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1970s Slingerland Bass Drum Question
Try a pm to Idrum4fun (Mark) He had one about 6 weeks ago that I did not eventually need.. Cheers
12 years agoSlingerlands
More likely around 1974 I think. (just going by serial number and the later patented version of the Setomatic Mount). Cheers
12 years ago1980 Slingerland J5 Restoration
Cool.. whatever you decide It's a great set.. If you do the rewrap try & show some progress pics along the way.. Cheers
12 years ago1980 Slingerland J5 Restoration
Looking good, I like the colour too.. You did well to gather all of the missing hardware. The wrap looks in good condition from the pic, are you rewra...
12 years agoDon Henley/Ludwig LOVE
John, Sounds like you don't need to read the book, your bad blood appraisal rings through in the book loud & clear. I did find reference to the early...
12 years ago'77 Slingerland 51N Super Rock
John, Yes, thanks for the tip on the stick bag, I have seen that mentioned in another thread here before.. I'll give it a try, bad old habit I guess....
12 years ago'77 Slingerland 51N Super Rock
Thanks Guys, Appreciate your comments.. Mark.. the only others that I have seen in this colour blend have all been marchers, but I recall seeing ano...
12 years agoThe one snare I should buy,...
Stef, Sorry about your loss, condolences..
12 years agoDon Henley/Ludwig LOVE
I am a great fan of their music too, been following them right from the start. I have seen them live on three occasions & the studio sound has been re...
12 years ago'77 Slingerland 51N Super Rock
Spent the past few months on sourcing & replacing some pitted chrome.. Eg; BD lugs & all Set-O-Matic fittings.. the other chrome is still looking fine...
12 years ago'71 Slingerland Avante Outfit No. 60N Lavender Satin Flame
Beautiful kit, looks very nice indeed.. I saw it before but did not realize that you had the 14" as well. Do you play it with this tom set up? .. I h...
13 years ago'78 Vistalites with a few Needs
Purdie.. your piece of string thing is just brilliant.. Gotta ask, did you spend some time with the boy scouts?? Cheers
13 years agodrum id please.
I'll stick with Leedy as well, I have not seen Drouyn lugs without the Torpedo shape at the butt end. Cheers
13 years agodrum id please.
I thought that too, sure is collectible whatever.. Here's a pic Cheers
13 years agoPro Drum Shop LA Story
Good story, thanks, That store must have thousands of stories similar.. You can feel the Vibe when you walk through the door.. I dropped in there last...
13 years ago