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Slingerland Radio King toms question
OK. As to the hardware I am not aware of Slingerland ever using a square tone control. Radio Kings should be two round mufflers.
7 years agoSlingerland COW three ply
From bfulton...
7 years agoSlingerland COW three ply
Reinforcing-rings on shell?
7 years agoSlingerland COW three ply
Interesting. That badge number would date this drum to the end of the Niles era, '85-'86. According to Dr CJ Wenk 3-ply re-ring shells were disconti...
7 years agoSlingerland ??
Snare is absolutely NOT Slingerland. Bass shows some moisture damage and at least one tom hoop is not original. Lower price accordingly. Serial mak...
7 years agoSlingerland Radio King toms question
+1 with Glenn. With a few exceptions Radio King toms can be identified by wide (2-1/4") maple re-rings and mahogany interiors. No vent holes.
7 years agoSlingerland ??
Agreed, not the original snare. I stand corrected. I got lulled to sleep on that one. Thanks Iamdrummer, Glenn and Mark.
7 years agoSlingerland Radio King toms question
No badges on toms till mid '66.
7 years agoSlingerland ??
Better picture(s) needed for positive ID but snare appears to be original Krupa Sound King. Serials for Bass, snare and toms?
7 years agoSlingerland ??
+1 with Mark. Mid 1970 with that transition badge. What are the serial numbers? Appears to be a 22" BD with two mounted toms. Is there a matching...
7 years ago1930s Slingerland snare with four point strainer?
The "Sure Grip" strainer was used on mid and low level drums such as the "Universal" and "Juveniles". The next question is why is that strainer on a...
7 years agoRemoving old paint from wooden hoops...
Stripper can be used without damaging the wood. Use coarse copper wool to remove loosened paint rather than a scraper to avoid gouging. I prefer a w...
7 years agoRemoving old paint from wooden hoops...
Mid seventies. At the time he seemed like a "really" old man to me but mid seventies doesn't seem "really" old now. An old timer from the "no mask"...
7 years agoRemoving old paint from wooden hoops...
All valid points longjohn. I knew a professional wood worker who would only "sand". He did beautiful work. He is no longer with us due to lead pois...
7 years agoRemoving old paint from wooden hoops...
+1 with seantdrums, chemical stripper or heat gun. Lead should not be ingested or inhaled. Sanding lead paint creates airborne particles and should...
7 years ago