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Slingy maple kit
GREAT photo. As a Slingy player myself, I love it when I see them on stage (all too infrequently nowadays, it seems). Thanks for the share! -Rick
11 years agoBellson - What did he play?
I've been working on some new charts and listening to Louie in the process. I'd noticed that his cymbal sound, especially his ride, was different from...
11 years agoWhat era Fibes?
I just thought I'd update this with further thoughts on Fibes snares. I'd put mine away and had been using a '69 COB 10-lug Slingerland (with an incor...
11 years agoUPDATE: '69 vintage Slingy kit
OK, I'll accept that it was just random (even though the earlier posts lost were months ago) and edit my remarks. My thanks -Rick
11 years agoUPDATE: '69 vintage Slingy kit
UPDATE: A few weeks ago I posted an "information" post about a set of '69 vintage WMP Slingerlands, 13/2x16/22 and period correct Artist snare, a comp...
11 years agoAs you check into the "new" old forum
Checkin' in.. but my last (authored) thread seems to be missing - is it something i did or...?. I certainly appreciate the return of the classic look...
11 years agoSonny Payne
I have an old musician friend (trumpeter) who is particularly close to the Harry James "community". Obviously, the talk about drummers comes up often:...
12 years agoRufus "Speedy" Jones
And let's not forget his contributions to Maynard Ferguson's Dream Band. A sensational, if not particularly subtle, big band player.
12 years agoRubber Protectant/Lubricator
Yep, "plumbers grease" ( which is indeed a silicone grease) would work, but I prefer the word "pure" and buy a silicone grease with that name, which m...
12 years agoRubber Protectant/Lubricator
I do high end auto restoration for a hobby LOL (as in, my fingers hurt like hell this morning! But I digress). Rubber care is problematic for a couple...
12 years agoHelp Me Out Slingy Guys
I'd buy 'em. Let's see.. if you want to part them, you'd easily recoup your investment - for instance, working original shell mount leg holders routi...
12 years agoWhat era Fibes?
I know I enjoy the back story! When it comes to a Fibes snare, the back story really is BR. I have the video of BR playing on a full (chrome) set of...
12 years agoJazz Guys/Rock Guys
Simple answer: yes, in my opinion. And often it's justified. My .02ยข: I actually think it depends on a lot of factors. I "manage" a big band, a conce...
12 years agoWhat would you do in this situation
The bottom line is this: when an offer is made and accepted, it creates a contract, and there was a contract here whether you like it or not. The sell...
12 years agoWhat era Fibes?
From Tommyp...
12 years ago