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Need ID help ~ WFL Snare ~ Slingerland Tenor and more...lots of pics Last viewed: 3 hours ago

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I came across this stuff recently, seems mismatched to say the least. I'm looking for help in determining year and value. Thanks

From what I could find the snare seems mid 50's (no badge), 14" x 5".

Here is the snare

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The slingerland Tenor Bass(?) Drum

[IMG]http://i39.tinypic.com/4ifpmw.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/11scqk1.jpg[/IMG]

The writing inside

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The badge

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Posted on 13 years ago
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The pedal

[IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/10y2h78.jpg[/IMG]

This is the tom that was connected to the bass, it appears to have been painted. I see no id markers.

[IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/2is9i1f.jpg[/IMG]

Snare stand

[IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/1rvwk5.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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Very cool score! Those are Leedy lugs on the tom.

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

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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Is that an 18 inch Radio King bass drum? Wha? More pics of the bass drum and snare from a little further away please!

Adam

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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The bass measures 16", the small tom is 12", and the larger japan one is 14"

Hope this helps.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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The bass drum is a converted Radio King marcher I think.It has a tuning key holder and key mounted verticaly,and I'm willing to bet,snare beds,unless the bearing edges were done.If it was made as a bass drum,it wouldn't need a tuning key.I agree about the Leedy tom,probably 40"s.MIJ floor tom,possibly Pearl made,but the share drum is curious.Maybe a WFL super or concert model brass shell?I haven't seen many of them around.:2Cents:

Steve B

Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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Did you buy this off CL in the Sacramento area?

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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WFL made a straight sided metal snare in 1953, but it's in the Ludwig Book as a 6 1/2 X 14. This could be a later Ludwig Standard straight metal shell w/ old hardware. You need to determine what metal it is, & take some photos of the inside bearing edge. Is there a "shadow" where the badge used to be (is it a keystone ?). (BTW you might try reloading your photos in a normal size, & facing upright).

Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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Yes,but the Standard snares were chrome,or unplated aluminum.This drum ooks like a nickle over brass.On one of the pics,1 lug to the left of the strainer,it looks like a brass badge with lots of green patina.

I think the OP may be a hit and run too.These drums were being talked up on another drum forum.The bass may also be a tenor tom,which were rarer than marching snares.Definately NOT a 16" bass drum though.

Steve B

Posted on 13 years ago
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