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Slingerland Sound King Strainer help
Looks like a late '60s COB Radio King. Will need a 3 point throw-off and a set of the last version bridges / butt side. In the '30s those bridges were...
18 years agoWhat is my vintage kit worth? is it special?
Unfortunatly, the single headed drums don't bring a whole lot on ebay right now; Slingerland (and vintage drum collectors) look for sets in sizes 20 (...
18 years agoWhat is my vintage kit worth? is it special?
I think on ebay they would bring about $350-400.
18 years agoslingerland snare stand
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18 years agoSlingerland Badge
Just a guess...looks like the badge was on a lacquered or stained set. I'm thinking it was a black and silver badge that someone "re-lacquered" or sta...
18 years agoSlingerland snare question
Usually the shells with the three lines are brass.
18 years agoDynasonic decisions
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18 years agoDynasonic decisions
The dyna looks to be very easily restored. First, disassemble the hoops, lugs, strainer butt plate. Leave the badge and Rogers logo alone! Some folks...
18 years agoSlingerland "Jobbing Outfit" ?
Slingerland experimented with aluminum hoops around that time. I've seen a 13" Slingerland snare drum with them. I'm sure the DR could chime in with s...
18 years agoRecording Vintage Drums
I'd use single ply heads and tight tunings.
18 years agoSlingerland "Jobbing Outfit" ?
The good news is that the tension rods on your bass are original. Slingerland sent out the 12 x 20s that way. And they're great sounding bass drums.
18 years agoDynasonic help
For what it's worth, a friend of mine (and full time drummer) recently was given a similar drum to yours, also missing the frame. Although it's not th...
18 years agoLeedy Knobby Gold Snare Drum
It was called the "Professional" model. It was the successor to the "Multi Model". The Multi Model was the top of the line in the teens and early '20s...
18 years agoLeedy Knobby Gold Snare Drum
Painted shell, very worn hardware, added Slingerland tone control...would make a fun restoration project or "player" (some of these Professionals soun...
18 years agoAttaching snare wires to slingerland rapid strainer
If you're snapping string, it's probably not the string's fault. Check for a "burr" on the bottom hoop or the holes where you put the string. I've bee...
18 years ago