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Slingerland "red" labels
Perfect!! Once they get here and get cleaned and polished, you can put us together, yes? I know it seems EXTREMELY minor...but that's how it goes!
12 years agoSlingerland "red" labels
Dang. I just bought a couple o' cymbal stands for the 69 BR drum set obsession. On the other hand, the only difference is the label. That's where...
12 years agoHere they are: the 69 Slingerlands...
I started getting these sort of dialed in tonight. The bass is presenting a challenge. Hey, I'm used to the Gretsch 18 wide open sound. I'm looking...
12 years agoSlingerland "red" labels
I've really looked at the catalogs on the "Vintage Drum Guide." (THANK YOU) It looks like 74 is about the change...but most of the sets in the catal...
12 years agoGuidance with restoration on Leedy Slingerland snare?
Awesome. No sanding. Oil, no additives I think I'll be off in search of "salad bowl oil." I'm far more interested in the vintage sound... After...
12 years agoGuidance with restoration on Leedy Slingerland snare?
Salad bowl oil! I never woulda' thunk! Great tip -- I sure feel like I should sand this a little smooth. It's really pretty grainy - it could be a f...
12 years agoHere they are: the 69 Slingerlands...
I dunno...I think I'll be buried with these!
12 years agoGuidance with restoration on Leedy Slingerland snare?
An additional question: should I sand the interior of the shell?? C'mon experts.... I need some help, or else.... well let's not think about it!...
12 years agoGuidance with restoration on Leedy Slingerland snare?
I bought this from ebay a little while ago. I've just begun to disassemble and clean a little. I'd like to do straight up cleaning and restoration wi...
12 years agoHere they are: the 69 Slingerlands...
I gotta give him props too -- Craig Lauritsen's cymbals are the perfect match. I have another L arm to mount...I think anything more than a splash is...
12 years agoSupra on CL
He was yanking my chain. The Supras werte not made with a 5.5 shell. It would be measured with the heads and rims removed.
12 years agoSupra on CL
By God, you're RIGHT. Fixin' the error. Thanks for the edit...
12 years agoSupra on CL
duh. i'll get back to you...
12 years agoHere they are: the 69 Slingerlands...
I take no credit for the restoration. These are as they were picked up. Amen!
12 years agoHere they are: the 69 Slingerlands...
This is the kit! And yes, that is a Concert King (with the Artist Series off camera), AND Craig Lauritsen cymbals.... there's another bass drum mount...
12 years ago