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Slingerland Stage Band Toms
Hi, I'm looking for Slingerland Stage Band Toms; 8x12 and 14x14 [no 12x15's] in early to mid-60's dark blue sparkle. Attached photo is the dark blue s...
16 years ago60s Slingys
Isn't that a large tone control knob on the floor tom??? That'd make it late 60's, badge on the toms too support that. Slingerland to the best of my k...
16 years agoRe-ring blues
If the separation is in three different areas maybe removing the ring entirely then re-gluing it will spread the tension evenly around the ring??? I m...
16 years agoQuestion On 1950's Slings Re-rings
Either or, I bet pinning down a date for either finish is next to impossible. Don't expect too much in the way of continuity from Slingerland, anomoli...
16 years agoGot wood?
As we all know the market for sellers is flat; so let's see what this dredges up. I've got a mint Rogers Cleveland COB Powertone 5x14. Anyone interest...
16 years agoLooking to swap Slingerland gear
I believe there are two Slingerland 14 floor toms in Champagne on E Bay right now [5/15]. There's also a 14 inch marching drum shell but the 50 buck B...
16 years agoLudwig Club Date Finish Question
Making a 12x15 floor tom out of a marching snare is the way to go, floor toms of the 12x15 persuasion in any make are rare. I play Slingerlands and ha...
16 years ago1965 Slingerland Tom Exterior Ply
From HowdeeDoodee...
16 years agoSlingerland Stage Band Toms
Hi, I'm looking for Slingerland Stage Band rack and floor toms, any sizes, in Dark Blue Sparkle. Thanks Regards DonS
16 years agoBlack Diamond or Light Blue?
Definitely Lt. Blue Pearl. Here's a recent shot of my Artist snare which came with my first set purchased in 1965. It's gray/greened nicely?? ! That s...
16 years agoTrixon Speedfire
Me too! I want the "cone" set In Blue Aligator, that conical look was right out of Forbidden Planet or the Jetson's. Regards DonS
16 years agoWhat would you do?
Your decision is either return shells into an original it or make a cool jungle kit with new hardware. If you want original, look for a complete set,...
16 years agoRemoving Old Drum Wrap
I've done a half dozen or so shells with a heat gun, all old Slingerlands. Keep the gun moving and don't let it focus on one spot, I know, I set a gol...
16 years agoto BRIDGE A RADIO KING OR NOT - THAT IS THE QUESTION
Doesn't really matter what I or others think??? You seem to definitely know what you want so I say bridge it! Leave a note for your heirs or else your...
16 years agoSlingerland Question
1/4" ?!?! The el dente capellinni of spurs! I've got an old '65 Slingerland Stage band 20" bass drum and every time I haul it out I'm amazed at how de...
16 years ago