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jbohan6

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Let's see your first drum set

Before this was a set of Mapex Mars, my first kit ever, bought off Craigslist at 14 for $120. I bought these from a fella my senior year in high sch...

2 years ago
Looking for odd slingerland shells

Hello all. I’m interested in your weird slingerland shells. Stripped or with parts. I’d be happy to find larger marching drum shells like 15, 16, an...

2 years ago
Burying cymbals in dirt to make them sound better

I am assuming this is all in good fun… But for anyone out there thinking about it - don’t ! Too many factors at play to ensure a positive result. W...

2 years ago
Do You Use Vintage Hardware for Gigs?

I use a mix of hardware. Flat based stands; modern snare stand. I use tama titan hi hat stand and throne, and though I really ought to upgrade, I’ve b...

2 years ago
Ludwig Acrolite drum set and Slingerland copied them

Ah, understood. Hope to see more photos soon!

2 years ago
Ludwig Acrolite drum set and Slingerland copied them

I am so eager to see more photos of the brass slingerland set. My opinion (and it is only that) is that the combination of parts and hardware present...

2 years ago
Slingerland Green Sparkle: Thoughts?

I should mention to - there has certainly been a surge of Green sparkle drums appearing in the last few years, especially in 2021. I believe this is d...

3 years ago
Slingerland Green Sparkle: Thoughts?

Hello there - Yes, you have observed correctly. Generally speaking, Green amongst a few others from the golden era (55-65 in my opinion) are very dif...

3 years ago
Slingerland marching snare 12 X 15 shell - UPDATE

Hi there Dudley - would love to talk to you about the drum. Sending a pm on here - Feel free to reach me via email as well. [email]Jbohan6@gmail.co...

3 years ago
TWO RARE 1940s-50s SLINGERLAND 4x13 "BE BOP" RADIO KINGS

I have not seen one with the side by side lugs like that. Very nice, thank you for sharing. Here is a later one that was in my possession for a short...

4 years ago
Slingerland Concert King

I believe I have seen examples of such a model in that finish lately. You might check on some of the slingerland and vintage drums pages on facebook.

4 years ago
Another eBay Bargain

I disagree with most of the comments in this thread. The two people involved with this story- Gladstone and Goldberg- are of incredible significance...

4 years ago
Is Anyone Still Using This Forum?

I still check in every few days. I've been visiting the site since about 2013 or 2014. Lots of great info stored here, but so much has been talked to...

5 years ago
Playing (preying) on the nostalgia factor........

I can't see many people purchasing these drums new. The people who are gigging and making money to play these drums aren't going after new iterations....

5 years ago
Wow these Ludwig toms 1960s

They don't march em like they used too, that's for sure

5 years ago