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Need help with identifying my vintage slingerland snare drum
This is a '61 or very early '62 "Super Gene Krupa" snare. This has the first "Niles" badge used Apr. '61 thru Sept. '62. This also has the "clamshel...
9 years agoSlingerland Sound King Year?
From PressRoll...
9 years agoSlingerland Sound King Year?
Late sixties. The wide slider clasp on the Zoomatic was used mid '68 and up. The serial number is consistent with '68-'69, so probably mid/late '68...
9 years agoSlingerland ID help please
From Creighton...
9 years agoWork Bench
36" is the standard kitchen counter height and generally works well. We also have a lower 29" bench in the shop for working on taller items, say a 16...
9 years agoBirthdate Drums
From Drum Doctor...
9 years agoSlingerland 70's Tom value? Are they even original?
Agree with K.O. Hard to see in pictures but serial looks to be 48xxxx which would make these early 80's. Probably "Magnums" which may explain the la...
9 years agoWhat Do I Have???
In the late seventies Slingerland made what they called "cut away toms", but grantro is right, pictures needed.
9 years agovintage Slingerland tension rod sizes
'62 tension rods: measured from shoulder to end of threads with separate tension lugs 14 x 22 Bass, 4-1/4" 16 x 16 floor tom, 2" 9 x13 rack tom, 2" 5...
9 years ago6.5" x 14" COS Slingerland "Jam Session" Snare
2000-2003 Gibson era.
9 years ago61/62 Slingerland Super Gene Krupa OPP
From schmegeggie...
9 years agoeBay Bidding - Disappearing Bids
Have had similar experiences (and worse). Very frustrating. Good tip.
9 years agoLudwig 1968 Psychedelic Drum Kit
Awww, I thought you would put these next to the Slingy Mardi Gras.
9 years agoSlingy guys concert (?) snares-what to do?
A black/silver Niles badge with a serial under 100,000 should be appropriate.
9 years agoSlingy guys concert (?) snares-what to do?
At the top of the drum forum page click "Restoration and Help" then click "How to refinish a drum" and then "Removing the hardware and grommet". Good...
9 years ago