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Strange shell composition
I have owned several 1920's-30's Slingerland Artist model snare drums and all of them have had single ply shells of either walnut, mahogany, or maple....
12 years agoLeedy Ludwig Snare ID
From denzodennis...
12 years agoEarliest "Black Beauty"?
From green glass drum...
12 years agoEarliest "Black Beauty"?
Here is some "vintage geek" drum trivia: I was reading the May 1925 issue of Music Trades Magazine and noticed what I believe to be the earliest refe...
12 years ago1920's Leedy drum set value
From mchair303...
12 years ago1920's Leedy drum set value
Your set is about a 1927 Leedy with a Professional snare. I recently sold a newer 1930's version with a near mint windmill head, all chrome hardware,...
12 years agoTop Hat Story
From MikeJtone...
12 years agoLate 40s Early 50s Radio King Progress Pics to Complete
From nailfoxx...
12 years agoLate 40s Early 50s Radio King Progress Pics to Complete
Please tell me you didnt strip the original finishes from those toms and bass drum? Hurting
12 years agoMasonite!
From Richie...
12 years agoMasonite!
From BEC...
12 years agoMasonite!
From jccabinets...
12 years agoMasonite!
As far as the sound, with the original bottom calf head and snare wires, the sound was pretty dry and the drum probably doesnt project much.
12 years agoMasonite!
For anyone who has never seen one of these snare drums, here are a few photos. The drum is a 1954-55 Slingerland snare drum made with a Masonite shell...
12 years ago2013 Chicago Drum Show -bun E Carlos And Mike Curotto
From drewdrum1...
12 years ago