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1960’s Slingerland 8 Lug Snare Questions

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Hey guys. I came across a Slingerland snare at a consignment shop and was wondering what it might be really worth. I’m not a Slingerland guy so my knowledge is nada. As far as I can see, it’s a Slingerland 8 lug snare in pretty good condition, looks to be a wooden shell.

The research I have done so far is that according to the badge it is a 1963-1969, made in Niles Illinois with serial number 38722, which seems low.

Any help or info would be appreciated. Any values would also be great as wel! Thanks!!

Posted on 6 years ago
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Here are the other two photos that wouldn’t upload on my original post.

Posted on 6 years ago
#2
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Looks like a nice Mahogany drum.

The lugs are "Sound King" and the strainer is the "Rapid."

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Posted on 6 years ago
#3
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Awesome. Thanks!! I was thinking mahogany but was 100%. Any idea what it’s worth?

Posted on 6 years ago
#4
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This drum is approximately 1965 and is the Student Model Snare Drum. The size looks like a 7x14, in a mahogany finish, catalog number 157. Here's a link... http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1964_slingerland_16.jpg

The condition looks clean, so an educated guess to value might be $100 - $125. How much are they asking?

Mark

Posted on 6 years ago
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Thanks for all the great info. I think the store was asking a little over $200

Posted on 6 years ago
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From maflemin

Thanks for all the great info. I think the store was asking a little over $200

Definitely not worth that kind of money. It's obvious the store doesn't know drums and thinks that because it's old, it must be expensive. It's a student-level drum and sells accordingly.

-Mark

Posted on 6 years ago
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From idrum4fun

Definitely not worth that kind of money. It's obvious the store doesn't know drums and thinks that because it's old, it must be expensive. It's a student-level drum and sells accordingly.-Mark

+1 with Mark. Serial 38xxx is '64.

Posted on 6 years ago
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Is that snare considered a Student Radio King?

Posted on 6 years ago
#9
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No it is not. It's a Student Model snare as Mark stated previously.

Posted on 6 years ago
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