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New to the site. Need help identifying Slingerland kit.
That could be a NICE little kit. 18-12-14 jazz kits often go for premium prices, as do "virgin" bass drums with no mounting holes. Nice Gene Krupa S...
14 years ago1940s Slingerland
I wish someone would give ME a gift like that! It's a Slingerland kit (obviously), made between 1937 & 1943 judging by the badge style. The toms hav...
14 years agoRadio King
That's a 1951-1953 Super Gene Krupa Radio King, as seen HERE in the 1951 catalog. Really cool old drum. I'd be inclined to try it as a concert snare...
14 years agoInstalling new heads on old stars
If standard heads are snug on the drums, you could try Aquarian American Vintage heads. They're made slightly oversized to fit drums built before the...
14 years agoSnare drum stand?
I've got that snare stand. It's basically the Ludwig-branded version of the Gibraltar JZ-106, but with a double-braced base. I bought it because tha...
14 years agoDetermining real-world value for a non-vintage snare...
From alken...
14 years ago1964 /67 Slingerland Gene Krupa Deluxe #1N ??? Help!
From mcjnic...
14 years agoSnare drum help
The Mylar head needs to stretch out a bit in order to conform to the snare bed. It'll happen over time, given some tension. Or if you're so inclined...
14 years agoDid Slingerland make a 3 ply RK in this era?
From pompa mfw...
14 years agowhat causes dents in a drum head ?
From FatherTime...
14 years agowhat causes dents in a drum head ?
From FatherTime...
14 years agoSlingerland Logo
From mcjnic...
14 years agoHello, new here with a question....
From turbojerk...
14 years agoSlingerland Snare I.D.
Beautiful drum -- that wood looks pristine. Like Kevin said, that serial number dates to 1962 or '63. Slingerland started using serial numbers in 19...
14 years agowhat causes dents in a drum head ?
From pompa mfw...
14 years ago