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1970s Ludwig Lug and Tom Mystery
FYI, your serials are approx. '73. The serial guide on Ludwig's site inaccurately assigns too many serial numbers to '76.
1 week agoMany parts for sale
Make sure you have an "Ad Blocker" if you go over to DFO, there's a different type of "frustrating experience" over there.
2 weeks agoLudwig mid-70's kit questions
Slingerland did not put badges on their toms in that era. That may be a repurposed cocktail drum.
1 month agoLudwig mid-70's kit questions
Your serial numbers 117xxxx and 119xxxx would be expected for ~'74.
1 month agoSlingerland serial number starting point?
The previous two posts (#4 & #5) are wildly inaccurate. Likely spam.
2 months agoHolly grail sold
You did really well if you got $4K.
2 months agoBooks for learning about drums/cymbals?
Re: Rob Cook's Slingerland Book Be aware that there are many errors in this book, especially in the area of drum dating, attributes and fine det...
2 months agoCleaning the Engraving on a 1970s Ludwig Black Beauty
I'd try finishing up with a soft bristled brush.
2 months agoMain Forum link doesn't work
Just as I suspected. I will reach out to a member who may be able to contact TommyP direct. Thanks for the forum links.
3 months agoMain Forum link doesn't work
thin shell, thanks for accessing the "issues" sub-forum. I am experiencing the same issue. I would like to use this forum more but it is b...
3 months agoNeed help identifying vintage Slingerland Parade Snare
+1 with the info you have received so far. It's possible the date could be narrowed further if you post a picture of the interior showing the lu...
3 months agoTerms of Service?
thin shell's comments and concerns are completely valid. Users of the "big site" should read and understand the "Terms and Rules". That si...
4 months ago60's Slingy Strainer
Rik_E, I believe what you are referring to is the gum rubber washer that was added in ~'62 to the 3-point strainer. This kept the fine tension k...
8 months ago60's Slingy Strainer
rimshot99's strainer is later 50's/very early 60's as thin shell stated above. It is for a drum without snare extensions. There have been...
8 months agoRogers Holiday Snare Drum? What do I have here?
Shelbyville, Tennessee for the the oak re-ring Slingerlands.
8 months ago