Yeah- that's the one I thought of. Yeah- I gotta figure out exactly what I'm going to do here. I do want a metal drum in my arsenal. I don't know if I'm going to really have the time to build. Decisions, decisions...

Kev,

I remember you mentioning this on DFO if I am not much mistaken.... I ordered 2 3/16" tubes from drumfactorydirect and they fit fine. I did have to press gently on a couple and they simply "clicked" into the holes. There is a bit of inconsistency in either the lugs or the shell. I don't know which as I didn't measure either beyond making sure I was getting the closest lug for the spacing pre drilled in the shell. Once the throw and butt were drilled I just assembled it and let it go at that.

JIM

Kev,

Were the hoops you used new or a vintage set reassigned to the new build?

JIM

If you're looking for a nice brass shell, there are a lot of parts houses that sell amazing looking hammered shells. They have sort of an antique look to the brass and dress up really nice! The only drawback is that by the time you get finished dressing her out, it'll cost around $300, but that's not bad for a drum the big-boys would sell for $500-$600!...but the best part is that you get to choose what she looks like in the end. I just bought a huge parts lot on peeBay, might be able to pass along some new tubes & etc. for a "brother-in-law" price...I've just got to see what all I've really bought.

The problem I have with the NOS Slingy shells is the same problem Slingy had with them, they are poorly designed & have a tendency bend easily, they sound great, but try finding an old Sound King that's really straight.

Here a few sites where you can can check out the shells at:

http://www.bestdrumdeals.com

http://www.drumfactorydirect.com

http://www.drummaker.com

Hi Jim

They are vintage 60s Slingerland.

> The problem I have with the NOS Slingy shells is the same problem Slingy had with them, they are poorly designed & have a tendency bend easily, they sound great, but try finding an old Sound King that's really straight.

Fortunately, for all of us who purchased them, the NOS shells in this batch were all good. The first thing I checked when I took it out of the box was to see if the shell sat flush on a flat surface.

And I just want to add in response to Fungus's comment... (but I will say that buying a pre-drilled NOS shell off of sleezeBay & screwing hardware on it is not building a drum...it is assembling a drum...)

Even though some of the shells had pre-drilled lug holes, everybody needed to carefully measure and place the holes for the strainer and butt plate assembly, vent the shell, carefully drill and file-dress the holes and then assemble the drum into something playable.

That's a 'build' not an 'assembly.'

John

Then I also agree that it IS a build, especially if you ended up lining up, drilling, and setting up the strainer mechanisms. Also, if you had to alter the holes, it's a build!!!

Not trying to play both sides, but I agree on both points!!!

I am still on the fence at this point...

Now- let's all do this:Group Hug

Wondered if they were vintage..... I'm about to try a vintage set of Gretsch COB's on mine. Soon as my clips get here....!

Bunnyman, I am thinking of snapping up one of those 5" shells too. I like the 6.5 so much it might be a nice match. I'd build 'em both the same way.... Nice to A/B them that way...!

I just have so many 5" snares these days!!! I need a taller metal snare. I guess he doesn't have any 6.5" bronze snares...

:(

The only deep-dish one I saw that he had left in his ebay inventory is a 6.5" x 13" that he is offering. I think the depth of the drum will make up for the missing inch in dimension. (smaller drum) It's too big to be considered in the popcorn category. 6.5" x 13" is not a bad size. An 8 lugger in that size will have tons of BARK.

John