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Which Slingerland Snare do I have?

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Just picked up a Slingerland 6 lug Snare. 5 1/2x14, WMP and Rapid Strainer. Black and Gold Niles Badge, serial # 105783 Inside seems to have the "Coffee Paint" and there is a black "P" stamped inside. God help me that I'm the WORST at determining the ply of a drum....has reinforcement hoops top and bottom...so, that throws me....(ADD ?) I dunno

This drum is in Immaculate condition! The wrap, chrome and everything is almost like new! Snare head actually says, "Plastic" on it, and I believe it to be original, as is the batter. I took the batter off and there were bits of it left around the rim which came off easily. The drum came in a Slingerland case with stand, (equally as nice.) The outside of the case shows it's years.....I can only assume that this drum has been sitting in there all this time. It has definitely been played, by the looks of the batter head, but the rest of this drum is absolutely stunning.

I've checked the Slingerland Book and have dated it to around 1962, but I don't see ONE Six Lug Drum in there.

Any help, greatly appreciated

Keep it Funky!

Stixofire

Posted on 16 years ago
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I don't think they started painting the inside until 66. If its a 6 lug its probably a 3 ply. How does it sound?

Posted on 16 years ago
#2
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Haven't played it yet. Just got it and one of the snare cords was broken. Picking up new heads and cords today. Will let you know. The Slingerland Book has so many contradictions that it's hard to pinpoint.

Any idea what model it is?

Thx,

Stixofire

Posted on 16 years ago
#3
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A 1962 wouldn't have a serial #. According to the Dr's chart on this site, 1966 looks right.

If your drum has the stick saver hoops, it would be the "Deluxe Student Model" #161.

Posted on 16 years ago
#4
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Thanks Rich!

Yes, it has the Stick Saver hoops

Two more questions if I may.......The "Student" drum....how is that rated as far as quality?

Also, where would I fing the Dr's Chart?

Stixofire

Posted on 16 years ago
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From Stixofire

Just picked up a Slingerland 6 lug Snare. 5 1/2x14, WMP and Rapid Strainer. Black and Gold Niles Badge, serial # 105783 Inside seems to have the "Coffee Paint" and there is a black "P" stamped inside. God help me that I'm the WORST at determining the ply of a drum....has reinforcement hoops top and bottom...so, that throws me....(ADD ?) I dunnoThis drum is in Immaculate condition! The wrap, chrome and everything is almost like new! Snare head actually says, "Plastic" on it, and I believe it to be original, as is the batter. I took the batter off and there were bits of it left around the rim which came off easily. The drum came in a Slingerland case with stand, (equally as nice.) The outside of the case shows it's years.....I can only assume that this drum has been sitting in there all this time. It has definitely been played, by the looks of the batter head, but the rest of this drum is absolutely stunning. I've checked the Slingerland Book and have dated it to around 1962, but I don't see ONE Six Lug Drum in there.Any help, greatly appreciatedKeep it Funky!Stixofire

That is a nice little student model.....I cant remember the number / name...

It was made in Niles and it is a 3 ply...The P means its to be pearled ( wrapped) write me I have a threadWelcome

Posted on 14 years ago
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