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Question about Slingerlands from mid-70s

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Hello guys,

I have a 1976 Slingerland Jupiter outfit (I recently learned the name) with all 9 pieces and original hardware, and while I love the sound of it, I figured gigging with it wasn't the best idea considering the shape it's in and the fact that I don't want it getting worse. I recently retired the set, but was wondering if anyone knew anything about the quality, the value, if it's worth restoring it, or would that hurt the value, and so on. They are stained natural. Thanks guys, and I appreciate the feedback!

Posted on 14 years ago
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You have a cool kit, the money drums in your kit are the bass drum, floor tom and snare drum, if it's brass and not steel, concert toms don't bring as much money as double headed toms,I don't know what you need to restore. but no it will help to restore it, for yourself to use and add to the value of the kit, but only use real slingerland parts and no extra holes, and leave the finish original. and by the way welcome to the forum!!Jumping2

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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Thank you! I'm sure I'll spend more time than I should here now that I found this place!

I don't know if this will effect the value, but the set I have is the one that was played on Rick James' Superfreak album or the album before it. I can't remember which... The two smallest toms are pretty beat up from the hi-hat scraping out chunks (done by the prior owner), but are otherwise in good shape. I think they only need refinishing save for the two toms.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From joepac1

Thank you! I'm sure I'll spend more time than I should here now that I found this place! I don't know if this will effect the value, but the set I have is the one that was played on Rick James' Superfreak album or the album before it. I can't remember which... The two smallest toms are pretty beat up from the hi-hat scraping out chunks (done by the prior owner), but are otherwise in good shape. I think they only need refinishing save for the two toms.

If you can document that it was used as stated that will help on value, and yes the repair , isn't major either, post some pics and show us what it looks like, thanksCool1

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From joepac1

Hello guys, I have a 1976 Slingerland Jupiter outfit (I recently learned the name) with all 9 pieces and original hardware, and while I love the sound of it, I figured gigging with it wasn't the best idea considering the shape it's in and the fact that I don't want it getting worse. I recently retired the set, but was wondering if anyone knew anything about the quality, the value, if it's worth restoring it, or would that hurt the value, and so on. They are stained natural. Thanks guys, and I appreciate the feedback!

First of all yes....

To me the value of drums is percieved...To a car buff your drums have little value..So if they are in great shape and you runinto the right guy the skys the limit.

Typically the pop sets are the killer price getters...EXAM

I have a BR set that was 1 Owned by Buddy 2 and was the set used the take the Neru jacket shots...What would you pay?

First...

What do you have size wise......I worked for them and I cant remember the dam names..Finish,,,What are the shells like...Cracked? etc etc..

What condition is the hardware in..etc etc...

Good care can really make the set last...BR's set is now 42 years old..The pearls faded but they sound great...

I was with S from 70 to 83....

Posted on 14 years ago
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