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I have recently started restoring slingerland drums and I keep coming upon rack toms with out badges. Is this normal? Was it certain years or am I finding a sets that have a matching wrap but not the same kind?

Posted on 14 years ago
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Welcome.

Somebody will chime in with a better answer but I believe I remember reading (in Rob Cook's book)** that they started badging toms in 1966.

There are normally date stamps in the drums... and there are hardware clues that can nail your years down.

Post a couple picks.

**excellent recommendation James.

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 14 years ago
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Slingerland early to mid 60's toms did not wear badges. The bass drums did, though. Check the Slingerland History section throughout here. Good stuff by the Dr.

Posted on 14 years ago
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You might also consider picking up Rob Cook's Slingerland Book. Lots of good info there that you might find useful as you look for other Slingy drums and hardware. I just finished a Slingerland restoration and found myself consulting the book every time I wanted to purchase anything :)

James

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 14 years ago
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Like Jim mentioned above, Slingerland toms didn't generally get badged until 1966.

HERE are the Slingerland articles by DrCJW that mcjnic's referring to. LOTS of good info in there. And there's some more Slingy info on the Vintage Drum Guide HERE.

Posted on 14 years ago
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it was late (middle +) 1966 when they got badges..........

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
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From blairndrums

it was late (middle +) 1966 when they got badges..........

"And it was late in November, and the music's seeping through, yeah."..........

(Horns)............Clapping Happy2

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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Steve Gadd.. percussion. Simon & Garfunkel - Late In The Evening

http://www.videoanni80.com/view/3107/simon-garfunkel-late-in-the-evening-concerto-a-central-park-1981/

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 14 years ago
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I recorded that concert from HBO on a Betamax......

I still remember when that cat came out of the crowd when Paul Simon was singing "The Late Great Johnny Ace".

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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From Jim

Steve Gadd.. percussion. Simon & Garfunkel - Late In The Eveninghttp://www.videoanni80.com/view/3107/simon-garfunkel-late-in-the-evening-concerto-a-central-park-1981/

Great memories of that concert. Steve was really in the zone! D' Drummer

Posted on 14 years ago
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