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Rogers Chrome Powertone
Just acquired this Chrome 5x14 Rogers Powertone snare from the original owner. Seller stated that this was from the early 60's, serial number 12577....
17 years agoMy Newest Edition - Rogers Chrome Powertone Snare
Hi all.....just acquired a chrome Rogers Powertone snare from the original owner. Dated in the early 60's (according to the seller), it looks to be i...
17 years agoRestoring Shine on Oyster Wrap
Sorry to chime in, but wet sending (x body guy) is just a very fine grit (wet) grade sandpaper, which makes the sanding process more smooth when water...
17 years agoRestoring Shine to Nickel Plated Pieces
Great information, thanks very much.
17 years agoRestoring Shine to Nickel Plated Pieces
Would polish like Flitz work well for cleaning the oxidation, and if so, would that be the way to bring back the shine? Does nickel plating wear off...
17 years agoRestoring Shine to Nickel Plated Pieces
I know that nickel plating was cheaper "back in the day" and that chrome is generally a harder finish. That said, are there any problems with trying...
17 years agoDifference Between Chrome and Wood Snare Lugs
From the photos I saw, that is how it appeared. That being the case, those lugs would not be useable on other Slingerland snares. Thanks.
17 years agoDifference Between Chrome and Wood Snare Lugs
I was looking at a 70's chrome Slingerland snare and noticed that they mount with nuts rather than the usual screws. Does that mean the lugs are dif...
17 years agoSlingerland Chrome Over Wood Snare
I have been told that Slingerland made a chrome over wood snare, similar to the one Ludwig makes. I have looked in my catalogs, but cannot find any m...
17 years agoMy Finshed '59 Radio King
Completely disassembled (except for badge) and painstakingly cleaned every part before re-assembling.
17 years agoAnyone Have a Clean Slingerland Rocket Snare Stand?
Great Tommy, so you're a CT guy! Okay, well I prefer to stay in the 60's, so I'll go for door number one...the black sticker. If you wouldn't mind s...
17 years agoAnyone Have a Clean Slingerland Rocket Snare Stand?
Hey Tommy, that's great. So, what is the difference between red and black label? Both labels, from what I see, say Niles, Illinois. So, can you sen...
17 years agoAnyone Have a Clean Slingerland Rocket Snare Stand?
Looking for a Slingerland Rocket Snare Stand in clean condition. Prefer an older version, but I'll take any as long as condition is good and works we...
17 years agoSlingerland Rocket Snare Stand ID Question
I have seen rocket snare stands with a black label (think it says Niles) and a red label. Can you tell me the approximate age of each label? Thanks...
17 years agoDone! My '59 Radio King After Major Cleaning
Here are a few more shots. Again, thanks to everyone for all their help! Peter
17 years ago