Can anyone identify the year of this? Only picture I have.
Leedy 4 pc. blue sparkle Last viewed: 7 minutes ago
Looks Slinger/Leedy but need a close-up of the badge.
Thanks slingerfan. Can't seem to upload badge picture, but it's oval blue with gold trim "Since 1895/Leedy Drums / Chicago 48, Ill U.S.A. Are these 3 ply like the 60's Slingerlands?
SlingerLeedy drums were made from 1956 through 1965. The drums in that picture seem to depict the Slingerland Stick Saver hoops that they used on Leedy drums when Slingerland made them.
Thanks. Are these the 3 ply's like the 60's Slingerlands? Some say they have a "thuddy" sound.
Thanks. Are these the 3 ply's like the 60's Slingerlands? Some say they have a "thuddy" sound.
They sound very good. Milk chocolate interiors, 3 ply shells with rings
They look to be some of my favorite drums in one of my favorite colors. Although, it's hard to tell from that one picture if the wrap is that very dark blue glass glitter.
Thanks. Are these the 3 ply's like the 60's Slingerlands? Some say they have a "thuddy" sound.
Some of us love that "thuddy" sound to the overly "ringy" Luddy sound.
Thanks slingerfan. Can't seem to upload badge picture, but it's oval blue with gold trim "Since 1895/Leedy Drums / Chicago 48, Ill U.S.A. Are these 3 ply like the 60's Slingerlands?
Blue badge with postal code "48" was used '62 and up. Per Dr CJWenk Leedy did not put badges on toms between '61 and mid '66. Mid '66 and up did have badges. This could help you narrow down the year of these drums. Picture is very small but at least one tom appears to have a badge/vent hole. Shells are Slingerland 3-ply with re-rings. '62 into '63 will have mahogany interiors, mid '63 to mid/late '66 will be clear maple interior and mid/late '66 and up would be expected to have the chocolate milk stained interiors that drumfx mentioned. Let us know what you find.
I saw that set on the Guitar Center site this morning, and for once it is reasonably priced !
Interesting to see what looks like a virgin bass shell, and the suspension mount on one of the toms, maybe the other has one also but it is on the back side. If you give the store a call they are usually pretty good at sending addition pictures, and might even be nice enough to pop off a head to let you know the date stamp. I would jump on it if you like the vintage Leedy sound. My 58' WFL kit has that nice booming thuddy sound. I absolutely love it !
Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit
A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
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