Slingerland Snare Shell

[drums25]

I am trying to proceed with a Slingerland Snare restoration (early-mid '60's I think.... Niles badge# 112290) Upon disassembly, I have noticed the shell is dented/ compressed on the bottom (at snare bed ) on both sides. How someone did this, I will never know!! My question is... Any suggestions as to how to straighten shell and flange edge? (to restore to original before reassembly) Thanks!

[Webmaster]

That is the way it is supposed to be, so just leave it and start playing.

David

Here is an inside shot from an Ebay auction.

[drums25]

Thanks for the info!! One other..... Is the shell steel or brass?.....Thanks for the knowledge.... Stuart

[MarkD]

Thanks for the info!! One other..... Is the shell steel or brass?.....Thanks for the knowledge.... Stuart

Stuart, More than likely, your Shell is Chrome over Brass. A simple test would be to take a magnet to the Shell. If it doesn't stick, the Shell is Brass. Mark