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Slingerland Modern Solo in ? Sparkle finish
They look great! As I said earlier, I really love the original Modern Solo 2R, with matching 12" rack toms. My very first drum catalog, given to me in...
9 years agoYamaha 7000 Series - Japan 1978/79
A great looking Yamaha kit! I really like the traditional drum sizes, too! Thanks for sharing! -Mark
9 years ago[B]1931-32 LUDWIG & LUDWIG 5 x 14 ENGRAVED (10 PETAL) CLASSIC GOLD BLACK BEAUTY[/B]
From larryz...
9 years ago1960's Pearl Drums
I think you're on the right track that these are around 1967-68. Your kit is close to the Super Deluxe, but with different spurs, which you've already...
9 years agoThe "KING" of DYNA-SONIC Snares...
This is such a heart-warming story! Thanks for making my day...and congrats on acquiring such a fantastic drum and keeping your good neighbor's memory...
9 years agoNeed Help Identifying Year and Model for Vintage Slingerland Kit
The kit is definitely a Modern Solo 2R or Modern Rock 50N. The drums were the same, but came with different hardware packs. I would say that the cymba...
9 years ago1969 Pearl Snare Lug
Hi Jay! These are the Pearl "President" lugs. Could have sworn I had one lying around. I'll let you know if I find it. -Mark
9 years agoSlingerland Modern Solo in ? Sparkle finish
I really love the early Modern Solo 2R kits, with dual 8x12 toms! As to the color, yes it is Sparkling Blue Pearl, but just from a batch that had purp...
9 years agoWhat are your "holy grail" hats ?
I still use my late 60's 14" Zildjian New Beat hats, which were given to me brand new by my grandmother, who was in the music business! They are on th...
9 years agoSlingerland Sound King
Slingerland's Sound King, aka Krupa, snare drum was made by the thousands! As such, they underwent many changes over the years. However, the one I lik...
9 years agoTama King Beat
Hope you find the parts for your early King Beat. I had the later version. I really like the King Beat! -Mark
9 years agoDo You Know What These Finishes Are?
From Fayray...
9 years agoLudwig Big Beat at the gig last week
Great kit...and...you were set up just outside the saloon. Remember, don't drink and drum! LoLoLoLo -Mark
9 years agoB]1932-33 SLINGERLAND DUALL “RADIO” MODEL ALL METAL DRUM No. 40 (VERSION 1) [/B]
Just a beautiful snare drum and rare piece of Slingerland history. Thanks for sharing! -Mark
9 years agoPublic Thank you to Mark....
From Iamdrummer...
9 years ago