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Rogers Swiv-O Mounts-Can't get them tight enough. Any thoughts?
Most likely suspect is cracked/worn collet nuts (aka collet nose).
2 years agoSlingerland bass drum spur wanted
Just FYI: There are two different diameters; 5/16" and 3/8".
2 years agoCow timeline
Per Slingerland historian Dr. Carl Wenk, chrome on wood (COW) was first offered on marching drums in 1968 and on kit drums starting in 1970. It was a...
2 years agoHelp with Ludwig serial numbers
'77 most likely. 3-ply to 6-ply transition occurred in the '77/'78 timeframe. OP's are likely right around this transition.
2 years agoSlingerland Copper Over Wood - Just came home with me
From DrumOgre...
2 years agoSlingerland Copper Over Wood - Just came home with me
From DrumOgre...
2 years agoSlingerland Copper Over Wood - Just came home with me
DrumOgre, is it possible to post some serial numbers for these drums?
2 years agoSlingerland Copper Over Wood - Just came home with me
From jmcohen...
2 years agoMy Shingles Update...and more devastating news
Very sad. You did a good job, hang in there.
2 years agoIdentifying this Ludwig snare
The online Ludwig dating guides are incomplete. The most comprehensive information can be found in the "Serial Number Based Dating Guides for Vintage...
2 years agoA couple of acrolites…
If the second P-85 you describe (with clamping bar for tape/strap) is chrome without the black face then it is a replacement.
2 years agoA couple of acrolites…
~'82-'84 is most likely for those serials on a rounded corner B/O badge. Your badges would also be expected to have a thin black outline surrounding...
2 years agoDrop-in replacement for Slingerland FT brackets?
With a properly made Heli-coil repair you should not have any more stripping problems.
2 years ago1964 Gene Krupa Sound King Snare
Yes, the OP's drum is a '63 model. Serial 14xxx and "no line" shell makes sense. The "no line" Krupa was also available in '62 (first year for the C...
2 years agoFor Sale: 1968 Ludwig Hollywood Kit
I think you're missing a digit on your serials, 57,000 does not make sense for '68. 570,000 does. Nice set, GLWS.
2 years ago