That is interesting. I hadn't seen that before. Thanks for sharing!

Lynn

That one appeared in the 68 Catalogue and stayed around for only a few years. Krupa used it during that time as it replaced his signature stand for performances and the flat stand found on his signature kit.

There were MIJ knockoffs of the Rogers swivo stands at this time. Could this be a lower-end Slingerland import line from Japan?

Where are the Slingy experts?

No. It was all Slingerland. The model was packaged with the top of the line 1N Gene Krupa Deluxe Ensemble drum kit.

I am not familiar with a Slingerland import Japan line from this time frame. Bud still owned the company. Imports didn't see the light of day until the 80s.

Wow! I have one of those but don"t know anything about them. Curious to hear more.

Slingerland Model 808. First appeared in the 68 Catalogue setup with the Gene Krupa De Luxe Outfit No. 1N. The last appearance in a Slingerland Catalogue was 1973. That 73 issue had the Krupa 1N kit setup with the 806 Dynamo. Only the "Pop" Outfit No. 58N still had the 808 Smoothie. It was pretty much phased out. The 76 Catalogue had the 806 and 804. Most all of the kits came built with the 806 Dynamo by that time.

I've owned several of these Smoothie hi-hat stands. First rate. I've completely disassembled them and then reassembled them piece by piece from the inside out. I consider the Smoothie one of the best hi-hat stands ever designed and sold. They're in fact indistinguishable from the Rogers Swiv-o-matic Hi-Hat Stand in every way except for the most minor details. The clutch, footboard, top tube cymbal seat, and wingscrews are different but both brand names are in essence the same model. Classy, elegant, superb direct pull action and easy spring tension adjustment. Instantly knocks down and folds flat. Lightweight (by today's standards). My only critique - somewhat short swan leg tripod leg span tends to make for a top heavy stand, which is true of most all the Swiv-o-matic stands with swan leg design.

I owned one of these Smoothie hi hat stands... pictures included! Definitely a Rogers Swivo clone! Spring tension adjusted from the bottom, just like the Swivo. The Smoothie used the same upper hex rod and cymbal clutch as the Dynamo, aka Buddy Rich stand. Unfortunately, the Smoothie wasn't a big seller and only lasted a few years. But, it was a cool and very "smooth" operating stand!

Mark