That was a particular model they called the 2-1. It was intended to be that way and wasn't built as the result of using up leftover parts. The idea was that the top head would benefit from having twelve tuning points while the snare side didn't need that many.

That`s a neat looking snare!! I`ve never seen one like that before...I learn something new everyday here!!

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Hello Bloodsloddy... and Welcome to the forum!

This is the Two-to-One snare drum, which first appeared in the 1979 catalog and only offered for a few years. 12 lugs over 6 lugs. Not a popular design! They are rare because not many were sold. Remember, rare does not always mean high priced!

Definitely not an end-of-run drum! Just another attempt by Slingerland to offer something different. I've heard the drum was inspired by Louie Bellson.

I'm very surprised that the badge you removed would have no serial number. Your shell would be 5-ply. Odd that the outer ply is mahogany, as these 5-ply shells were maple/poplar/maple/poplar/maple. Regardless, Slingerland did use good quality mahogany, so I'm sure your drum looks very nice!

Here's a link to the drum from the 1979 catalog... http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1979-slingerland-snaredrums1.jpg

Enjoy your Two-to-One!

-Mark

You've heard from two of the best in K.O. and idrum4fun. Original badge should have had a serial number. Shell, if original, would be 5-ply. Per DrCJW outer ply of 5-ply could be either maple or mahogany. Outer mahogany ply commonly used for wrapped drums which makes sense in your case. Looks good, how does it play?

Thanks all for your inputs. They have solved a mystery for me. Snare plays and sounds great, by the way.

I have one in COB. It has some mean bottom end.

My friend has the same snare but with the 1973 copper wrap over maple....

Hi. I'm new here, but saw this thread and wanted to add I also have the 2 to 1 snare, it's all metal tho. Not sure when it was made. I love it tho.

Can we see some pics, guys?

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