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60's Slingerland Marching Snare Last viewed: 15 minutes ago

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Hi Guys,

I just picked up this mid-60's Slingerland "Super Tension" parade snare. It's in showroom condition.

I'm wondering if anyone knows what wood(s) these were made from. I checked out the Slingerland history here and looked through the catalog scans and those were very helpful. However, they don't get into the wood used and construction details.

It looks to me like the drum has at least an outer ply of maple and maple re-rings. However, I can't tell if there are plies of other wood in there. It seems like a pretty thin shell since the drum is pretty light for a 12" X 15".

Any info is appreciated. BTW, the drum sounds killer!

John

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Posted on 12 years ago
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That is the 60's 3 ply shell, maple/poplar/mahogany shell.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Hey thank you very much. That makes perfect sense.

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Very Nice.

I have a '65 in Gold Sparkle.

The "super tension" of yesteryear wasn't anything near today.

If you crank up these old gals the cast lugs tend to stress and

break apart.

Definitely detune if you are going to put on the shelf or in a case.

On that note, I use mine as a "Ballad Snare"...

:rolleyes:

Proudly Endorsing Drums and Cymbals

Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Here's a link to the Slingerland article on shells by DrCJW....

Link

Enjoy....:)

Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
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Cool thanks.

Posted on 12 years ago
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