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Leedy slotted tension rods
I am in need of two Leedy 2-3/4 inch long slotted tension rods for a 1920's Professional snare. I'll take them in any condition except bent, rust is O...
14 years agoGrommet for NOB Leedy Reliance
Hey Monkeyballs, I haven't a clue as to the grommet you need but you might be able to carefully cut a long one down?? I'm restoring a mid to late 20...
14 years agoLeedy Snare Drum butt plate
Hi, I am restoring a late 20's Leedy Professional snare drum and need a butt plate. The space between the center of the two holes to mount the plate t...
14 years agoBlasphamy??
If the Ludwig parts fit with no mod, then do it! You'll love the result. Post photos when you're done. Regards DonS
14 years agoWho on here was looking for Leedy slotted t-rods/lug
So Mikey, do you have anymore originals? If so you willing to sell four and how much are they? I would prefer originals. Blairndrums: If Mikey has no...
14 years agoWho on here was looking for Leedy slotted t-rods/lug
Are they 1-3/4 inches long like those in the photo? If so how much for four? Thanks so much, Regards DonS
14 years agoWho on here was looking for Leedy slotted t-rods/lug
I am looking for four Leedy 1920's era slotted tension rods for a snare drum! I am not the original poster so give that poster a few days to respond a...
14 years agoSlingerland 1966, 6 lug snare
Agree 130 to 140 tops. They are interesting drums, I have one. Took me awhile to get it dialed in and I'm still not 100% there. There are a set of Ja...
14 years agovintage thrones?
My decidedly vintage ass does not sit anywhere near comfortable on vintage thrones; most of them are like balancing on a ledge. Roc and Soc is sublime...
14 years agoFelt for lugs
Ditto on ease of removing springs. Since my first kit in '65, I've only played Slingerland. There always seemed to be one lug that would sympathetical...
14 years agoSlingerland Radio King - 1939 Buddy Rich
I've got a '38 RK snare. When I got it over 20 years ago if could best be described as what they call in the dog pound world a "rescue". The marine pe...
14 years agoJazz Kits - Which One Is Magic For You...
I built my jazz kit using early 60's era Slingerland shells. Bass was a 16x16 floor tom, 8x12 a Stage Band shell and the floor tom a 12x15 marching sn...
15 years ago60's American Drum Poll
Definitely Rogers, how many vintage Slingerland/Ludwig/Gretsch kits do you see today with holes drilled for or have Rogers hardware added. Wish I stil...
15 years agoSlingerland radio king
If you're worried about the head not fitting don't wrap the drum to the edge; leave enough of the shell bare below the edge and the the head should fi...
15 years ago7X14 Radio King...with clip hoops?
Hi, They are incredible drums! Are the washers for the lugs embossed "Slingerland"? Are the hoops engraved Slingerland Radio King? The red muffler fel...
15 years ago