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1975-1977 3-Ply Slingerland Artist Snare Drum?
Hi, Thanks for your reply. You are correct on info that I already know of, I will have to wait for Dr. CJW's reply for more detailed, correct info on...
18 years agoPolishing a Chrome over Wood Snare?
Hi guys, I own a Mid 70's Slingerland Chrome over Wood snare that I would like to clean and polish the Chrome plated Steel Wrap that is over the wood...
18 years ago1975-1977 3-Ply Slingerland Artist Snare Drum?
Hi Dr. The 3-Ply Artist I am looking for is a 5x14 or 5.5x14 with 8 Sound King Lugs and the Zoomatic Strainer but the front Butt Plate may or not be t...
18 years agoSlingerland Weak Milk Chocolate Tan Interior Paint
Hi Dr. Thanks so much for the info regarding the Tan interior paint. My only other question is if I want to repaint the interior myself, what Brand na...
18 years agoHardware on Mid 70's Slingerland 3-Ply Artist and 3-Ply Hollywood Ace
Hi Dr. Thanks for the response back. I am not sure how to post a photo at all. I only have a description of what this Slingerland snare is. I know it...
18 years agoSlingerland Weak Milk Chocolate Tan Interior Paint
Hi Dr. Thank you for responding back to me. The serial number on the badge from my 3-Ply Artist model snare is 27466. Thanks again for your time. Phi...
18 years agoSlingerland Weak Milk Chocolate Tan Interior Paint
Hi Dr., At one time I had stripped the Tan paint that was on the interior of the 3-Ply Slingerland Artist #153 Snare that I own. My Snare is from the...
18 years agoHardware on Mid 70's Slingerland 3-Ply Artist and 3-Ply Hollywood Ace
Hi Dr. I have a question on Slingerland hardware. During the Mid 70's did Slingerland ever occasionally place their hardware in different spots on the...
18 years agoSlingerland WMP Artist Questions
Hey Gino, Your Slingerland Snare is a true gem in my opinion! The Weak Milk Chocolate is the term used for that Tan paint on the interior of the shell...
18 years agoSlingerland style vintage Snare Beds?
Hi Dr. What type of machine or tool did Slingerland use to cut their Snare Beds with? Specifically on their 1964-1969 Artist model Snare Drums? And wa...
18 years agoWhat is the best way to mask off the Lug holes on a Snare drum?
Hey guys, I am going to be Re-Lacquering/Re-Sealing the interior of a Snare Drum shell and would like to know the best way to mask off the lug holes o...
18 years ago1973 Slingerland Copper over Wood finish?
Hi Dr. I have heard that Slingerland's Copper over Wood-AKA-Copper Cladding finish was only available for one year? 1973? Is this correct? Or did Slin...
18 years ago90's 4-ply Maple/Poplar Ludwig Super Classic Toms
Hey guys, I have been looking all over for the 90's Ludwig Super Classic Series 8x12 and 9x13 Rack Toms in any Sparkle Wrap finish or Lacquer Stain wi...
18 years agoHow do you mask off the Bearing Edges-Top and Bottom for Re-Lacquering interior?
Hi guys, has anyone ever had experience with masking off the bearing edges of a Shell-the top and bottom, to avoid spraying any lacquer on the edges-w...
18 years agoWhy keep the bearing edges bare wood?
Hey Tommy P, I just have one more question about Re-Lacquering the interior of my Slingerland snare. If I want to keep my snare period correct, for th...
18 years ago