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New Mutant Project - Ludwig Standard Strata
Cat urine eh? :) Looking good! Cant wait to see how this all turns out. James
15 years agoCrashable rides
I really love the Tony Williams quote that Jaye posted earlier: "a cymbal is a cymbal". I think that is right on. I have always crashed my rides and e...
15 years agoWhich do you prefer, old kick pedals or new ones?
Speedking! In fact recently traded an iron cobra for another vintage speedking. James
15 years agoSlingerland Strainer Location?
Hi Deadhead, On page 188 of the Slingerland Book by Rob Cook, there is a picture of a Hollywood Ace with the strainer one lug over from the badge. Lo...
15 years agoHelp!!!what Is This?
This looks similar to one of the Joe Thompson prototype Dynosonics that are pictured in the Rogers Book on page 100 (bottom). Its not an exact match,...
15 years agoFirst Kits: Thunder Drums, then Tama Rockstar
Fun topic Adam - My first kit was a wood colored cheap-o- drumset made by a company called Drumcraft. I got it from a friend's neighbor - it was in...
15 years agoSlingerland Tom Mount Question
Mikey - thanks PM sent!
15 years agoSlingerland Tom Mount Question
Nice catch Olddrums! I just found a picture of a 60's Ludwig consolette on this website that is an exact match to what I have pictured above. I've at...
15 years agoBefore/After: Holes in shell
Just a Slingerland Resortation update: All holes in shell have finally been filled. I've attached some before and after pics of a few nasty holes from...
15 years agoSlingerland Tom Mount Question
Can anyone tell me if this tom mount could have been original on a late 50's Slingerland bass drum?I cant find a picture of this holder anywhere in th...
15 years agoSlingerland Hi-Hat ID Required
I think the Dynamo was a high end hi hat stand. Also, isn't this the stand that Buddy Rich used from 68-77? Cool! James
15 years agoSlingy Question
The drum spurs are indeed the key! My black and gold 59-60 Chicago badge faces the audience! This drove me nuts as it was time to finally begin putti...
15 years agoSlingy Question
Ok, this is about as dumb a question as there is, but when you are sitting behind your vintage slingy kit are the words on the drum badge facing you o...
15 years agoQuestion about Slingerland Badge
Wow. Mikey777 that was some great info! Kevins I think you are right on. My drum should be A November '59 or '60. Thanks very much guys! It never cea...
15 years agoQuestion about Slingerland Badge
Ok no problem :) I figured I would ask, just in case - Thanks!
15 years ago