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Speed King query
Thanks. It doesn’t so it isn’t!
4 years agoSpeed King query
Hi. I've just bought a nice old Speed King to restore. The seller described it as a 'WFL pedal from the 1950s'. I'm curious whether this is correct...
4 years agoSlingerland re-born
Thanks for the kind words and praise. This ‘new’ snare sounds incredible. I prefer a high tuning and it is so responsive it’s unbeli...
4 years agoSlingerland re-born
Thanks for the kind feedback. Actually, these old classic marching snares are a great and often inexpensive source of material for anyone looking to e...
4 years agoSlingerland re-born
Hey thanks for the kind words Mark. The pleasure I derive from restoring and using something that others might throw away is way more than I get from...
4 years agoSlingerland re-born
Hi. I thought that I'd post a few photos of my recent Slingerland snare project. Over the past 6 or so years, I've been assembling a kit of different...
4 years agoTension rod query
Great thanks. I've ordered from Drum Factory so hopefully should be OK. On a separate note, it's interesting how hard it is to get heads for a 15" d...
4 years agoTension rod query
Thanks guys. Unfortunately NZ is completely metric and I’m guessing these tension rod threads are all imperial no wouldn’t hold out a lot...
4 years agoTension rod query
Hi. As part of my ongoing Slingerland snare drum conversion, I need to replace the existing tension rods with shorter ones. Can someone tell me what t...
4 years agoRestoring Slingerland duco paint
Hi. The gold went on first and then the black. It’s much easier to manage the overspray on one edge rather than two at the same time. I struggle...
4 years agoRestoring Slingerland duco paint
I had the same issue with an old Leedy where the Duco paint was in a poor condition. I opted to strip it off and repaint. You can see the results belo...
4 years agoShell ply query
Thanks very much guys. I'll post photographs of the project and finished drum when complete. Still struggling to find a 3-point snare throw for the co...
4 years agoShell ply query
Hi. I’m in the process of making a new 7” Slingerland snare from an old 1940s Slingerland 15” marching snare. Having cut the shell down yesterday, I w...
4 years agoOversized drum head
I would also add that I don't think that Remo Classic Fit comes in a 15". Hard to find 15" heads in any make!
4 years agoOversized drum head
I’m about to embark on converting a 1940s Slingerland 15” duco marching snare to. 7” regualr snare which I want wrap in marine pearl to match my Sling...
4 years ago