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Wrap issues on possible buy
Not an expert on this finish but those two wraps don't match.
7 years agoSlingerland 5 ply
According to Dr CJ Wenk the 5-ply shell was introduced in '72. It was used on TDR marching snares and appeared on orchestra and kit snares. It was a...
7 years agoLudwig Atlas stand weight removal
From Ludwig-dude...
7 years agoVintage slingerland bass drum
Nice find and it looks like a 20" also. Hunt down some orphan toms.
7 years agoGood deal on a Slingerland in St. Louis Area
At least two vintage and two suspected re-wraps.
7 years agoSlingerland 5.5x14 Super Gene Krupa - Silver Sparkle I came across
Looks good. No date stamp. Badge to the right of the throw would indicate late '60 to early '61. Tone control is 180 degrees across from badge?
7 years agoSlingerland Spirit
My guess is early 90's on those Spirits. My advise is to pass on these. Hold out for genuine Niles era drums which can still be bought quite reasona...
7 years agoNew Drum Day! 50's Slingerland Radio King (floor tom recommendations needed)
Sparkling blue pearl was a very popular finish. You should be able to locate a matching floor tom.
7 years agoQuestion for Slingerland Folks
Saw more. Price is brutal. Student Model snare. Swing Master kit with optional separate tension BD and triple flanged hoops on snare and tom. Cata...
7 years agoQuestion for Slingerland Folks
What model is the snare? Solid shell with clamshell strainer or entry level? Hoops on BD look redone and inlay is cracked. Minor I know but what ot...
7 years ago1966 Slingerland "Modern Solo # 2R" Outfit
Good looking kit. Are all the drum interiors chocolate milk stained? Bass and FT also? Which drum has the date stamp and what is it? Thanks.
7 years agoQuestion for Slingerland Folks
And a great wrap for you as usual. A more upper level kit than the Swing Master with that bass drum (separate tension lugs). We'll be waiting for a...
7 years agoSlingerland Sparkling Orange Avante
Good luck with sale.
7 years agoQuestion for Slingerland Folks
+1 with the others on this. Telescopic mount is part #597. Pictures needed to verify positively.
7 years agoSlingerland beige interiors
Here's some info by Dr CJ Wenk from the VDG. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/drcjw/article_3_shells10.html
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