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1959 Slingerland Gene Krupa Deluxe Ensemble 1N Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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Something that I love about Slingerland drums is that, once the Sound King lugs and Stick Saver hoops were phased in during the mid 1950's, the drums were largely unchanged for the next twenty or so years. SlingerLeedy drums embodied all that I liked about mid 20th century Slingies with the added bonus of those beautiful lugs. My two 1963 SlingerLeedy Shelly Manne sets are Right up there with the Krupa 1-N on my favorites list. The Shelly Manne model wooden snare drums are works of art both musically and visually.

The Black Diamond Pearl set is configured 9x13, 16x16, 14x20, matching Shelly Manne snare. The Champagne Sparkle set is configured 9x13, 16x16, 14x22. The person who sold me this set did not have a matching snare. But, he had one that I just had to have. It is a 1958 or 1959 Shelly Manne snare in Pink Glass Glitter.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 11 years ago
#11
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Very nice, always wanted a SHelly Manne snare, never have found the right one.

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 11 years ago
#12
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BTW - I posted this photo in the Gallery. Why did it get moved?

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 11 years ago
#13
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From leedybdp

Something that I love about Slingerland drums is that, once the Sound King lugs and Stick Saver hoops were phased in during the mid 1950's, the drums were largely unchanged for the next twenty or so years. SlingerLeedy drums embodied all that I liked about mid 20th century Slingies with the added bonus of those beautiful lugs. My two 1963 SlingerLeedy Shelly Manne sets are Right up there with the Krupa 1-N on my favorites list. The Shelly Manne model wooden snare drums are works of art both musically and visually.The Black Diamond Pearl set is configured 9x13, 16x16, 14x20, matching Shelly Manne snare. The Champagne Sparkle set is configured 9x13, 16x16, 14x22. The person who sold me this set did not have a matching snare. But, he had one that I just had to have. It is a 1958 or 1959 Shelly Manne snare in Pink Glass Glitter.

Dude...nice Leedy kits! I'd take any Leedy kit from any era any day!

- EMD
Posted on 11 years ago
#14
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I have the exact set but in blue sparkle. I was thinking of selling it...do you know how much yours is worth?

Posted on 10 years ago
#15
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Man o` man i can`t get enough of looking at all these beautiful sets.All of them are pure works of art!

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 10 years ago
#16
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You guys are making this Ludwig guy want a Slingerland kit..:confused:

Posted on 10 years ago
#17
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From markrocks68

You guys are making this Ludwig guy want a Slingerland kit..:confused:

I know what you mean. I sold my 2006 Classic Maple kit in champagne sparkle over a year ago to buy my '56 Slingerland kit. That's also when I decided that I no longer needed a modern drum set.

- EMD
Posted on 10 years ago
#18
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From leedybdp

Something that I love about Slingerland drums is that, once the Sound King lugs and Stick Saver hoops were phased in during the mid 1950's, the drums were largely unchanged for the next twenty or so years.

That's what I love about Slingerlands...that 50's retro vibe

...kind of like a '55 Corvette or a '57 T-Bird...classic American style

It also doesn't hurt that they are great sounding drums

Posted on 10 years ago
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