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Were Slingerland stick-savers undersized?
Your problem seems to be following those hoops. Are you sure they are genuine Slingerland hoops and not MIJ clones?
7 years agoGauging interest: Slingerland Lites kit
Nice looking kit, but why is there so much "splay" on the snare tension rods? Is that just a photographic illusion?
7 years agoVintage Slingerland Snare Drum help needed to restore
Certainly, why not? Just a word of caution: Some claim that copper on steel wrap can be very difficult to remove cleanly. Good luck.
7 years agoVintage Slingerland Snare Drum help needed to restore
I agree with Mark that this is an Artist #153 model snare. It looks like it was originally copper over wood (COW) as NoBass noted. The copper wrap w...
7 years agoI need info on this Ludwig Stand please.
From K.O....
7 years agoRogers Supreme pedal question
A roll pin in a blind hole is tough. You may be able to twist it out with a small "screw extractor".
7 years agoCopper plated Slingerland drums
Here are two old posts by DrCJW that may be of interest. http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=585&highlight=copper+hardware http://www.vi...
7 years ago3 Reinforcement Ring Bass Drum?
Early Slingerland Radio Kings often have three re-rings, however they would not have the lugs pictured on this BD. Those are the '55 and up "Sound Ki...
7 years agoSonor Teardrop Floor Tom?
Based on stated measurements the drum is 1/4" out of round. Possibly not too much on a 16" diameter. Head fit will determine play-ability if shell i...
7 years agoTell Me About Shelbyville Slingerlands
Looks like a nice set. Looking forward to more pictures. Do the toms have badges? Have you checked for date stamps inside the shells? Any info gre...
7 years agoSlingerland Phantom
From makurtz...
7 years agoSlingerland Phantom
Very nice. Any idea how many of these were produced?
7 years agoCharlie Watts "If It Ain't Got That Swing"
Thanks for that post V-more.
7 years agoSlingerland Vent Badge Location on Snare?
According to Dr CJ Wenk the badge was placed to the right of the throw-off late '60- early '61. On these drums the tone control is in the panel 180 d...
7 years agoHelp with Slingerland Champagne Sparkle
From rusticdrummer...
7 years ago