Looks like the snare shell has this strainer on it

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/hardware/slingerland/slingerland_gold_veil_snare_layout.jpg

Jeff, I would pick them up if the price isnt too high. I have a couple of 70s 22" bare shells if you wanted to rewrap them. That clamshell strainer looks right to me. Could be a fun player.

They do APPEAR to be Slingerland shells, and that is a clamshell strainer, so there's a pretty good change that they are. Without better pictures for closer inspection, its hard to say for sure that they definitely are Slingerland shells. I'd say I'm about 97% sure that they are though....

Thanks guys, on the way to get them along with other stuff. Better pics tonight!! Im excited!

Jeff C

Looks like Slingerland to me. Inside wood doesn't look like the MIJ style either. I see contact paper under the floor tom lugs, so the wrap may be in good shape.

- Tim

Those look pretty nice. Those Clamshell strainers seem hard to find so if that's complete on both ends it's a big plus. Good luck~! ;)

Yes I agree, I will find out soon what the deal is.

Thanks so much!

Anyone care to guess what is a fair price assuming they are Slingys? 50 too much, not enough?

Jeff C

Looking at the picture close I see what looks like a mounting screw where the butt would be. The shells have reinforcment rings so that must date it into the sixties, I think.