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Late 50s Slingerland kit Last viewed: 22 hours ago

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Thank you! I like to leave my cymbals low and flat. I position the low spot on the cymbal felts to where the cymbal is angled slightly downward. I just don't like the look of angled cymbals, but that's just me.

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
#21
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Saw them along the way Lynn... but really nice job, the word "Class" seems to pop up a bit in this thread, Congratulations on the finished product.

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 12 years ago
#22
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Lynn, Get job on the old Slingys! I just love the sound of those old tubs! Those have a "OLD SCHOOL CLASSY" look that I really dig. Congrads man! Tommy

Posted on 12 years ago
#23
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Lynn: thats its a LABOR OF LOVE. right there. I just cant admire enough your respect and love for those old Slingys...They are really worth it of your nick! Your Snare drum stand should be on its way tomorrow!

Im sincerely your fan!

Vinny

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Posted on 12 years ago
#24
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The complete package, wow. Love this kit.

12/14/20 Mahogany INDe Bop Cocktail Hybrid

Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Posted on 12 years ago
#25
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Man! Great job! Can't help but repeat what's been said: Very Classy! Cool1

Posted on 12 years ago
#26
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Thank you all for the very kind compliments!

From makurtz

Man! Great job! Can't help but repeat what's been said: Very Classy! Cool1

Mike, I apologize for leaving you out of my thanks post. Again, a BIG thank you for the wrap clean-up tips. As you can see, it worked quite well. Excited Thank you for the kind words!

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
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