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Spitfire (Louie Bellson)

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This is a Slingerland snare, model "Spitfire", size 5" by 14" with unlaquered brass shell. It is a 12-lugger and has a TDR-strainer, extended snare wires and steel sticksavers.

This original "Slingerland" shell was bought on ebay and then restored with original Slingerland hardware. This NOS shell was never laquered (see explanation below.)

In order to chrome-plate anything it needs to be plated in nickle and then copper first before the chrome plating can be adhered. This "Spitfire" shell never got chrome-plated.

Here is a video where I play my spitfire

... and here, my spitfire gallery.

Enjoy,

Fred

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
Posts: 5356 Threads: 87

Very nice! I love the aged brass patina. Bet it sounds great too!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
Posts: 2115 Threads: 26

I too love that look. Was the shell already drilled for 12 lugs or was that a choice you made?

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
Posts: 5291 Threads: 226

I agree...Very nice snare indeed...Kudos!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 1273 Threads: 22

Hot diggity! The chrome pops off the ol' copper. Love those lugs!

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
Posts: 1311 Threads: 9

Here's where I wish I had a digital camera.I have the same snare with the laquered brass shell.They look as good as they sound.

Steve B

Posted on 12 years ago
#6
Posts: 1244 Threads: 204

Looks like a chrome and copper cake.....wanna take a bite. Nice!

Posted on 12 years ago
#7
Posts: 763 Threads: 110

Stunning,…

That shiny chrome against the raw un-lacquered shell !!!

I bet it sounds amazing!

Congratulations.

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
Posts: 125 Threads: 40

From FFR428

Very nice! I love the aged brass patina. Bet it sounds great too!

Yes, I already have two others, but this one sounds best!

My two other "Spitfires" are: 5-ply maple shell with white laquer and the other is brass shell, chromed!

Thanks for watching!

Fred

Posted on 12 years ago
#9
Posts: 125 Threads: 40

From tnsquint

I too love that look. Was the shell already drilled for 12 lugs or was that a choice you made?

This shell was pre-drilled for 12 "Sound King" lugs when I got it!

Thanks for watching!

Fred

Posted on 12 years ago
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