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My first vintage kit needs some love
These shells look a lot like some old Slingerlands I have. A little wood glue and clamps would fix it. However, I doubt the sound is affacted as they...
14 years agoSlingerland Cut a way
The late 70's concert toms with the angular cut shells for outward projection? I don't think they were available long. They were in the '79 catalog....
14 years agoNon-vintage Slingerland cocktail kit question...
They were sold direct from Gibson on the musicyo.com web store. I believe they were between $250-$350 (I can't remember which). I wanted one really ba...
14 years agocorrect style grommets
Awesome! I'm in.
14 years agoWrapping in thin aluminium?
The only problem with aluminum is that it's very soft and dents easily.
14 years agoTrade my '72 Rogers for '73 Ludwig???
I'm not a big Luddy fan, but those are cool. I prefer smaller be-bop sizes. But in this case, I'd do the trade. Especially since the Rogers have the m...
14 years agoSlingerland Rapid Strainer
I don't have one to sell. But I have two snare drums with rapid strainers (Hollywood Ace and 10 lug Festival) and have never had a problem. Mine work...
14 years agoPrice help please - 1967 Champagne Sparkle (Quick)
I remember putting a winning ebay bid on a set of Slingerland Studio Kings at the last 3 seconds of an auction, praying that someone would come along...
14 years agoPrice help please - 1967 Champagne Sparkle (Quick)
Looks beautiful. Money's made for spending. I'd rather have cool drums than money. No question about it. Let's say it's on the high side. When are yo...
14 years agoCamco Bop Kit Question
They may not be as valuble as a nice Oak Lawn kit. But they sure look pretty. The sizes are perfect too. Looks like a great kit either way.
14 years agocorrect style grommets
I'd be interested in replica grommets. I have a bunch of 70's era Slingerlands that could use them. Are the grommets different for 3-ply and 5-ply sh...
14 years agoFirst Slingerland kit
From a fellow Slingerland junkie, beautiful kit! They are great drums aren't they? I can't imagine seriously playing another brand.
14 years agoWhat Deals Have You Gotten?????
I got a black 7 pc. Slingerland Country Road kit with Zildjians, fiber cases and hardware for $75 at a garage sale last summer. That was fun! As the g...
14 years ago