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Hi. I’m in the process of making a new 7” Slingerland snare from an old 1940s Slingerland 15” marching snare. Having cut the shell down yesterday, I wonder if anyone can ID the timber in the shell ply? I’m guessing mahogany inside but what about the middle and exterior? The snare had a Duco finish.

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 4 years ago
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With a factory Duco finish it should be maple exterior, poplar middle and mahogany inner ply. Looks correct.

Posted on 4 years ago
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From slingerfan

With a factory Duco finish it should be maple exterior, poplar middle and mahogany inner ply. Looks correct.

+1 with what slingerfan said. That shell should make a great snare drum!

-Mark

Posted on 4 years ago
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Thanks very much guys. I'll post photographs of the project and finished drum when complete. Still struggling to find a 3-point snare throw for the completed snare but will persevere!

"If 'A' equals 'success' in life then 'A' equals 'X' plus 'Y' plus 'Z' where work equals 'X', 'Y' is play and 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut" - Albert Einstein.


1920s 14"x5" Ludwig Super Sensitive Dual Snare
1957 6 1/2" x15" Slingerland WMP Concert King
1938 8"x15" Leedy Broadway Standard
1947-53 14x6.5" NOB Ludwig & Ludwig Universal
...plus a bunch of mismatched Slingerlands that collectively make a pleasing noise.
Posted on 4 years ago
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