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Inner Ply Splits On 1950's Slings...What To Do
Thank you Rob. I should have been a little more specific in my explanation. On my set, the outer ply is maple, the center ply is poplar, and the inner...
16 years agoInner Ply Splits On 1950's Slings...What To Do
My Slingerland set is nearly in its original condition from 1956 except for paint and one other item. Likely because of the set's age and the varied h...
16 years agoQuestion On 1950's Slings Re-rings
Thank you, Don, I appreciate the comment.
16 years agoQuestion On 1950's Slings Re-rings
I would like to know if your re-rings from the mid 1950's are clear coated or are the rings plain bare wood? My 20 inch floor tom from 1956 is clear c...
16 years agoI Have Sinned, Need Advice On Restore
Thank all of you for the comments.
16 years agoI Have Sinned, Need Advice On Restore
I was in college in the 1960's and bought a Blue Gray Duco Slingerland 5 pc. set. I thought the blue-gray paint job was horrid, still do, so in the 60...
16 years ago1965 Slingerland Tom Exterior Ply
Thank you for the replies.
16 years ago1965 Slingerland Tom Exterior Ply
For a three ply drum, if the inner ply is mahogany, and the outer ply was maple, what did they use for the middle ply? Was the middle ply also maple?
16 years ago1965 Slingerland Tom Exterior Ply
Thank you for the reply. What did they use for the inner ply between the mahogany and the maple?
16 years ago1965 Slingerland Tom Exterior Ply
I am re-doing my set date stamped 1965. The exterior ply of the 14 inch floor tom appears to be maple. The exterior ply is definitely not mahogany. Wh...
16 years agoWill restoration ever become "taboo"?
I posted a similar question several months back. Having started my own restoration I am thinking part of the answer is in the marketplace. For examp...
17 years agoSource of supply for springs, ferrals, screws, washers, etc.
Thanks VA, I will keep you on my list. Right now I don't think I need anything other than a few screws but things are not totally done. Thanks again.
17 years agoSource of supply for springs, ferrals, screws, washers, etc.
Where do you buy minor parts like bass drum lug springs, ferrals, thumb screws, washers, ect. for vintage Slingerland?
17 years agoWhat kind of wood was the inner ply of Slings in the '50?
Thanks David. Looks like they are maple.
17 years agoYour Vintage Slingerland Chrome, How Good Was It?
Thank you for the response. Look at the other chrome pieces, I do not see this kind of blemish on them. Thank you again.
17 years ago