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Slingerland Black Diamond Pearl
Nice job tracking down those extra pieces. Vintage stands and spur should not be too hard to find. Post a picture when you get it all set up.
6 years agoSlingerland Black Diamond Pearl
Wood snare would have been available as an option with your kit. Having a correct wood snare should increase the value of your set over the Krupa COB...
6 years agoSlingerland Black Diamond Pearl
Looking real good. Not much restoration needed on this '71ish set. You may need to buy another project though. Enjoy.
6 years agoSalvaging a calf head for display
+1 with the others. Nicely done!
6 years agoSlingerland Black Diamond Pearl
Welcome to the forum Warrenwood. You're plan is good. Post some pictures and the knowledgeable people here could help you with details large and sma...
6 years agoSlingerland Radio King 1938 15x8 - Video + Never seen one before?
ATeam is on it, later 40's Concert King. Check out this old thread with posts by Dr CJ Wenk for all the details. http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/sh...
7 years ago1966 Slingerland "Modern Solo # 2R" Outfit
The lack of interest is mostly indicative of the overall lethargic Slingerland market. Your kit in particular will also be held back by the burn dama...
7 years agoWrap issues on possible buy
Not an expert on this finish but those two wraps don't match.
7 years agoSlingerland 5 ply
According to Dr CJ Wenk the 5-ply shell was introduced in '72. It was used on TDR marching snares and appeared on orchestra and kit snares. It was a...
7 years agoLudwig Atlas stand weight removal
From Ludwig-dude...
7 years agoVintage slingerland bass drum
Nice find and it looks like a 20" also. Hunt down some orphan toms.
7 years agoGood deal on a Slingerland in St. Louis Area
At least two vintage and two suspected re-wraps.
7 years agoSlingerland 5.5x14 Super Gene Krupa - Silver Sparkle I came across
Looks good. No date stamp. Badge to the right of the throw would indicate late '60 to early '61. Tone control is 180 degrees across from badge?
7 years agoSlingerland Spirit
My guess is early 90's on those Spirits. My advise is to pass on these. Hold out for genuine Niles era drums which can still be bought quite reasona...
7 years agoNew Drum Day! 50's Slingerland Radio King (floor tom recommendations needed)
Sparkling blue pearl was a very popular finish. You should be able to locate a matching floor tom.
7 years ago