Slingerland Marching snare metals?

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So, I am cleaning up a really old marching snare from Slingerland. I know, they don't have a lot of value but what the heck!

Anyway, I was 'de-rusting' the really long tension rods, and started a little on the rim claws. I looked and they (the rim claws) aren't rusty so much as just a little discolored. I took my emory paper and scrubed a little on the claw. Anyone know what metal was used on the old claws like this. It seems to be turning a little of a brass color. Does this seem right?

Let me know, and many thanks.

-Kevin

1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green

...& many more...

Posted on 15 years ago

Jaye

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[COLOR="DarkRed"]These are the oldies with the single-point lugs and the thru-rods, yes ? So the rods are tensioned by one set of claws, not by the lug itself ?

They were nickel over brass.

So you may be seeing the nickel...or you may be seeing the brass :o[/COLOR]

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Posted on 15 years ago

nailfoxx

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Joined 17 years ago

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Yup long single tension rods, old school for sure!

I think I will just use some polish on them first, maybe that will clean them up on it's own.

Thanks for the help!!

Posted on 15 years ago

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