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jakelantic
10-31-2006, 11:15 AM
I am about to purchase a 7x14 8 lug pre-war slingerland radio king 1 ply maple snare drum. The finish is a black to brown to black fade. The finish is pretty beat up. ROUHGLY how much would something like this go for?
vadrums
10-31-2006, 03:02 PM
Need to know what hardware, if any, condition of said hardware, which strainer, etc.Yes Sir
jakelantic
10-31-2006, 05:14 PM
All original hardware and strainer from that time period (not sure what it is...)...condition of the shell and hardware is fair.
O-Lugs
10-31-2006, 05:43 PM
Can you post some detailed pictures of the drum?
jakelantic
10-31-2006, 07:37 PM
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e349/jakelantic/slingerland.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e349/jakelantic/slingerland2.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e349/jakelantic/slingerland3.jpg
clowndog
10-31-2006, 08:03 PM
lugs are not original. They look like cheap import lugs.
ARCHxANGEL
10-31-2006, 08:11 PM
Clamshell strainer.Nice...and definatly worth something on its own.And yes a few of the lugs look like the basic japan imports but I can see a few origionals that look to be in bad shape ( possibly warranting new lugs ).Personally thats a good restoration piece for any buff and since everything is in order,the shell as you say is good,has the clamshell strainer system and would just need old lugs...I could see that drum going for around $200-$300.Maybe a little less,maybe a little more.Again its definatly a project since lugs from that era are hard to come by.But a good drum none the less.
O-Lugs
10-31-2006, 08:18 PM
That sounds like a fair price range.
jakelantic
10-31-2006, 09:17 PM
Would those new import lugs effect the sound at all? or just the value?
ARCHxANGEL
11-01-2006, 01:14 PM
Just the value on this drum.Lugs don't effect sound all that much.And if they do its so miniscule that you would never know.
dirk
11-01-2006, 01:27 PM
swingland drum,snare serial number 514635,what year and what is it worth? it is an 8inch bye 14inch made out of brass!
ARCHxANGEL
11-01-2006, 02:42 PM
Dirk here is the chart listed for dating a Slingerland shell.

http://www.vintagesnaredrums.com/drcjw/article_2_serial_numbers_page3.html

Judging by the serial number you provided the drum dates to the early 80's.Value wise its hard to say without photos or a better description of the snare itself.Such as shell type ( wood or metal ),complete / incomplete,proper hardware,etc...
clowndog
11-01-2006, 08:49 PM
JakeAtlantic, I think Jim Petty jp2creations.com makes repro-lugs, but I have no idea on the cost. It may be just as well to find some old original Slingy lugs if you need to replace them. If you get it, you'll probably love the mellow/round sound it can produce. Good luck!!
ARCHxANGEL
11-02-2006, 02:02 AM
Clowndog you are correct.Jim Petty does make new old pieces ( in a manner of speaking ) But it may be a cheaper route to find Slingerland lugs that fir.Atleast the drum would be all Slingerland ( and keep the good origional lugs )
Mike Curotto
11-02-2006, 01:24 PM
I am about to purchase a 7x14 8 lug pre-war slingerland radio king 1 ply maple snare drum. The finish is a black to brown to black fade. The finish is pretty beat up. ROUHGLY how much would something like this go for?

Those lugs don't look right to my eye...ask your questions first before buying...

Mike Curotto