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18 Slingerland ft conversion

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I picked this 18" Slingerland tom up a while back. It came without the bottom hoop. I understand that when it was bought new it could be easily switched over to a bass drum with a few extra pieces of hardware. I don't know if anyone is looking for one of these relatively scarce Slingerland Denim wrapped drums. If so, I'd be willing to sell it. If not I'm thinking of cutting it down to 10-12" and making it into a bass drum with nice wooded hoops - refinishing the drum of course. I have a modern Gretsch 18"x14" bass drum (my Champagne Sparkle kit) and I like the idea of the 10 or 12" deep bd too.

Anyone here with some advice one way or another in regards to cutting this drum down?

Posted on 8 years ago
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I usually just cut them in a table saw. Set the fence to required depth, then roll the shell through the blade, or slice it through repeatedly rotating between slices.

Not the most perfect way. It takes a bit of work to ensure it's 100% square before cutting the bearing edge.

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Posted on 8 years ago
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Is that a denim finish 18? ya have there? Might be interested depending on price.sent me a pm please with price and details thx.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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Gary please sale it, off , It's a rare finish, Denim wrangler jean material.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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For some reason my Android phone won't let me access your username to send you a pm. In the past 1/2 hr or so I've messaging back and forth with Ray Ayotte about this drum conversion. Depending how it looks re the conversion i will make a decision on keeping the drum to convert it or to sell it. I will let you know at that time on a price and ill send photos from my pc.

From FFR428

Is that a denim finish 18? ya have there? Might be interested depending on price.sent me a pm please with price and details thx.

Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Some photos of the drum. I experimented using it as a bass drum when I got the drum last year. I didn't have the factory parts so I improvised using Gretsch parts - hoop etc. It comes with 4 leg supports and you use two of them when converting to a bass drum.

gary

Posted on 8 years ago
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Gary got your email but was unable to return one. It just kept bouncing back? Thanks for the info. But a bit much for me to take on at the moment. If things change let me know. She's a cool big girl in 18" though. Like Mark said I'd try to sell it before she goes on a diet. All the best, Glenn.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 8 years ago
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I'll put it up here for sale first.

Posted on 8 years ago
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