Hello everyone. I'm having fun reading and learning from all. Thanks! I have a floor tom that is a Jan. 1966 slingerland WMP 20" and was wondering if any one know how this tom came to be. Can't find much info on the WWW about this thing. Have seen a few Ludwig versions but never one like this. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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1966 slingerland floor tom
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Didn't Krupa's kit on the Slingerland catalog covers have one of those for a long time?
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Didn't Krupa's kit on the Slingerland catalog covers have one of those for a long time?
Yes Rob G. I'm pretty sure Kruppa played a 20" on the side. Found a cool photo of Gene, Teddy Wilson, and Benny Goodman reunion that looks like his 20" as well. I also have gotten a note from a local vintage shop in my area and they seem to think they were only an order option. Has anyone ever heard this.
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]Yes, the Krupa kits had one (check the catalog section of this site....get to it by going to the vintage drum guide links upper right of the title page) and I have also heard that Slingy would make custom requests.
That beast is worth a good $350 at least....[/COLOR]
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]Yes, the Krupa kits had one (check the catalog section of this site....get to it by going to the vintage drum guide links upper right of the title page) and I have also heard that Slingy would make custom requests.That beast is worth a good $350 at least....[/COLOR]
Thanks much for the info Jaye. I'm gonna lean toward factory special since each hoop does have the OEM pair of holes in them. I think these were for external mufflers if I'm not mistaken. But, this kit has an internal muffler. I think the hoops were left overs and the 20" probably stopped being an option when they ran out. Just a thought and something to ponder while I finish my java break. Thanks again and always a pleasure reading posts.
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Thanks much for the info Jaye. I'm gonna lean toward factory special since each hoop does have the OEM pair of holes in them. I think these were for external mufflers if I'm not mistaken. But, this kit has an internal muffler. I think the hoops were left overs and the 20" probably stopped being an option when they ran out. Just a thought and something to ponder while I finish my java break. Thanks again and always a pleasure reading posts.
The little holes in the hoop are for a plate to put a Tempo King bass drum pedal on.
When Slingerland offered the Jet outit (I think it was called that...don't have my catalogs handy), it was offered with a metal bass drum hoop with a small plate that bass drum pedal would clip onto. That's probably where the hoop on this tom is from...
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The little holes in the hoop are for a plate to put a Tempo King bass drum pedal on.When Slingerland offered the Jet outit (I think it was called that...don't have my catalogs handy), it was offered with a metal bass drum hoop with a small plate that bass drum pedal would clip onto. That's probably where the hoop on this tom is from...
Your right on the money about the Jet kit Rich K.. I overlooked the metal hoops on the Jet at first. Thanks for the redirect.
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