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Rogers snare question . . .
In the '60s, Slingerland had many models of snares, not including metal or marching drums. Like Rogers, most used one of two types of shells, and the...
15 years agoCan someone tell me what this snare is ? Leedy and Ludwig ??
Yeah, a Leedy broadway. The leedy and Ludwig broadway from '51-55 is essentially the same drum, and has been my "go to" wooden drum for years (and I'v...
15 years agoPioneer snare, parts questions, help needed.
I think the '30s Pioneers had a badge that said "Pioneer" and have the thinner, one piece shell. Many of the '20s one would have the heavier 2 pc. she...
15 years agoJust Bought My First Vintage Set!!!
Rebeats used to sell calf heads. Earthtone sells natural, but not calf heads. Both of those can cause problems when recording as they change with the...
15 years agobroken Slingerland Set-O-matic mount
Sounds like the bolt broke off inside that copper bar that it goes into. If I have this right: Remove the tom mount from the drum. The copper bar may...
15 years agoSlingerland Drums Help Needed
It's also pretty unusual to find a one ply shell from that late date...usually, by then, the artists had 3 ply shells.
15 years agomystery Vintage snaredrum shell
Pretty sure that's a 1930s Slingerland shell from a student model 6 lug single tension drum. It had that throw off that only shows up on those early s...
15 years agoZildjian Query
Also, the guy says he's selling for his grandfather, yet had the foresight to list the weight in grams?!?!? Also, his 91 year old grandfather has an A...
15 years agoPulled the trigger - '65 Slingys
Excellent deal. All original, untouched matching set. You can't go wrong. They look like later '60s so the snare will probably be a three ply, which,...
15 years agoWhat model 1965 Ludwig snare is this?
Is the size of the shell 5 (or 5 1/2") inches not including the rims? If so, it's a jazz festival...if it's a 6.5" deep, it's another model. Are those...
15 years agoYellow Tiger Pearl Slingerland set
From mendozart...
15 years agoSlingerland Festival Snare w/ Zoomatic
I doubt it was specially ordered that way. In the later '70s a lot of funny, non cataloged stuff was coming out of Slingerland. I'd guess it was sold...
15 years agooyster blue pearl ludwigs without serial numbers
From gazzoh...
15 years agoYellow Tiger Pearl Slingerland set
Cool clip...actually, the set in that shot is a Sonor set. Sonor had a finish that was almost identical (it may have been the same wrap) as Slingerlan...
15 years agoYellow Tiger Pearl Slingerland set
Others have asked about this set...so, yes, I'll sell it for $3200... 1960s Slingerland yellow tiger pearl...20 12 14 and matching arist snare drum. A...
15 years ago