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70's Slingerland with 20" floor tom. Last viewed: 23 hours ago

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I recently acquired my first Slingerland kit and I have to say I'm in love. The sizes of this kit are 24" kick, 13" and 14" rack toms and a whopping 20" floor tom! Big sound for sure! Is a 20" floor tom uncommon for that era? I can't seem to find too much about it during my research. Any and all information on this kit would be much appreciated. I've lurked this forum for a long while now and am looking forward to learning more about vintage drums in general. Thank you for your time.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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they aren't common but they most certainly were an option, generally a special ordered size.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Is it 18" deep ? .. just curious, They were supplied with the Concorde kit in mid 70's.. So your kit was maybe a Super Rock kit ordered with a 20 instead of the 18.... must sound like thunder...

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
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It was available with this kit from catalog.

My Avante kit from early 70's was available with 24" kick & 18" FT.(which is what I have)

Posted on 11 years ago
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Yes sir it is 18" deep and it most definitely does sound like thunder. I thought they possibly could be the super rock kit. Which ever kit it is I'll love em all the same.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I recovered a kit for a customer that were from the 70's. 24, 14, 15, & 20. The 15 was only 10" deep like the 14….

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Posted on 11 years ago
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So the finish on mine is called Natural Maple right?

Posted on 11 years ago
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awesome kit! i too have a twenty inch floor tom mine is in amber vista and i love it!

i really dig the natural wood look on your drums.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Jax

So the finish on mine is called Natural Maple right?

Yes that is right.. Have you looked up the serial number graph? this will pin down the production date somewhat..

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
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I glanced at it briefly, I'll have to look into it some more this evening.

Posted on 11 years ago
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