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Slingerland White Tiger Pearl Question Last viewed: 3 hours ago

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I totally agree with you they are real Slingerlands.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From longjohn

I'd say 78-79 on that serial number... WTP was still avail then also..Cheers

You are so right Longjohn.

I didn't see the 7 hiding there.

Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 11 years ago
#22
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Does anyone know when Modern Bass Drum Legs started being used? What company was the first to change?

Posted on 11 years ago
#23
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If you mean the fold away extendable legs, then Pearl were using those way back in 1970.

Slingerland telescopic legs remained up until the end of US production. Probable reason is that they worked well with that forward angle & they were simple and less costly. (IMO looked elegant too).

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
#24
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Question for someone.. I notice on the inside BD pic, that the grommet is short of the shell thickness. Did Slingerland ever use longer badge grommets for the thicker ply shells??

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
#25
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Did you pick up any of the other sets he was selling? Orange or yellow tiger?

Posted on 11 years ago
#26
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I bought a few sets from a guy that was selling his collection. The White Tigers came with an older 22" Bass(also White Tiger), that needs work. The other Slinglands are a 60's Red Tiger that needs some cleaning(but very nice)and another early 60's kit in Blue Agate that has redrills and needs work. The blue one has 2 Virgin Bass Drums and a nice double tom stand. He has a Yellow Tiger, but it is rough. The Floor Tom is from a different set and has no hardware. I still wanted it, but could not make it happen...yet.

Posted on 11 years ago
#27
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That looks like a set I had once. It was indeed put together with correct hardware on those "newly discovered in the 90s white tiger shells in various conditions.I had a 20" shell without rerings. Had Jack Lawton drill it for lugs, modern spurs and drilled for a badge. Also had a 14" FT and a small tom. Thought there was a 10" too. I'm pretty sure the OP's set is my old set or one from that batch. It was a great gigging set but not authentic.

Posted on 11 years ago
#28
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From Rich K.

That looks like a set I had once. It was indeed put together with correct hardware on those "newly discovered in the 90s white tiger shells in various conditions.I had a 20" shell without rerings. Had Jack Lawton drill it for lugs, modern spurs and drilled for a badge. Also had a 14" FT and a small tom. Thought there was a 10" too. I'm pretty sure the OP's set is my old set or one from that batch. It was a great gigging set but not authentic.

So, are you saying not authentic Slingerlands, or not really late 70's Slingerlands?

Posted on 11 years ago
#29
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Please see http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/drcjw/article_4_finishes8.htm#

Dr C.J. Wenk tells about extra white tiger pearl left over at Slingerland factory that was sold and has been used on non Slingerland drums.

Posted on 11 years ago
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