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1970s Ludwig Lug and Tom Mystery
FYI, your serials are approx. '73. The serial guide on Ludwig's site inaccurately assigns too many serial numbers to '76.
10 months agoMany parts for sale
Make sure you have an "Ad Blocker" if you go over to DFO, there's a different type of "frustrating experience" over there.
10 months agoLudwig mid-70's kit questions
Slingerland did not put badges on their toms in that era. That may be a repurposed cocktail drum.
11 months agoLudwig mid-70's kit questions
Your serial numbers 117xxxx and 119xxxx would be expected for ~'74.
11 months agoSlingerland serial number starting point?
The previous two posts (#4 & #5) are wildly inaccurate. Likely spam.
1 year agoHolly grail sold
You did really well if you got $4K.
1 year agoBooks for learning about drums/cymbals?
Re: Rob Cook's Slingerland Book Be aware that there are many errors in this book, especially in the area of drum dating, attributes and fine det...
1 year agoCleaning the Engraving on a 1970s Ludwig Black Beauty
I'd try finishing up with a soft bristled brush.
1 year agoMain Forum link doesn't work
Just as I suspected. I will reach out to a member who may be able to contact TommyP direct. Thanks for the forum links.
1 year agoMain Forum link doesn't work
thin shell, thanks for accessing the "issues" sub-forum. I am experiencing the same issue. I would like to use this forum more but it is b...
1 year agoNeed help identifying vintage Slingerland Parade Snare
+1 with the info you have received so far. It's possible the date could be narrowed further if you post a picture of the interior showing the lu...
1 year agoTerms of Service?
thin shell's comments and concerns are completely valid. Users of the "big site" should read and understand the "Terms and Rules". That si...
1 year ago60's Slingy Strainer
Rik_E, I believe what you are referring to is the gum rubber washer that was added in ~'62 to the 3-point strainer. This kept the fine tension k...
1 year ago60's Slingy Strainer
rimshot99's strainer is later 50's/very early 60's as thin shell stated above. It is for a drum without snare extensions. There have been...
1 year agoRogers Holiday Snare Drum? What do I have here?
Shelbyville, Tennessee for the the oak re-ring Slingerlands.
1 year ago