There Be Matched Weight on Old A Zildjian Hi Hats?
Price you paid seems very good to me, 13's from that period nowhere near as common as 14's. More importantly though, how do you like the sound??? Reg...
15 years ago