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14 x 9 inch Slingerland snare?
Is that the rim to rim measurement? or the shell itself without the rims? Thanks David
20 years agoInfo on Slingerland Snare COB Drum
I think that explains it, you have a COB Slingerland Sound King Snare. The magnet does not stick because it has a brass shell. It should also have s...
20 years ago1960s Ludwig Acrolite Snare ????
Thanks for the info, it all makes sense and I can see the fine line between the 69 and 70 determination. Hey, do you have a B/O with rounded corner...
20 years ago1960s Ludwig Acrolite Snare ????
Good Points O-Lug!! Based on the 7 digit serial number could it still be a 69? Most of the Ludwig dating guides put the 7 digit numbers later in the...
20 years agoYear of construction
We would need more info and a picture if possible. David Webmaster
20 years agoInfo on Slingerland Snare COB Drum
They did make an 8 and or 10 lug snare called a Sound King Model, but usually the zoomatic with extended butt 3 line shells were brass. So the magnet...
20 years agoInfo on Slingerland Snare COB Drum
Hello Drumminggal and Welcome to the forum! If the magnet sticks then you have chrome over steel hoops (rims). Also the same thing for the shell. I...
20 years agoHayman
I agree, and you can also try Bobby Chiason at the www.drumfarm.com he has a nice sellection of English drums and might have spare parts. I would als...
20 years agogretsch catalina club question
We have a Gretsch Dealer on the forum and he would be a good source for your answer. I don't want to speculate on the topic. Contact Steve Maxwell a...
20 years agoout of round bass drum...
I have seen this question on other forums and never personally tried to get a drum back in round. One suggestion involved clamping and bringing it ba...
20 years agoStrainer for DW snare
What is the hole spacing and can you get a pic of the strainer? What is broken on it? There are dealers that can probably order the part for you if...
20 years ago1960s Ludwig Acrolite Snare ????
You are correct in your date on the drum. It is definately not 60's. Still a nice drum and a good price for what they are selling for. I have had mo...
20 years agoSlingerland Snare Identification
This drum is made oversees by a company that imported them under the Music Yo brand. They are a lower quality snare and not truly Slingerland. David...
20 years agoWhat is this Gretsch?
Your close on some of the information. The Broadkaster lug is different then the lugs on this snare. They were a little more square and had a notch cu...
20 years agoIs This Ludwig "Classic" Truly Vintage?
It sounds like the real deal to me. In regards to it being NOS, that should indicate in excellent to mint condition and it should look new. Send me...
20 years ago