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Slingy bass legs
Hi Kevin, Not sure if you want to go this route, but there appears to be a nice set of 60's Slingy legs on ebay right now. Item number 200504832306....
14 years agoRockin Robin's
I can understand that, but at the same time i can imagine that its difficult to display lots and lots of drums (as this place has) all within reach. I...
14 years agoRockin Robin's
I love that place! Some of those drums (specifically the snares up on the high, high shelves in the snare drum/hardware room) are not for sale, but j...
14 years agoSlingerland Badge Question
Cool. Based on that Slingerland serial number dating chart (thanks for getting me to use that search button Kevin :)) it seems that the median age fo...
14 years agoSlingerland Badge Question
Hey Kevin, Thanks, as always!. Your comment about the search button has been noted, sorry! :). James
14 years agoSlingerland Badge Question
Hi guys, I recently picked up a '62-'70 era floor tom (has the black/brass Niles badge with serial number - picture shown on the Slingerland link of...
14 years agoDoes the Speed King live up to its name?
Made the switch over to vintage speed kings from Tama iron cobra pedals within the last year and have never thought twice about it. Great pedal!
14 years agoSlingerland tension rod and washer for 16" floor tom
Thanks Mikey! Sending you a pm now. James
14 years agoSlingerland tension rod and washer for 16" floor tom
Hi guys, I am looking for one tension rod and tension rod washer for an mid 60's Slingerland 16" floor tom. Rod should be about 2.5 inches long. Does...
14 years ago70's Slingerland hardware
No problem Greg - good luck! James
15 years ago70's Slingerland hardware
Sounds good - thanks! James
15 years ago70's Slingerland hardware
Hi Greg, The length of the arm itself is 9 inches, which makes me think it is not the splash cymbal l-arm. I took a look at some pics of Buddy's set...
15 years ago70's Slingerland hardware
Thanks for the info Mark! Unfortunately when I bought it I was just getting into vintage drums and was really eager to get a Slingerland l-arm for the...
15 years ago70's Slingerland hardware
I've got the cymbal arm, if you're interested. I got it here on the forum. I believe its the non adjustable cymbal l-arm that came with the Buddy Rich...
15 years agoWhich would you rather play?
I am biased by only having played one vintage kit (my late 50's-60's slingys). However, I love the sound of those drums! For me, it doesn't get much b...
15 years ago