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70's (?) slingerland snare

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Hi

I've just found this at a local rehearsing room. It's been seating for years probably and as you can see, someone really mistreated this nice drum.

From what I understand it's a 70's drum. Has 8 lugs. the out side looks mahogany and inside looks maple.

I thought maybe to try put some work on it. Glue the separation of counter hoops, try to find a strainer maybe.. Not to much work but so it'll look nice. One lug is missing so if someone has one laying around somewhere I would love to know about it.

Is 40$ a resonable price to spend on it?

Thanks!

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Posted on 10 years ago
#1
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It is a 70's model it at one time looks to of been a artist model. for the money you could do worst.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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Not sure why pictures are uploaded upside down.

The drum is nut mine yet. Haven't paid for it, only took it home for a test. What's a resonable price would be?

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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that is a reasonable price, cheaper even better.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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No collector value due to the modifications and missing outer ply in spots ???, but for $40, I doubt you could find a better sounding drum...

Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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I'd readily and cheerfully pay double that for that drum. Good score!

BTW, you'll almost surely need to do some bearing edge restoration along with the other things. They're visibly uneven in the photos.

-Erik
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Early '70's Slingerland New Rock #50 in blue agate (20-16-13-12)
Late '50's WFL Swingster/Barrett Deems in black/gold Duco
'70's Slingerland Gene Krupa Sound King COB
early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
'80's Ludwig Rocker II 6 1/2" snare
Rogers Supreme Big "R" hi hat

Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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Thanks for all the input. Turns out the guy doesn't want to sell it just yet. He wants to try and restore it a little and then sell. Hope it won't get worse.

Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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He is swimming upstream. After he RESTORES it, offer the same money it is a player now and nothing more,

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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It's always better to sell before a restoration.

Since ebay and retailers have made a business of replacement parts.

Unless you are going to play it or have an emotional attachment To it and never sell it, you are probably not going to come out on top.

This isn't a fastback with a big block, it's a coupe with an inline six.

I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 10 years ago
#9
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I dont think i would want to buy it after he restores it. he has no knowledge of how to do it. its only fun for him.

It just made me want to look for one in better shape and with a duco finish :)

Posted on 10 years ago
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