A long time ago, I got my hands on a frankenstein of a set. It includes a full three rack of Tama toms (I'm told they're from the 60's), an ancient cymbal stand, a Slingerland kick (of indeterminate age, but at least 70's or earlier) a 1943 Slingerland bass pedal, and a very interesting Slingerland snare drum. These all came form my former band director, Don Dupont, who played trombone with the Glenn Miller Band with his father Ron. He knows nothing about drums, and can't remember where any of the pieces came from (other than the pedal, which was his father's). I play them all regularly, and love them well.
But on to the present day. The idiotic bass player I live with snapped the head on my snare. Being a vintage drum, with similarly vintage heads, this is a pretty big deal. This brought up and important issue: I have absolutely no idea what model my snare is. It's 5.5" X 14", has a '56-'59 badge, no tone control, 3-point strainer, and a stick-saver hoop. I know next to nothing about vintage drums myself, so I'd appreciate an ID. Don thinks it might be a custom, but I have my doubts as to his memory.
And on a separate note, if anyone knows a source for slingerland snare heads, I'd love to replace mine.
P.S. Pictures soon to follow.
