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Slingerland Drum Set
Welcome. Serial looks like 334xxx which would be late 70's. These look like 5-ply shells (no re-rings). Hardware looks era correct. Not exactly a...
8 years agoRadio Kings
Yes. Drums from the '57-'62 (plus or minus) era are often erroneously called Radio Kings or Sound Kings.
8 years agoSlingerland vintage 1963-1965 Drum Set w/original heads,hardware&cases
Lots of unmolested originality here. Do all the drums have the same interior? How about the floor tom? Expect to see clear maple if all from the sa...
8 years agoRadio Kings
From vintagemore2000...
8 years agoRadio Kings
There will be many differing opinions here but it is generally accepted that the last year the "Radio King" name was used for bass, toms and snare dru...
8 years agoSlingerland vintage 1963-1965 Drum Set w/original heads,hardware&cases
Yes, more pictures needed, but this does appear to be an original "Jet Outfit". The drum sizes are correct. While Slingerland's are undervalued thes...
8 years agoSlingerland vintage 1963-1965 Drum Set w/original heads,hardware&cases
The snare is interesting. The serial number is rather low for a '65 date stamp. Regardless, any date stamp at all points to this being a 3-ply shell...
8 years agoSlingerland vintage 1963-1965 Drum Set w/original heads,hardware&cases
From kcmcc...
8 years ago1963-1969 Slingerland COB HELP!!!
Case is post '65. Badge and serial number are late 60's, '69 plus or minus. Large tone control knob rules out earlier 60's. You could call this a K...
8 years agoCost of Parts
Just as there are "deals", there is always someone asking an unrealistic high price. Look at "sold" prices, throw out the high and the low, and that...
8 years agoSnare/Kit Identification Help Needed | SERIAL: 902134 | 1970's BR WMP (?)
Early 90's HSS era imports.
8 years agoSnare/Kit Identification Help Needed | SERIAL: 902134 | 1970's BR WMP (?)
That particular serial number is post Niles early 90's (probably imports). Rich is right, pictures or more info needed.
8 years agoFOR SALE: Vintage Early 1970s Slingerland Avante Outfit 60N in Red Tiger Pearl
Yes. Mid '74 for chrome inlay according to DrCJW. Wish he was still around.
8 years agoFOR SALE: Vintage Early 1970s Slingerland Avante Outfit 60N in Red Tiger Pearl
They do. That wrap is supposedly much more impressive in person. Pictures don't quite capture it. Good luck with sale.
8 years agoYREKA! Moment...
From TheElectricCompany...
8 years ago