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Started the 16.16 Slingy RK Floor Tom Today.
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12 years agoPure Sound Equalizer snare wires
Attached are some pictures of a custom-built snare drum from 2010. The shell was cut down from a 14" tom to a 4.5" depth by Precision Drum. The tech I...
12 years agoRestoring a friend's pearl
From FFR428...
12 years agoLate 60's Slingerland? :confused:
Using the timeline provided by Dr. CJW, that one badge is around 1977. That seems to be about right for the kit configuration referred to. Mark
12 years agoSlingerland
Hi BigE! As RogerSling said, the grommet is original Slingerland. The bearing edges do look odd, as the 5-ply shells had very sharp 45-degree edges,...
12 years agoSlingy tension rod
Glad I could help. Also, keep checking eBay. You never know what will pop up! Mark
12 years agoBirthday $ and Premier APK drums.
Happy Belated Birthday! The APK line was very good, indeed! They look great and I'd say you got a pretty good deal. Enjoy them! Mark
12 years agothis turned up in the post today - Supra
Your 402 arrived safely and it came out great! Kudos on your fine detail job! Mark
12 years ago1980's YAMAHA 8000 Series
Beautiful! Cobalt Blue, I believe. Yamaha was building great kits during this time period. Mark
12 years ago1964 Leedy bop kit
Definitely a kit I couldn't resist, too! The original version of Champagne Sparkle is simply gorgeous under lights. Thanks for sharing! Mark
12 years agoSlingy tension rod
I'll check my Slingerland rods and let you know. Ok, just checked the rods on my 1967 16x16 floor tom. They are 2", measured from below the collar, w...
12 years agoTips for selling on eBay anyone?
I've been buying/selling on eBay since April, 1999. Things have changed allot since then! Still, with rare exception, I've had very good results, both...
12 years agoNeed help identifying this drum please?
Going by the lugs alone, it could be either Fibes or Corder. However, the fiberlass shell says Fibes! Mark
12 years agoMystery Kit
The tom holders and lugs are a dead giveaway that it was made by Pearl, most likely in the very early 70's. Whether it's a stencil or Pearl branded is...
12 years agoSlingy tension rod
2" from below the collar?
12 years ago