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Old 09-15-2012, 09:43 PM
FredixDrums FredixDrums is offline
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This is a Slingerland snare, model "Spitfire", size 5" by 14" with unlaquered brass shell. It is a 12-lugger and has a TDR-strainer, extended snare wires and steel sticksavers.

This original "Slingerland" shell was bought on ebay and then restored with original Slingerland hardware. This NOS shell was never laquered (see explanation below.)

In order to chrome-plate anything it needs to be plated in nickle and then copper first before the chrome plating can be adhered. This "Spitfire" shell never got chrome-plated.

Here is a video where I play my spitfire...!

Enjoy,
Fred
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Old 09-16-2012, 07:11 AM
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Very nice! I love the aged brass patina. Bet it sounds great too!
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Old 09-16-2012, 07:43 AM
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I too love that look. Was the shell already drilled for 12 lugs or was that a choice you made?
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Old 09-16-2012, 08:23 AM
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I agree...Very nice snare indeed...Kudos!!

Cheers
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Old 09-16-2012, 11:46 AM
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Hot diggity! The chrome pops off the ol' copper. Love those lugs!

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Old 09-16-2012, 12:06 PM
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Here's where I wish I had a digital camera.I have the same snare with the laquered brass shell.They look as good as they sound.

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Old 09-16-2012, 12:53 PM
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Looks like a chrome and copper cake.....wanna take a bite. Nice!
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Old 09-16-2012, 02:44 PM
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Stunning,…

That shiny chrome against the raw un-lacquered shell !!!

I bet it sounds amazing!

Congratulations.
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Old 09-16-2012, 04:07 PM
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Very nice! I love the aged brass patina. Bet it sounds great too!
Yes, I already have two others, but this one sounds best!

My two other "Spitfires" are: 5-ply maple shell with white laquer and the other is brass shell, chromed!

Thanks for watching!
Fred
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Old 09-16-2012, 04:18 PM
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I too love that look. Was the shell already drilled for 12 lugs or was that a choice you made?
This shell was pre-drilled for 12 "Sound King" lugs when I got it!

Thanks for watching!
Fred
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