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Seeking information on 1980s Slingerland internal mufflers
Mark is correct, please post some pictures. The serial numbers you mentioned are likely late 70's. Black/brass Niles badge without serial number is...
7 years agoThree for One
Brewkowski is right, keep the WFL. The Slingerlands are desirable sizes but they appear mismatched (50's BD and 60's tom) and the re-wrap kills them.
7 years agoCopper snare
I'm with you Mark, sorry if I was unclear. I do not know what materials were actually used on this era drum. My post was only about what can and can...
7 years agoCopper snare
From AlloyBoy...
7 years agoSlingerland Expertise Needed: Fair offer?
I agree with everyone. Generally, Slingerlands don't bring the same money as other vintage brands. This set is the exception to the rule given the a...
7 years ago1961/62 Slingerland Modern Jazz Outfit in Capri Pearl
From markrocks68...
7 years agoSlingerland ??
From fabrizios...
7 years agoSlingerland Radio King toms question
Thanks v-more. There are always exceptions! Yes, evidently this muffler was used the first year or two of Radio King production. After that the Har...
7 years agoSlingerland Radio King toms question
OK. As to the hardware I am not aware of Slingerland ever using a square tone control. Radio Kings should be two round mufflers.
7 years agoSlingerland COW three ply
From bfulton...
7 years agoSlingerland COW three ply
Reinforcing-rings on shell?
7 years agoSlingerland COW three ply
Interesting. That badge number would date this drum to the end of the Niles era, '85-'86. According to Dr CJ Wenk 3-ply re-ring shells were disconti...
7 years agoSlingerland ??
Snare is absolutely NOT Slingerland. Bass shows some moisture damage and at least one tom hoop is not original. Lower price accordingly. Serial mak...
7 years agoSlingerland Radio King toms question
+1 with Glenn. With a few exceptions Radio King toms can be identified by wide (2-1/4") maple re-rings and mahogany interiors. No vent holes.
7 years agoSlingerland ??
Agreed, not the original snare. I stand corrected. I got lulled to sleep on that one. Thanks Iamdrummer, Glenn and Mark.
7 years ago