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Why is the Zoomatic hated ? Can internals be modded? How to fix a bad one?
longjohn and TommyP have pretty much covered it. Proper initial set-up yields good results. If stretch occurs do not over tighten, re-adjust cord/st...
8 years agoPlease Help Identify Year/Value of my Slingerland Snare!
Yes, 3-ply would be expected. Thin, thick, thin lay-up. Is it?
8 years agoPlease Help Identify Year/Value of my Slingerland Snare!
What is the extra hole in the panel to the left of the badge? How many plies is the shell?
8 years agoPlease Help Identify Year/Value of my Slingerland Snare!
Non magnetic hoops may be chrome on brass (COB) used until 1970. Chrome on steel (COS) would be expected on this drum but they may have been changed....
8 years agoPlease Help Identify Year/Value of my Slingerland Snare!
Badge looks '70-'72. Serial number guesstimate is '71. Hoops should be COS (magnet will stick). "P" stamp means drum was originally wrapped. Black...
8 years agoJust revived this 90's Slingerland
From drumfx...
8 years agoJust revived this 90's Slingerland
Yes, Gibson era. That badge and serial number was used around 2003.
8 years agoSlingerland Niles Hollywood Ace Snare- Need tone control advice
Starship Krupa, you are correct on all counts but one. I am not an expert but rather a student. I learn new things here and on the VDG every day. T...
8 years agoRemoving Old Glue from Calfskin
Nicely done, looks much better now.
8 years agoSlingerland Details
Agreed. Just for the sake of accuracy DrCJW states that straight legs with push buttons were used from '58-'65. Straight legs with wing nuts from '6...
8 years agoOdd Shell Damage? Slingerland
The first picture (bass drum) looks like water damage. Please post some additional pictures showing the entire damaged area. It is hard to tell if t...
8 years agoThought I had a Radio King snare...BOY,WAS I WRONG!
From OddBall...
8 years agoThought I had a Radio King snare...BOY,WAS I WRONG!
From OddBall...
8 years agoThought I had a Radio King snare...BOY,WAS I WRONG!
During the Chicago era Slingerland ceased using the Radio King name to describe their drums. What year(s) was that?
8 years agoThought I had a Radio King snare...BOY,WAS I WRONG!
From OddBall...
8 years ago