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1950's SlingerLeedy 7x14 Snare

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Here is my "Leedy snare that never was". The shell is mid-50's Slingerland 7x14 3-ply student Radio King and the hardware came from a late 50's Leedy snare. The Leedy 3-point strainer bolted on with only 1 hole needing to be drilled...and the Leedy butt plate (with extension) bolted in as is. I had her wrapped in blue sparkle to match my '58 Ludwig kit. Let me tell ya...this is one kick a$$ snare!

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- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
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I'll bet it sounds great. Looks great too! What I'd really like to see is a pic of your '57 Slingerland kit. I believe mine is a '57, but is gold sparkle with nickel hardware.

'56 Slingerland Krupa Set - Sparkling Gold Pearl
60's WFL Orphans Club Date - Black/Gold Duco (20/13/15)
Posted on 11 years ago
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Hey Grooves...here is a pic and thread of my '57 Slingy kit.

http://vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=39298

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- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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wow! beautiful and classy aaron. very impressive!

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Awe man! No fair! You've got the correct spurs! Mine have WFL spurs that I guess the former owner thought were correct. I've been scouring ebay for those spurs for a year. The WFL's won't stay put, so I can't keep the front end height right.

Purty kit though.

'56 Slingerland Krupa Set - Sparkling Gold Pearl
60's WFL Orphans Club Date - Black/Gold Duco (20/13/15)
Posted on 11 years ago
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From mlayton

wow! beautiful and classy aaron. very impressive!mike

Thanks, Mike. I just love a deep wood snare with brass hoops.

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
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From groovesonly

Awe man! No fair! You've got the correct spurs! Mine have WFL spurs that I guess the former owner thought were correct. I've been scouring ebay for those spurs for a year. The WFL's won't stay put, so I can't keep the front end height right. Purty kit though.

Thanks, Grooves. Too bad about your spurs. I was lucky enough to buy this kit in complete and fantastic shape. I'll keep an eye out for those spurs and let you know if I see any. Have you thought about using some clip-on spurs in the mean time? The Radio King type that slide out for different lengths come up often enough. I just bought a pair in nickel for my '49 Leedy kit. Makes it super easy for breaking down and setting up.

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
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