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Slingerland 70s Tom mount fastener thread
Hi Monty! Are you referring to the drumkey operated screw that goes into the Setomatic tom plate? If so, they are 1/4-20 thread. Definitely a size th...
6 years agoDifferance between "rim shot" and "stick saver" hoops.
Here's a picture of a custom-built 4x14 Buddy Rich snare drum I sold not long ago. The hoops were beautiful COB Stick Choppers! -Mark
6 years agoDifferance between "rim shot" and "stick saver" hoops.
I have a nice collection of the Slingerland "Deluxe Student" snare drums. See attached picture. I've got Red, Blue, Silver and Gold sparkle and a WMP....
6 years agoRogers R360
Those first-generation R360 and R380 kits were well-made drums! The shells are birch and mahogany. As Ploughman noted, the wrap is called Red Umber. T...
6 years agoDifferance between "rim shot" and "stick saver" hoops.
As OddBall points out, Stick Saver and Rim Shot hoops are the same thing. Slingerland officially referred to them as "rim shot counter hoops", but nev...
6 years agoEarly 1970’s Star/pre TAMA
That is just a beautiful kit! Love the wrap. Well done! -Mark
6 years agoTrump MIJ Drums
Yep, just one of dozens for MIJ stencil kits! People are collecting the "Trump" drums for the badge and connection with you-know-who! There was a mem...
6 years agoFloor tom leg ID
Hobbs! Sometimes it's really difficult to ID a specific generic part. In regards to your FT legs, they could be from any number of MIJ or MIT kits. T...
6 years agoCapri Pear Oddities
From allandwf...
6 years agoCapri Pear Oddities
From allandwf...
6 years ago1980’s Pearl International
Very nice! I believe the finish was called Green Flash. I always liked that color! Your kit appears to be set up in a barn-style Tuff Shed, is that co...
6 years agoNDD: Pulling the trigger on these
Hi Bob! That's a great looking Slingerland kit! Not sure why they didn't sell, even at the drum show, but that was good news for you! Looking forward...
6 years agoWill the Damage to the Hoop Impact Tuning
From kenshireen...
6 years agoWill the Damage to the Hoop Impact Tuning
From kenshireen...
6 years ago1979 Tama Superstars in Desert Burst
I love these first generation Superstar drums. Yours look great! I had a 6pc Superstar in Cherry Wine from the mid 80's. Great drums! -Mark
6 years ago