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slingerfan

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Gauging 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 ago
Vintage 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 ago
Vintage 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 ago
Rogers 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 ago
Copper 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 ago
3 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 ago
Sonor 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 ago
Tell 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 ago
Slingerland Phantom

From makurtz...

7 years ago
Slingerland Phantom

Very nice. Any idea how many of these were produced?

7 years ago
Charlie Watts "If It Ain't Got That Swing"

Thanks for that post V-more.

7 years ago
Slingerland 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 ago
Help with Slingerland Champagne Sparkle

From rusticdrummer...

7 years ago
Help with Slingerland Champagne Sparkle

Tension rods and claws on BD are not original. Pretty easy fix. BD hoops are '74-up with chrome inlay. '68-'69 +/- for that serial number. Are the...

7 years ago