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Slingerland 8 lug snare question
Wonderful drum and killer deal. Congrats!! Hope to get mine done this weekend. Creighton
10 years agoMay need to start me a marching band :-)
Hey Mark, Sure, the more the merrier :-). That is a really great drum you have! Thanks for the pics. Creighton
10 years agoMay need to start me a marching band :-)
Thanks all. Really nothing to it. Get the drum very clean Then polish and apply wax as needed. Creighton
10 years agoDuplex Drum Kit restore
Great kit. Best of luck on your sale and thanks for the photos. Creighton
10 years agoMay need to start me a marching band :-)
Looks like just smoke on the shell. Should be able to get it somewhat improved. Lugs are just a clean in place. They will need to come off. Heads that...
10 years agoMay need to start me a marching band :-)
Bit more cleaning finished. This is by far the best original condition drum I've ever owned. Regret lost my daylight for pics but the lug interior was...
10 years agoMay need to start me a marching band :-)
It has arrived. Shakes out to be a 1951 Parade King #705. 10"x15", chrome hardware and #967 Strainer (long gone). $84.00 new. 64 years later $60. Glad...
10 years agoDid Slingerland make a 26" x 14" bass drum?
Yes, I have one. It is a Big brass badge, Nickel hardware. Blue/white duco original finish long gone. Maple outer Mag. inner, 2 3/4" maple re-rings. 2...
10 years agoI am Lucky to still have my DAD !!!!
Yes you are. Never miss a chance to check up on his day. Great cymbals! Creighton
10 years agoFirst Rebuilding Project
Welcome to the forum! 1) Up to you. Drums restored to as new will function as opposed to untouched rusty crap that can and will fail. Patina issues a...
10 years agoMay need to start me a marching band :-)
Couldn't be happier this Slingerland marcher is heading my way. Yep, wrap issues but just going to clean and enjoy. Anyone with any of the missing bit...
10 years agoCamco project revised
Cleaned up well is a huge understatement :-) Thanks for the pics along the way!! Creighton
10 years agoThis is my week! Ludwig Standard Blue Strata Score!
Very nice, Congrats!! Creighton
10 years agoInterest in Vintage Drums
All good points. Thanks everyone. Myself trying to gather some needed Slingerland parts have found that some bits are spendy of late. Tiresome to trac...
10 years agoFinally made some progress-Reached a benchmark!
Cool stuff! If you get stuck and don't feel progress. Time for another kit :-) Creighton
10 years ago