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"Old School" Slingy

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The "old age" thing kicked in again and I neglected to include the pic in my last post.DOH

I picked up some Slingerland shells (22/13/16) in original WMP wrap some time ago that included the original Sound King lugs, tone controls, straight floor tom legs, and dual L-arm mounts on the bass drum. Also included in the sale were the original COB rims for the toms and one of the two original BD hoops with original WMP in-lay.

The BD and rack tom are stamped May & June 1958. The BD has the Chicago Black & Brass Badge while the RT has no badge. The FT is a little later model and has the Niles Black & Brass Badge.

Since I was anxious to hear how this kit would sound "completed" I mounted some coated ambassadors on the toms and an Aquarian Super Kick II on the BD. I then installed some BD claws and rods from another Slingy kit of mine as well as a pair of Slingy natural maple BD hoops I had and mounted my '57 Chevy resonant side BD head to add to the late '50s "vibe." The drums really do sound great. The snare drum in the pic is a 6 1/2 x 14 Ludwig Supraphonic.

If I end up keeping this kit, I'll definitely be mounting the "era-correct" rods and hoops on the bass drum (although I do love the look of the natural maple).

Just thought the B&W pic would be appropriate for that "OldSchool" feel!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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N I C E !!!! Would love to have one of the old Slingy or Rogers kits. My fav is one of the BR kits....way to expensive, but love them just the same!

Candy Apple Red 1982 DB Tama Superstar 14 pc.
'59 Slingerland Radio King Red Glass Snare 14 x 5
'69 Rogers Chrome 5-Line Dyna Snare 14 x 5 (Sold)
'67 Slingerland Sound King 14 x 5 Snare (Sold)
'73 Slingerland Super Sound King 14 x 5 Snare (Sold)
'68 Slingerland 10-Lug Aluminum 14x5 Snare (Sold)
'68 Rogers Dayton COB Powertone Snare 14 x 5 (Sold)
Tama Superstar Candy Apple Red Snare 14x6 1/2 (Sold)
Tama Superstar Candy Apple Red Snare 14x6 1/2 w/o Muffler

All Zildjian, all the time!
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
Posts: 904 Threads: 127

nice looking Slingy kit and love the bass drum skin, would like to know who did it ??

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62 Telstar Blue Stripe
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64 Speedfire Blue Sparkle
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65 Speedfire Gold Croc
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66 Vox Thunderbolt Silver Croc
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67 Vox Telstar Red Sparkle
Posted on 13 years ago
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Awesome as usual, OldSchool !!!!

I have often wondered why Slingerland placed the tone control on their FTs one panel over from the badge.... a weird placement, huh?

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
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