Doesn't look like the normal fiberglass technique that blaemire used. I wonder who made it...
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No, it doesn't look like Al's work.
But it does look kind of green.
Pic does not show a label inside.
Early prototype ?
My early Blaemire Florio shell (approx 1969) has a label.
Early protos were amber color.
Where's my archaeologist?
Ya. thats what i was thinking. This is a cross laminate technique.
Doesn't look like Blaemire to me either. I'll tell Jerry to take a look.
I remember reading a story/article about some Slingerland fiberglass snare drums were made. It was a few years ago. Can't remember much else about it but maybe someone else does.
I think the post is by RogerSling around 4-28-2012.
I would like to see it again.
I think the post is by RogerSling around 4-28-2012.I would like to see it again.
Yep!!! Too bad the pictures are gone.
Even though I have seen some Blaemire shells with differing grid patterns in the sheet roving, I dont think this is a Blaemire shell.
I have seen this pattern before though. I believe I was at Vinnies one time and he showed me a shell (or shells) that I believe had this pattern. Maybe he can confirm that and post a picture. There were no labels on them as I recall.
I would love to see this one close up...
Jinx - I was taking to Vinny on the phone earlier. I pm'd him to check out this thread. Maybe he'll have a photo and some info.
John
I'm really intrigued at the idea that Slingerland was toying with the idea of fiberglass shells. That story that RogerSling was talking about is quite a story. And from what I understand, in the 70s? But looking at that muffler, What would the odds be that a prototype snare be made with decade plus, old hardware?
