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1939-41 SLINGERLAND 7 x 14 SILVER SPARKLE HOLLYWOOD ACE MODEL RADIO KING
From Mike Curotto...
6 years ago1939-41 SLINGERLAND 7 x 14 SILVER SPARKLE HOLLYWOOD ACE MODEL RADIO KING
Very nice. Wouldn't the tin strap snare mechanism and wartime hiatus of that strainer further narrow the dating of this one to '40-'41?
6 years agoSurfs Up
From johnnyringo...
6 years agoShell ID?
Thank you sir. If estimation is early 60's shouldn't there be remnants of wrap in the scarf joint? OP and pictures say there isn't. Possible this s...
6 years agoSurfs Up
Looks good JR. How about some serials? Just for fun I'm guessing between 150xxx and 250xxx.
6 years agoShell ID?
The clear interior and badge placement are telling. The lack of wrap in the scarf joint is interesting. Shouldn't all pre '68 Ludwigs have the wrap...
6 years agoShell ID?
Digging through the archives here your measurements are consistent with Ludwig. The lug and leg mount impressions also imply Ludwig. There is even m...
6 years agoShell ID?
Hobbs, your measurements do not match Slingerland. I agree that looks like a quality shell. Somebody here should be able to identify it given all th...
6 years agoShell ID?
Hobbs, what is the hole spacing (center to center) for: 1) Lugs 2) Leg mounts 3) Muffler Do all the holes appear factory original to y...
6 years agoValue of this Slingerland kit
Hey Mark, sorry it didn't work out better for you. What was up with the BD badge grommet? Looked like it had four notches in it?
6 years agoShell ID?
Looks to be mahogany-poplar-mahogany with solid maple re-ring. Several manufacturers used that combination. It appears the wrap did NOT go into the...
6 years agoRogers experts please
From thejohnlec...
6 years agoShell ID?
I think Slingerland can be ruled out because: 1) No vent hole used during Slingerland mahogany interior era 2) Lug impressions incorrect....
6 years agoAny idea on manufacturer of Tom?
From idrum4fun...
6 years agoValue of this Slingerland kit
Plenty of issues here and my gut feeling is this kit is going to look even rougher in person. It has that "ridden hard and put away wet" look about i...
6 years ago