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Slingerland Cutaway Project

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I saw these for sale on Craigslist and thought they would make a good project. I have been looking for some candidates for a Stars & Stripes/ Thin Blue Line themed set. The cutaways are an idea that pretty much flopped except for marching use, and so they are quite rare: no one bought ‘em!

Here are two of the four toms I got (10, 12, 13 and 14). These are typical of the condition, though. The chrome is dingy and the wrap is peeling and cracked. I got two Set-O-Matic clip-style stands with them.

I’ll show y’all the finished project when it is done.

Josh

Posted on 3 years ago
#1
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Very interesting!!

I can`t wait to see the finished project!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 3 years ago
#2
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Hope you leave those Crappy metal decals off... spoils the whole look of the shells..

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 3 years ago
#3
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Hi Josh!

Sounds like a great project! Looking forward to the final results!

-Mark

Posted on 3 years ago
#4
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Thanks everyone. I have another project ahead of the drums (building bedroom furniture), but that should be done in another few weeks.

John, I can’t guarantee that I’ll leave the badges off. They go with the whole kitsch of the rare drums! I think they’ll fit in a little better with my planned paint scheme.

Josh

Posted on 3 years ago
#5
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Josh!

Completely forgot to mention those tom sizes of 10/12/13/14, which I think are ideal for drum set use! Here are some pictures of my BR 80N kit I had back in the very late 70's and early 80's. I purchased a set of concert toms in the same sizes, 10/12/13/14, and loved the fills I could do. That was a pretty big kit to schlep around to gigs...but I was young and it didn't bother me!!

-Mark

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Posted on 3 years ago
#6
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Yep to the schlep.

Interesting way of setting up concert toms over on your right.

I might combine the cutaways with my Purecussion Rims bass drum for a true 70’s experience!

Josh

Posted on 3 years ago
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From jmcohen

Yep to the schlep.Interesting way of setting up concert toms over on your right.I might combine the cutaways with my Purecussion Rims bass drum for a true 70’s experience!Josh

...and a 70's experience it will be!!

-Mark

Posted on 3 years ago
#8
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I have a 12-14-16 set of those in white. Doing a set for our Grandson with 24" bass 16" floor and a 15" concert tom in same wrap color. Will get some pics when it's finished. Only thing left is to add the SOM mounts. Have 2 SOM mounts on the stands. Bass, 4 mounted toms and a floor. All 70's vintage 5 ply.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 3 years ago
#9
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Glenn, that’ll be a great time machine.

Josh

Posted on 3 years ago
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