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What are the differences between Ludwig and Slingerland shells?
There is a complete history of Slingerland shells right here on VDG. A must read. All your questions will be answered. http://www.vintagedrumguide.c...
4 years agoWhat are the differences between Ludwig and Slingerland shells?
From thin shell...
4 years agoNeed a chuckle? Check this out!
Based on the woefully inadequate pictures looks to be a '55-'57 kit. "Good condition Repainted white" per the seller. I wonder what wrap is under th...
4 years agoThis is the Display Your Slingerland Drums Thread
Mark, you've got examples of some of the best variations of both BDP and Blue sparkle.
4 years agoThis is the Display Your Slingerland Drums Thread
Nice Mark. How do you not have a blue sparkle? (LOL)
4 years agoSlingerland 6.5x14 10 lug 3 vent BR models
From Drumwhacker...
4 years agoSlingerland 6.5x14 10 lug 3 vent BR models
IF you are referring to the '76-'77 Buddy Rich snare then 5-ply only would be expected. That Buddy Rich model was essentially a TDR Deluxe Concert Ki...
4 years agoLudwig Supraphonic LM400 Question
From thin shell...
4 years agoPlease help me identify a Ludwig 6.5x14 Black Beauty
Available on eBay, it's a must have: https://www.ebay.com/itm/265140792475?hash=item3dbb9f6c9b:g:T2UAAOSwTd9fePND
4 years agoLeedy Superior Hardwhite heads
FWIW, "Leedy Superior Hardwhite" calf heads were available into the 60's. Not sure if the logo changed or not.
4 years agoWhat do we have here?
Trans Type 1.
4 years agoHas anyone dealt with Purdie Shuffle?
From hawthorne...
4 years agoLeedy Badges
From leedybdp...
4 years agoLeedy Badges
Good question Dan. Double sided Slingerland era Leedy lugs do have the 'bosses' (e.g. snares, center lug basses and toms). Single sided lugs seem to...
4 years agoLeedy Badges
Per Slingerland historian Dr. Carl Wenk: Slingerland applied badges to Leedy toms thru 1960. NO badges on Leedy toms '61 - mid '66. Badges on Leedy...
4 years ago