Posts
Wanted: Slingerland Stick Saver Hoop
I need a chrome 13" Slingerland Stick Saver rim (hoop) for a snare drum with 8 lugs. I will pay cash or trade a nickel 13" Stick Saver hoop with 6 hol...
14 years agoSlingerland "Avante" Red Sparkle---Should I?
Thanks, Kevins, It seems the old drum accessories were unique in their design and quality. Most of the new stuff is progressive and high quality, but...
14 years agoVintage Rogers 18" bass drum
Thanks, Mikey, As always your comments are much appreciated. As to the 18" Rogers bass, it has a mixed history. I bought it without mounts and spurs a...
14 years agoSlingerland "Avante" Red Sparkle---Should I?
Kevin, I noticed the Slingerland Hi-hat with the leather strap in your photos. I just acquired a couple that look just like yours -- one has a missing...
14 years agoVintage Rogers 18" bass drum
I have an early 60's 18x14 Rogers bass drum. I bought it new and have had it for about 45 years. It doesn't have a wrap, just the natural wood of the...
14 years agoIs there a market for restored vintage drums?
I agree, enough said. On to other things. I do appreciate all your input, both for and against, it does provide food for thought. I haven't changed my...
14 years agoHelp save a Slingerland snare drum
I have a Slingerland snare drum that has some issues. The badge indicates that it is about 1956 to 1959, and the shell and lugs are in excellent shape...
14 years agoIs there a market for restored vintage drums?
This may or may not be a final word from the "person" who started this thread. I think Poppy had a point when he said that the buyer or end person is...
14 years agoIs there a market for restored vintage drums?
Boy, did I start a roll. You guys really know the ropes. As to the comparison of collectors and players, I’ve talked to some of the older drummers who...
14 years agoIs there a market for restored vintage drums?
Of course, all this is based on collector standards. What about the odd person who wants a quality set of vintage drums because of the sound and looks...
14 years agoWant Red Sparkle Wrap
No takers, so I splurged and ordered the wraps from JamminSam. I hope it will be worth the cost -- actually, I'm sure it will be worth it, because I'v...
14 years agoIs there a market for restored vintage drums?
What would be the difference in the relative value vintage drum sets in (1) original pristine condition, (2) wrap in poor condition, and (3) re-wrappe...
14 years agoWant Red Sparkle Wrap
I am re-wrapping a mixed brand set of drums with vintage red sparkle. They are not high quality drums, but I want them to match each other. I'm wrappi...
14 years ago60's vintage Premier drum problems
Well, that gives me some idea. I researched vintage Premier on the Net, and the consensus is that they are quality drums. English made vintage drums s...
14 years ago60's vintage Premier drum problems
Thanks fellows. As to the Fusion comment, I guess I need re-educating, I thought that a Fusion set was a 20" bass, 14" floor tom, and a 12" side tom....
14 years ago