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Early 1920's ludwig snare
Yes, that's a mid '20s Ludwig and Ludwig. THe shell is solid a maple. Most likely that's a re-finish...it was probably originally a blue and silver or...
18 years agoVintage 1958 white marine pearl slingerland set
"Notice how the "part next to the rim" is wood colored on one side and metal colored on the other side of the bass drum. That doesn't look original."...
18 years agoVintage 1958 white marine pearl slingerland set
I think the set was probaby a 20, 13, snare and the floor tom was added later...a common practice in the '50s and '60s. The six holes on the top of yo...
18 years agoMy new almost 50 year old Radio King.
It's not all that rare, but the Slingerland black diamond is one of the nicest versions of that finish, and the solid shell slingerlands have a great...
18 years agoLudwig pedal
Don't think the Standards had a chain drive...looks like a modern pedal.
18 years agoSlingerland RadioKing Snare Drum-price
Era, condition, color, etc...Most likely it's a 5" not 5.5"...from your description it could be anywhere from $20 to 1000.
18 years agoidentifying the shell material on a black beauty
The late '70s black beauties were brass...don't think they were using bronze then. The regular supras and supers were usually Ludalloy (aluminum).
18 years agoVintage Ludwig Bass Pedal
Ludwig had the first pedal that "took off" commercially (they weren't the first to make one, but theirs was very successful)....the one you have was p...
18 years agoKick Muffler
Slingerland put those in a lot of bass drums in the late '50s. Sometimes they put on one for each head. Most likely it's original.
18 years agoSlingerland RadioKing Snare Drum
The new Radio Kings, although styled after the vintage ones, are completely different drums. What does superior sound mean??? Your best bet is to play...
18 years agoSlingerland 18x20 floor tom
That was sold as a "combo" set...set up to be used as a cocktail drum with the pedal striking upwards or to be used as a regular bass drum...hence the...
18 years agoTiger pearl
Just noticed the new article on the wraps. Another spectacular job. Something I've noticed regarding the tiger pearls...(I've posted this before on an...
18 years agoHelp my Rogers- Tommyp or anyone who can help...
Rogers used that 9/72 tag for a few years so many of the drums with that tag were made later...
18 years agoanother busted Slapshot...
The TDR strainer will fit the same holes as the slap shot...it will look and work better!
18 years agoNeedy w/Leedy
Do you have a picture of the set? Where are you located. Thanks, RIch
18 years ago