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Help with Slingy Snare

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I've got a 5 1/2 x 14 Slingerland snare in original sparkling gold wrap, with 8 Sound King lugs, COS stick-saver rims, fifth generation rapid strainer, tone control with the post assembly and black & silver Niles badge, SN 254373. Based on the limited research I've done, I've concluded it's a Hollywood Ace from approximately the '75 - '77 time period. Please let me know if I'm mistaken in that regard.

What I'm confused about is the shell material and number of plies. Also, shouldn't this drum have wooden reinforcement rings? Mine doesn't.

Any "words of wisdom" would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS in advance for your time and your help.

Posted on 9 years ago
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Everything checks out as you have summarised... The 5 Ply shells did not have re rings... So no mystery there... Nice looking drum too

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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Someone took care of that drum. It allowed you to get a nice one.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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Gorgeous! Yes Sir

Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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Very nice! Gold sparkle tends to fade when exposed to light and UV rays over the years. Your drum was probably inside for most of its life. And, being true to Slingerland, the logo badge/air vent is not centered horizontally between the lugs!

As mentioned, you have the 5ply shell, which had no rings. The plies, inside to outside are maple/poplar/maple/poplar/maple. However, most shells with a wrapped finish have an outside ply of mahogany. The mahogany ply is very easy to see when removing the batter head.

-Mark

Posted on 9 years ago
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Thanks to all who took the time to respond to my post. I do appreciate it. I've attached several pics that were just taken outdoors, which I believe provide a better indication of the condition of the drum. I was wondering if the plastic washers seen in a few of the pics were actually "factory issued" with Slingerland drums during that particular era?

Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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That is a real beauty!

It is my understanding that the plastic washers is a new practice so I would assume that they are NOT FACTORY. If that is not correct, I would certainly want to know. When exactly that practice started I do not know. Who all includes them on their new drums I don't know. These plastic washers certainly have been discussed in other threads, as some think they serve a smoothing purpose, some don't think......well, like I said, this is for a different thread :)

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 9 years ago
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All of mine had COS or COB washers. Great snare!

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 9 years ago
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No plastic washers are a previous owners idea Not factory !

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
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