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[B]1929- SLINGERLAND 5 x 14 *OPAL PEARL PROFESSIONAL MODEL [/B]

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Hello again from Corona Virus Shelter in Place CA, USA where the hobby continues at full speed ahead.

I hope all of you are staying safe and staying healthy. I got this drum at a Chicago Show approximately 7-8 years ago. I don’t think that I ever did an article/photos so here goes.

1929- SLINGERLAND 5 x 14 *OPAL PEARL PROFESSIONAL MODEL

*Slingerland used the term Opal Pearl but this finish looks exactly like L & L’s Peacock Pearl or Leedy’s Rainbow Pearl finishes.

THE SHELL: The Opal Pearl was in excellent-plus condition so only a normal cleaning and polishing was needed. This finish has the “glue grid” backing as can been seen on various Ludwig and Leedy drums of the era. The mahogany interior is very clean and the cloud badge is perfect.

THE HARDWARE: The all original nickel hardware was also in great shape and cleaned up and polished up nicely. The Snappi-Snares are clean, straight and tension well.

Of-the-era top and bottom calf heads rounded out this light restoration.

Enjoy!

Mike Curotto

Posted on 4 years ago
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So cool!! Mesmerizing!!

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 4 years ago
#2
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Beautiful thanks for sharing all your drums, can't get enough looking at them

Posted on 4 years ago
#3
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Yeah, man. That's a beautiful wrap.

hey, Mike...Can you make a post with one of those weird Slingerland banjo resonator snare drums? I really think those are cool. Thanks

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Posted on 4 years ago
#4
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From O-Lugs

Yeah, man. That's a beautiful wrap. hey, Mike...Can you make a post with one of those weird Slingerland banjo resonator snare drums? I really think those are cool. Thanks

Those are called Tone Flanges...I have a bunch but I have a new one coming into the collection early next week...stay tuned.

Mike Curotto

Posted on 4 years ago
#5
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Love it, Beautiful drum !!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 4 years ago
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