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Slingerland hi hat; year + model?
I believe that would be the #837 Professional hi-hat stand made from 1939-1968. Slingerland also made a matching bass drum pedal. Im not positive abou...
14 years agoSlingerland Rail Consolette Issues
Thanks for all the replies guys. I went with the Maxwell Rail Consolette and I am very pleased. It looks good and it is more sturdy than my Slingy con...
14 years agoMahogany re-finish Slingy
Looking good!
14 years agoWhat heads do you use for vintage American toms?
I use coated ambassadors on the batter and clear ambassadors on reso sides of my 12" and 16" toms. I am really happy with the feel and sound of the to...
14 years agoSlingy Fun
Kev, Nice score! Gotta love them Slingys! James
14 years agoFloor Tom Help!
Hi Ed, The Slingerland Book by Rob Cook has the Satin Flame finishes being offered from 1964-1977. Your tom appears to have the push button tom legs...
14 years agoThe Biggest Drum Set You have played
Mikey, That set up you described is insane! Im speechless.....Mind Blowi James
14 years agoFloor Tom Help!
Sweet - very nice find indeed! I second lucky's thought - now you need to find the rest of that kit :). James
14 years agoFloor Tom Help!
Those lugs are Slingerland (or an MIJ copy). Slingerland didn't put badges on toms until the mid 60's, so this might explain why you don't see one. Ca...
14 years agoSlingerland Rail Consolette Issues
Hey guys - thanks very much for all the info, pictures, and reviews :) - very helpful as always. I have decided to pick up one of the Maxwell consolle...
14 years agoSlingerland Rail Consolette Issues
Hi Lucky. I think I mis-spoke in my original description. The problem piece is the one that holds the rod in place on the consolette. I just cant tigh...
14 years agosuper GK radio king
Wow that is a beauty! I've got a '57 like yours, but paid a heck of a lot more for it...You got a great drum at a great price! Enjoy it!! James
14 years agoSlingerland Rail Consolette Issues
Hi guys, I am having some issues with my Slingerland rail consolette. It seems that no matter how much I tighten the upper assembly, the spade that h...
14 years ago1958 Slingy Student Model RK
cool! I cant wait to see the finished product! James
14 years agoNightmare on 34th Street
Not a collector by any means and also not a "psycho" when it comes to receiving items that have been less than accurately described on ebay. I once b...
14 years ago