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Need Opinions on Slingerland Snare
Tough call, I don't see the classic Slingerland thin, thick, thin 3-ply layup. This may be a 2-ply shell. Per Slingerland historian Dr CJ Wenk the l...
4 years agoNeed Opinions on Slingerland Snare
That particular cloud badge was used primarily on marching and 'juvenile' drums. Is that a 3-ply shell?
4 years agoSlingerland Cutaway Project
Very good!
4 years agoSlingerland snare drum on eBay!
Yes allandwf, there have been a few reports of date stamps on late 50's solid shells. However, the 'no date stamp on solid shells' rule holds up very...
4 years agoSlingerland Concert King
I don't see why not as the catalogs state "choice of pearls" as an option for the Concert King during the years Capri was available.
4 years agoCan anyone identify this strainer?
From thin shell...
4 years agoSlingerland Cutaway Project
Josh, I take zero credit for knowing this, it is 100% Dr. Wenk. It is also mentioned in Rob Cook's Slingerland book. Here is an old thread where Dr....
4 years agoSlingerland Cutaway Project
Josh, according to Slingerland historian Dr. CJ Wenk the first Cut-a-ways in '77 were made with multi ply Jasper shells. Looks like your 13" is one o...
4 years agoSlingerland snare drum on eBay!
From Clamshell...
4 years agoSlingerland snare drum on eBay!
From skins_in_the_game...
4 years agoWhat are the rarest Slingerland wraps/finishes from th 60's-70's?
From Dave in VA...
4 years agoHelp Identify my 2 Slingerland Snares
From thin shell...
4 years agoHelp Identify my 2 Slingerland Snares
From kenshireen...
4 years agoHelp Identify my 2 Slingerland Snares
Hello Ken, how about a serial number for the Niles drum? The tone control is not original.
4 years agoIs this Snare Black Nickel Plated or Black Lacquer Spray
I'm going with black lacquer also. A common finish at the time.
4 years ago