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Hi everyone! A little help? Last viewed: 21 hours ago

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I've aquired a beautiful Slingerland 3 piece and have been trying to accurately date/value it for a while now.

Easily enough to date by the badges and reference materials available. But I'd like to get some input from more experienced collectors about it.

The Bass(22") is a 1951-1952 Radio King that has been fitted with a 1968 "Set-o-Matic" Tom holder. The rack(12")& floor(16") have serial numbers that date them to the early 1970's. Along with the drums came a hard case full of original hardware and a set of 13" Zilco hi-hats and a 22" ride that at some point in time had rivets.

Are the rack & floor Radio Kings? They should have a stamped top hoop right?

Any info on thier history and value would be greatly appeciated

Thanks

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Slingerland stopped officially calling toms Radio Kings after the 1956 catalogs. That was also the last year of stamped hoops.

I'm no expert on value, but I'd say $500-800 due to the modifications to the BD and the fact that 70s Slingerland drums just don't command high prices. It's a beautiful kit, though. I love the dark blue sparkle!

Oh yeah, Welcome to VDF!

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
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Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Thank you Lynn!

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Mojo, I just want to say how much I like your drums. Incorrect parts are not that big of a deal to me but I do understand how guys want all original drums. But,, at the end of the day you have a beautiful drum set. Thanks for showing it!

Jeff C


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks Jeff!

Posted on 12 years ago
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