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Slingerland Snare -Restore?

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I recently aquired a vintage 1959 Slingerland snare that looks pretty bad. It was completely painted black with a water soluable paint, including the badge.

I was able to get the paint off of the badge, but after carefull inspection of the drum, it looks like the original wrap was removed. It also appears that some repairs have been made to the shell.

At this point, I'm not sure what, if any valve the drum has. What should I do? Rewrap it with a vintage wrap or just strip it and sell the parts?

Randy

Posted on 15 years ago
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Is it a solid shell snare? If it is it would be worth restoring it.

Posted on 15 years ago
#2
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Yes. I have some pictures of the bad job they did to the poor drum.

I am leaving now, but I will try to get some pics up later tonight.

Posted on 15 years ago
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From N2vintagedrums

I recently aquired a vintage 1959 Slingerland snare that looks pretty bad. It was completely painted black with a water soluable paint, including the badge.I was able to get the paint off of the badge, but after carefull inspection of the drum, it looks like the original wrap was removed. It also appears that some repairs have been made to the shell.At this point, I'm not sure what, if any valve the drum has. What should I do? Rewrap it with a vintage wrap or just strip it and sell the parts?Randy

I wish all you guys with questions could post a shot......I know you want the best answer and dont want to spend money but its hard to tell you what you have...

If its that messed up Id rewrap it save the name badge and insert..

Posted on 14 years ago
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