Hi everyone,
I hope you're all well and maybe can help me with a little issue I have:
I've got this beautiful 13x5 Slingerland snare, which I bought about 6 years ago from a drummer colleague (whom I deem trustworthy), who said that it's from the 60s. See pictures here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_XvZkH3wlpfSWhjVzF3bldLSWs
A few days ago I put it on ebay, after a little internet research regarding the badge and serial number, which seemed to fit the information of my colleague: Black & Brass Niles Badge + ser.no. 213474 -> probably late 60s.
But now I received some messages by people doubting the drums age, arguing for instance that Slingerland didn't do 13" snares in the 60s at all. Since I honestly never have been the biggest vintage drum geek myself I don't really have the profound knowledge to debate that, I just trusted the infos by the guy I bought the drum from.
So my question would be, if somebody here can help me specify the authenticity or the age of the drum by looking at the pictures I made. If you need a closer look at some details, just tell me and I will try to provide.
All help would be greatly appreciated!!
Cheers
D' Drummer