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Late 60's Slingerland? :confused: Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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Hey all, I have just come in possession of an older 6pc Slingerland kit in a green/blue flame wrap. Sizes are 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 22". Based on the badge, it looks like a late 60's but I'm not sure. I've seen wraps like this before so I don't think it's too rare, but again, I'm not sure. The bass drum hoops have been changed, but I have the original black wood ones. Also, there's a fair amount of scuffs on the bass drum, kind of a bummer. Anyway, any help with identifying this kit and it's value would much appreciated Thanks!

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Posted on 12 years ago
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I have one in the same finish, but I believe yours is from the 70's judging by the black/silver badges and clear interiors.

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Badges look like the 73-86 football shape. Few pages to check badges and serial #'s.

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/drcjw/articles.html

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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70N "RJB" Outfit with optional 22 bass (and evidently a 16 vice 18 floor) would maybe fit the bill. Looks to be Blue Satin Flame Pearl from around 75ish.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Using the timeline provided by Dr. CJW, that one badge is around 1977. That seems to be about right for the kit configuration referred to.

Mark

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Post a pic of the whole kit warts and all.

If you are planning on cleaning them up, it would be great to have some before pictures.

I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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I'll stick my neck out and say 1978, as that serial number is around 100.000

higher than my 1977 kit.. 78 is the last production of Blue Satin Flame as well. Sorry can't help with the configuration of those drum sizes..

are all of the serial numbers close.. ? Curious

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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From longjohn

I'll stick my neck out and say 1978, as that serial number is around 100.000higher than my 1977 kit.. 78 is the last production of Blue Satin Flame as well. Sorry can't help with the configuration of those drum sizes.. are all of the serial numbers close.. ? Curious Cheers

Yes they are. I was surprised when I saw they weren't all the same serial number. Does this affect the value at all?

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Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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Well the closer the better, confirms that it was in fact sold as a kit, I believe that the serial numbers were somewhat of a "lucky dip" out of the tin.. It's rare to find a kit with consecutive numbers on all of the drums..

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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Here a few better pictures of the kit. I think I'm going to ask $1,500 OBO for it. Does that seem reasonable?

www.coalitiondrumshop.com
Posted on 12 years ago
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