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Need Help Identifying Slingerland Silver Sparkle Snare Last viewed: 9 hours ago

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I picked up a vintage Slingerland Snare Drum, and I am having trouble identifying it. It has a gold and black label and is serial numbered. It is silver sparkle and has 6 lugs. It is "14 x 6" from top to bottom when fully assembled - that's top of the metal to bottom of the metal, I imagine it is 5 1/2". It appears that maybe the previous owner painted the inside of the drum? I'm not sure. This is the first drum I have purchased. Please forgive my ignorance. My dad thinks it is a Radio King, but how do you differentiate between a student model? Any help would be great! Thanks.

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Posted on 10 years ago
#1
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Six lugs would make it a student model..

Cheers

'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
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Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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Thank you!

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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Here is a link to help with details..

Cheers

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1964_slingerland_15.jpg

'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 10 years ago
#4
Posts: 2010 Threads: 19

If the paint inside resembles a wash of chocolate milk then that is original from the factory. The active snare assembly is an aftermarket add-on. Appears to be the "Deluxe Student" model.

Posted on 10 years ago
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If dad thinks its a RK, then its a RK. He,s not far off the mark, besides no one would notice anyway. Just play it, and enjoy itStorm Trooper

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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Aint ya posed to take the wires outta the box before ya put`m on ?

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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From cbs33

I picked up a vintage Slingerland Snare Drum, and I am having trouble identifying it. It has a gold and black label and is serial numbered. It is silver sparkle and has 6 lugs. It is "14 x 6" from top to bottom when fully assembled - that's top of the metal to bottom of the metal, I imagine it is 5 1/2". It appears that maybe the previous owner painted the inside of the drum? I'm not sure. This is the first drum I have purchased. Please forgive my ignorance. My dad thinks it is a Radio King, but how do you differentiate between a student model? Any help would be great! Thanks.

Not an RK,.Like KO said a deluxe student model.An RK would have 8 lugs and a 3 point strainer,and snare bridges.Your drum has a rapid strainer,and actually measurers 5 1/2 x 14.An RK would also be a single ply steam bent maple shell,your drum has a 3 ply shell.Still a real nice drum.

Steve B

Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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You can reference the serial number and get an approximate date.

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/drcjw/article_2_serial_numbers_page3.html

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Posted on 10 years ago
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