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Alternatives to Ludwig Supraphonics?
Lookin' into getting a Ludwig Supra 5 x 14. But before I delve too deep into the process, a few questions for all you vintage experts: 1) Are there o...
14 years agoHow would describe these cymbal sounds?
Thanks everybody for the valuable info and insight. Ah, I love this site!
14 years agoDealing with inlay when painting hoops?
Awright thanks all for the tips. I've got some blue tape and I'm going to get to work on it right now. I'll post some pics of my kit in the near futur...
14 years agoHow would describe these cymbal sounds?
Thanks for the info, Jags. If nothing else, you guys should really watch that Peggy Lee clip. It IS classic. Go to :40 sec in. (There, I've just save...
14 years agoDealing with inlay when painting hoops?
I'm going to paint my Slingerland bass drum hoops, since I haven't been able to find a set in better condition. Though, if anyone has a set to sell (2...
14 years ago59' Slingerland Hollywood Ace
Looks great! I've got a Hollywood Ace in light blue pearl, same year as yours. Inner ply of mahogany?
14 years agoHow would describe these cymbal sounds?
I really love the ride cymbal sounds in the following links. My question is: What types of cymbals (old A's/K's? sizes/weights? a specific era maybe?...
14 years agoAnyone heard of Gordon cymbals?
Just wondering if any of you know anything about vintage British made Gordon cymbals, which I saw on this listing: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/...
14 years agoBest crash is a ride
I'd absolutely agree. Of course, every single drummer on this forum has their own playing style and plays different kinds of music but I'm generally a...
14 years agoSlingerland 20" Hoops in Light Blue Pearl
I'm looking for a pair of Slingerland 20" bass drum hoops with 1/2 inch light blue pearl inlay, for my late 60's kit. I do have an existing pair but t...
14 years agoDating 60's Slingerland drums
Thanks for the info! I guess later 60's is about as close as I'll get to figuring out what year my kit is. Date stamp inside the shell would make this...
14 years agoLate 60's Slingerland logo size & script
purrrfect ... thanks guys!:D
14 years agoDating 60's Slingerland drums
I've read the "Vintage Drum Identification" portion of this website in an attempt to figure out more precisely what year my Slingerland kit is. If I'm...
14 years agoLate 60's Slingerland logo size & script
I was about to order a Slingerland logo sticker for my bass drum but then I realized that the stickers come in differing logo sizes and scripts. Can...
14 years agovintage slingerland?
I actually bought my 60's Slingerlands through Bill on E-Bay. It was a bit scary buying something like a drum kit online without seeing or playing the...
15 years ago