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1960 Ludwig Pioneer?
Looks like a '59 or so WFL "Combo" set with an added 12 x 15 Slingerland stage band floor tom. That set would have come with a Pioneer (6 lug wood) sn...
14 years agoWhat color are my drums? Please help
I had a set of early '90s rosewoods, and there was an "r" or something like that on the interior tag.
14 years agoTop Hat and Cane design single drums
From MIKEY777...
14 years agoSling/Leedy 3 Point, Sling Rapid, Lud P83 Strainer Problems
The Slingerland rapids had a rubber washer on the tension knob that would rub against the back plate to help keep that problem from happening. http:/...
14 years agoLudwig Black plastic wood block info...
I think there were WFL plastic "tunable" wood blocks that went back to the '30s or '40s. I had one once that sold for a lot of $ on ebay a few years a...
14 years agoSlingerland T-Rods and claws.
If you REALLY want to be correct, the '60s Slingerland "torpedo" T rods use 2 washers on each one.
14 years agoSlingerland T-Rods and claws.
The T rod on the left looks like a Gretsch. The one on the right looks like a Slingerland from the '60s, but it is slightly different. If the drum has...
15 years agoDo you guys gig your vintage drums?
Me and my Slingerlands from this past Sat. night in a biker bar... never had an issue. To me, the best part of playing in ****ty bars for very little...
15 years agoBest snares for 1950s Gretsch
Gretsch snare drums are an acquired and often debated taste. I would avoid messing with the edges...Gretsch drums are what they are. There are a lot o...
15 years agoHi Everybody
A 70s Gretsch set in "rock" sizes...two toms, floor and bass in a chrome wrap would probably get $800-900. Snare, stands cymbals etc. not included.
15 years agoWhich is the better Deal....Ludwig 20" Floor Tom?
The Rogers set will have versatility and lasting desirability. If you could get both sets for a grand, you should buy both and sell one. Both sets are...
15 years agoWhat is Elvis playing?
Late '50s Slingerland bass, maybe a 12" deep. Snare looks like a Ludwig and Ludwig from the '20s or '30s.
15 years agoWhy are these spurs here?
If you look at some real early drum set photos...mostly the ones with one large bass and a Chinese tom, drummers would sometimes use the small clip on...
15 years agoJust wondering what this is worth?
The snare is a gold sparkle pioneer...in good shape worth about $200. The set is a different finish from a different line of drums. They're a set sta...
15 years agoTrying to identify 70s Slingerland kit
The set was either the "new Rock" or "Modern Solo" outfit and then the stands and pedal were upgraded. Both sets were 12, 13, 16, 22 with a chrome sna...
15 years ago