Here you have photos of what Leedy timbales by Slingerland look like and what the Leedy timbales made by Conn music look like. The both look very similar yet they have major differences as mention before. Slingerland made quite few changes throughout the rein to these timbales that involved from stands to lugs and much more. Here in photos you can see much of there differences between what is known as the Humberto Morales.

Interesting differences here Cuco but the claws look to be very much the same.I can see the Humberto Morales design between the two.Are these two timbale sets from the 50`s or 60`s? Thanks...

Wayne

The original Leedy has claws made of steel the Slingerland has claws made of brass and chromed. The original goes back in to 1944-1954, the Slingerland go back 1956 - 1965 that they ended this model but continued to make with Slingerland Hardware.

Thanks Cuco-always enjoy learning about timbales and their history from you.There is a member running a new thread about a pair of 1971 Ludwig congas,he could use your advice i`m sure.

Wayne

Yeah Wayne I saw it and post info on them