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Slingerland Set Found: Opinions Please

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The wife and I took several days vacation this week and I went exploring a mom & pop music store in a small town. I found what appears to be an early 70's Slingerland set in red sparkle: 12/13/16/22. The set has chocolate milk interiors, no serial numbers, and the drums are in excellent shape, all original, with just a couple of very minor scuffs here and there. The chrome is also excellent all around. I can score them for $583 with sales tax. There's no snare drum included.

Pros: Drums look amazingly good. The wrap is almost flawless and the seems are perfect. The insides of the shells are equally fine; no breaks, splits, loose re-rings. Mufflers present, no drill holes. The price seems fair. Included also are two old straight stands. One is an early double braced Slingy, and the other is Rogers.

Cons: The rims are trashed, in need of sanding, painting and new wrap strips glued in. That's no big deal, really. The spurs are not original, but the brackets are. But, I already have three Slingerland sets, if you include my Leedys. I thought maybe I would fix up the rims and flip them, but what would this set go for realistically in this market? I want to make a profit, of course. I look online and see Slingerland drums sitting unsold for what seems like weeks and months.

I thought perhaps I would sell the 8x12 tom, the two vintage stands and the good-for-nothing 1st generation T style double tom holder and just keep the drums. Any ideas what I could get for these?

So, I have not made a decision, pending responses here from you esteemed experts. I'm home now, but I could easily call the store tomorrow or Friday and give them a credit card to hold the drums, then make plans to go back and get them next month. I did not have the presence of mind to shoot any pics.

So, your prompt opinions are welcome.

Posted on 7 years ago
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What your paying for them ...

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 7 years ago
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From jaghog

What your paying for them ...

Do you mean, what am I paying for them? It's in the text of my post: $583 with sales tax.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Hey DrumBob!

Pictures would have certainly helped! Barring that, here's my take after reading your description:

The set you are describing was the typical "go to" Rock kit configuration. Depending on hardware, it would be either a Modern Solo 2R or a Modern Rock 50N.

What is odd is that you say there are no serial numbers. Are you saying that none of the badges were on the drums? Serial numbers would be present on all the logo badges.

That being said, the asking price is fair if you plan to keep them and fix them up. Don't expect to make any money if you want to flip them. Why get rid of the 8x12? So, my recommendation is to only buy them if you plan to keep them. That's just me!

-Mark

Posted on 7 years ago
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From idrum4fun

Hey DrumBob!Pictures would have certainly helped! Barring that, here's my take after reading your description:The set you are describing was the typical "go to" Rock kit configuration. Depending on hardware, it would be either a Modern Solo 2R or a Modern Rock 50N. What is odd is that you say there are no serial numbers. Are you saying that none of the badges were on the drums? Serial numbers would be present on all the logo badges. That being said, the asking price is fair if you plan to keep them and fix them up. Don't expect to make any money if you want to flip them. Why get rid of the 8x12? So, my recommendation is to only buy them if you plan to keep them. That's just me!-Mark

I meant no date stamps inside the shells. Can I determine the year by the serial numbers on the badges? The badges were all present. I would sell the 8x12 because I don't use two toms on the bass drum; just the 13", along with the 16" and 22" BD. I would have to sink money into having the BD rims re-done professionally. I'm figuring $150-200.

Posted on 7 years ago
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From DrumBob

Do you mean, what am I paying for them? It's in the text of my post: $583 with sales tax.

I think he meant they are worth what you're possibly paying for them, as in there's little profit potential there in a flip situation.

Posted on 7 years ago
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From K.O.

I think he meant they are worth what you're possibly paying for them, as in there's little profit potential there in a flip situation.

Exactly! Thanks for clearing that up K.O.!!

If you don't need the 8x12, you could certainly recoup some of your $$ by selling it. Could be worth $100-$150...maybe.

List the serial numbers and we can check them out at the information posted on VintageDrumGuide. The serial numbers from my 1975 kit were all 173xxx

As to the bass drum hoops, depending on the overall condition, you can always try sanding them down yourself, then painting.

Is the finish a confetti sparkle or a crushed glass glitter? Slingerland normally used crushed glass glitter for their "Sparkling Red Pearl", but did use a confetti sparkle around 1975. It's pretty easy to see the difference.

-Mark

Posted on 7 years ago
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The chocolate milk interiors narrow it down from 66-71, I believe.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Yes I'm sorry I did not elaborate but 600 is about it slingerlands just are not bringing the , doe , sorry gary

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 7 years ago
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If the Slingerland set is as good as every Slingy set I've owned, you'll never regret spending close to $600 for them. Maybe you can trade that 8x12 with someone who has a matching Slingy or Leedy Red Sparkle snare? If I were you, and did not want to keep both mounted toms, I would look for a six lugger Slingy or Leedy snare offered in trade. My ideal gigging set is a four piece Slingerland or Leedy set with matching six lugger snare configured either 12-14-20-snare or 13-16-22-snare.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 7 years ago
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