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BOP Ludwig Jazz Fest serial number
Per Rick Gier's Ludwig serial dating guide 80xxx would be expected for approx. later '64. This serial is also in the range where many drums are repor...
4 years agoSlingerland Concert King
From leedybdp...
4 years agoSlingerland Concert King
allandwf, what date stamp range do your 'capri' drums have? I've seen '58 stamped 'capri' drums. Mark's '64 example is certainly interesting.
4 years agoWhat year are these Slingerland drums?
leedybdp, the serial reset in early/mid 1970 and the three different badge types used in 1970 help narrow down your drums nicely. Per Dr. CJ Wenk, Bl...
4 years agoWhat year are these Slingerland drums?
We have discussed this before. The black/silver badges preclude these drums from being any earlier than 1970. Per Dr. CJ Wenk that badge was used fr...
4 years agoBR "flat-base" cymbal stand on eBay
Mark, your stencil 'Radio King' is very cool and a piece of history in its own right.
4 years agoBR "flat-base" cymbal stand on eBay
While it is true that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" let's not forget the business practices employed by these stencil companies; to ma...
4 years agoBR "flat-base" cymbal stand on eBay
Nice work Mark. Great details. A lot of the MIJ kits were made to deceive and on quick glance they can.
4 years agoBR "flat-base" cymbal stand on eBay
skins, the tilter is NOT Slingerland. Look at yours then look at the one in the add. That alone refutes his claim of 'all original'.
4 years agoSlingerland Stage Band
MntnMan62, Your kit sounds fantastic, any chance you could post some pictures? We'd love to see it. Even more reason to hold out for a nice original...
4 years agoSlingerland Stage Band
From idrum4fun...
4 years agoSlingerland Stage Band
Angled legs are correct for a 70's floor tom. Your offer for that floor tom is more than fair. You are likely to be 'upside down' on that tom once y...
4 years agoHumble Collection of Old A, Italian, and misc.
From Chicago Dave...
4 years agoNeed Opinions on Slingerland Snare
Tough call, I don't see the classic Slingerland thin, thick, thin 3-ply layup. This may be a 2-ply shell. Per Slingerland historian Dr CJ Wenk the l...
4 years agoNeed Opinions on Slingerland Snare
That particular cloud badge was used primarily on marching and 'juvenile' drums. Is that a 3-ply shell?
4 years ago