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What happened to the Vintage Drum Guide?
Timemachine work around almost works. Sadly, much is inaccessible.
3 weeks agoWhat happened to the Vintage Drum Guide?
Nicely done thin shell. Thanks
3 weeks agoWhat happened to the Vintage Drum Guide?
Going to the Vintage Drum Guide yields an "account suspended" message. Is this just a temporary issue? It would certainly be a shame to lo...
3 weeks agoSlingerland Concert Tom Question
Serial may be 573xxx which would be mid 80's. Picture of bearing edge is not good so I wouldn't rule out a 3-ply shell. The "Spirit" line...
1 month agoSlingerland Concert Tom Question
Not early 70's. Is that serial number 505xxx? If so, it's early 80's. The tom mount is post 70's also.
1 month agoRogers Set
......post some more close-up photos? There aren't any photos!
2 months ago1970s Ludwig Lug and Tom Mystery
FYI, your serials are approx. '73. The serial guide on Ludwig's site inaccurately assigns too many serial numbers to '76.
3 months agoMany parts for sale
Make sure you have an "Ad Blocker" if you go over to DFO, there's a different type of "frustrating experience" over there.
3 months agoLudwig mid-70's kit questions
Slingerland did not put badges on their toms in that era. That may be a repurposed cocktail drum.
4 months agoLudwig mid-70's kit questions
Your serial numbers 117xxxx and 119xxxx would be expected for ~'74.
4 months agoSlingerland serial number starting point?
The previous two posts (#4 & #5) are wildly inaccurate. Likely spam.
4 months agoHolly grail sold
You did really well if you got $4K.
5 months agoBooks for learning about drums/cymbals?
Re: Rob Cook's Slingerland Book Be aware that there are many errors in this book, especially in the area of drum dating, attributes and fine det...
5 months agoCleaning the Engraving on a 1970s Ludwig Black Beauty
I'd try finishing up with a soft bristled brush.
5 months agoMain Forum link doesn't work
Just as I suspected. I will reach out to a member who may be able to contact TommyP direct. Thanks for the forum links.
6 months ago