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Advice on selling '59 Slingys

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I've got a 1959 Slingerland kit - gold sparkle - but no bass drum. I have the 14" snare with the clamshell strainer, 12" tom and 16" floor. The drums are in very good shape. I purchased a 1961 Slingy bass (Champagne Sparkle) and recovered it. However, the wrap doesn't match the kit. The company rep. and I tried very hard to match it but an epic fail. With all this being said, should I try to sell each of the toms, bass and snare seperately? or should I try to sell the snare and 2 toms as a set and sell the bass seperate? I can't afford to spend any more on this set and I'd really like to move it in the next couple of weeks. I've seen this snare for sale online as high as $1,000 but I've got about $1000 tied up in the entire kit. I recovered an old 14" Whitehall (it has matching lug casings) to go with the kit that I'd throw in.

I've been very impressed with the knowledge of the posters on this site and I feel comfortable following the advice of the general concensus. I don't have any pics posted online but I can email them to anyone who wishes to help. Thanks for your help and God Bless!

2008 DW kit with Dennis Chambers Sig. snare
Musser M-75 Vibraphone
1959 Gold sparkle Slingy kit
Other various vintage snares and drums
1940's Deagan Xylorimba
Posted on 15 years ago
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Might I suggest attaching pictures to a post in this forum?

On the reply screen, scroll down and you'll see "Attach Files" with a "Manage Attachments" button. You can use that button to upload pictures and attach them to your post.

Posted on 15 years ago
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Here's a pic for you. SkyDog thanks for the info on downloading pics. New to the forum but trying!

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2008 DW kit with Dennis Chambers Sig. snare
Musser M-75 Vibraphone
1959 Gold sparkle Slingy kit
Other various vintage snares and drums
1940's Deagan Xylorimba
Posted on 15 years ago
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Hi,

Thats a cool kit. If only it was in WMP I would take that floor tom off your hands :).

Anyway, my guess is that you could probably get more money if you sold all the drums separately. Normally, I would be against separating a complete kit, but since the bass and one floor tom are orphans and mis-matched, I might not feel as bad here. Curious what others think.

Good luck selling!

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 15 years ago
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From james

Hi,Thats a cool kit. If only it was in WMP I would take that floor tom off your hands :). Anyway, my guess is that you could probably get more money if you sold all the drums separately. Normally, I would be against separating a complete kit, but since the bass and one floor tom are orphans and mis-matched, I might not feel as bad here. Curious what others think.Good luck selling!James

I would agree with that in this case for sure.

That snare is sweet too!

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 15 years ago
#5
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Thanks for the info. Do you have any suggestions on the best place to try to sell these? eBay of course but thought someone may know some other sites. Yeah, I really like the snare. I tuned it up and MAN its sweet. I've seen that snare listed on some vintage sites for $600 - $1,000 but I'm sure those are in mint condition. Mine is in really good shape - no cracking or fading on the wrap. Thanks again guys!

2008 DW kit with Dennis Chambers Sig. snare
Musser M-75 Vibraphone
1959 Gold sparkle Slingy kit
Other various vintage snares and drums
1940's Deagan Xylorimba
Posted on 15 years ago
#6
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So keep the snare and peddle the rest. It's a known fact that mis-matched snares sound much better than matching ones...

fishwaltz
Posted on 15 years ago
#7
Posts: 728 Threads: 92

I second keeping that snare. I've got a '57 in good condition and it sings! Don't let it go!

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 15 years ago
#8
Posts: 13 Threads: 6

Thanks guys. I appreciate all the input. I'm just in a situation where I need to unload a few things. I've built an electronic kit (for quiet practice and studio work) and need to buy a sound module. But you guys are right, that snare is mighty sweet!

2008 DW kit with Dennis Chambers Sig. snare
Musser M-75 Vibraphone
1959 Gold sparkle Slingy kit
Other various vintage snares and drums
1940's Deagan Xylorimba
Posted on 15 years ago
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I'd still like a shot at the MIJ 14". Don't know that I can recoup your cost for you though...it's a 6 ply shell.

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Posted on 15 years ago
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