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Slingerland Tempo King Par Excellence! Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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Hi All!

I recently purchased this Tempo King pedal to go with my newly acquired 1970 "Sparkling Purple Pearl" Modern Solo/New Rock Outfit... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Slingerland-Super-Tempo-King-Bass-Kick-Drum-Pedal-/190907694712?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=JL4X6gs3RzT5KAl76b3VVsDwuxY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

The Tempo King arrived and is incredible! However, I made it even better by swapping out the black nylon spring cam for a fully enclosed ball bearing cam and "S" hook from a Slingerland Yellow Jacket pedal. Picture attached. The pedal is incredibly smooth, silent and fast and one of the best pedals I've ever played, including most modern pedals!

As to my Purple kit, I'm still doing a few things to it and will take/post pictures when complete!

Mark

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Posted on 11 years ago
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:eek: That is all!

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
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They are great pedal, Mark yours is a real looker !!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Mark did you polish and paint it also?? It's a beauty!! Super cool pedal congrats!!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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I picked one up at the Delaware show and it went right to the top of my list.

It's an extraordinary piece of equipment. The only mod I did was put a washer on the outside of the loop because I've had springs de rail on pedals before .

www.bobbyboyddrums.com
Posted on 11 years ago
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From FFR428

Mark did you polish and paint it also?? It's a beauty!! Super cool pedal congrats!!

Thanks for all the positive comments!

As to the polish and paint, I purchased it this way. It really is an impressive Tempo King, both visually and in operation!

Mark

Posted on 11 years ago
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That's the nicest one that I have ever seen... a couple of very sensible modifications too... Good Buy..

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
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Posted on 11 years ago
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From longjohn

That's the nicest one that I have ever seen... a couple of very sensible modifications too... Good Buy..Cheers

Hey longjohn!

I've had lots of Tempo King pedals over the decades and this one is the bomb! I first hesitated at the cost, but once I checked it out up close, it's worth every penny. Allot of time went into this... and it shows!

Mark

Posted on 11 years ago
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How old is that pedal?

It looks brand new.

Was it NOS?

Or refurbished by a pro?

Looks marvelous.

sa

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 11 years ago
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Re furbs. Very well done.

www.bobbyboyddrums.com
Posted on 11 years ago
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