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I was practising down at my local rehearsal studio the other day when someone knocked on my door and asked if I was interested in purchasing these drums.

I had one listen to the bass drum and said yes.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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HA! First time I've seen someone have a kit find them. Nice score man, I used to have a 13/16/24 Slingy and I still to this day regret selling it.

so....how much did you score it for?

-Beau

1969 Ludwig Big Beat Mod Orange 12/13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Green Vistalite 12/13/16/22 & 5 1/2x14
1940 Ludwig & Ludwig Universal Concert Snare 6.5x14
2013 C&C Aged WMP 13/16/22


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Posted on 12 years ago
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From blonkins

I was practising down at my local rehearsal studio the other day when someone knocked on my door and asked if I was interested in purchasing these drums.I had one listen to the bass drum and said yes.

Hey Mate, you are a lucky man, this will become your favorite kit or one of your favorites, they are 70's model

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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They are fast becoming a favourite.

I actually ended up swapping them for the Yamaha 9000 kit I was practising on. Although the yammies were nice. They don't come close to these for tone. I'm real happy.

Also the Yamaha's were a freebee from years ago when I was with a signed band. So it was a win win for me I guess.

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Nice! I got my first Slingerland drums last year and they are my favorite too.

Congrats on the free drums!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
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Totally classy. How could anyone walk away from sparkly Slingerlands? You would have regretted it forever.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 12 years ago
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Congratulations! They look very nice. I wish people would come to me with nice vintage kits. Lucky man!

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

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1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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Cool story and great trade! Those are sure to be some great sounding drums. Enjoy!

James

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 12 years ago
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How awesome! You must be a committed musician and a giving person. I've always believed in good juju and have had really great hand drums find me in the past. I dream of an old Slingerland kit, but they're always out of my price range...even player's kits, and so for one hasn't knocked on my door. Your story gives me hope:D

Have fun!

Brian

'65/'66 Slingerland Stage Band in Red Sparkle Pearl
'67 Rogers Buddy Rich Headliner in Blue Sparkle Pearl
'49 WFL 6.5x14 Contest Snare
'55 Slingerland 7x14 Hollywood Ace Snare
'70's Premier PD2000 5x14 Snare
50's & 70's Zildjian/Paiste Cymbals
Posted on 12 years ago
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Wow! those are really nice. will you please post a pic of them set up and all silver sparkly. I love my old Slingerlands. Silver Sparkle is timeless, classy, and beautiful! Really georgous under lights.

Posted on 12 years ago
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