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Went to get one, came home with two :-) Last viewed: 16 hours ago

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Fun day,

So I'm visiting the folks and wanted a project Found the the Slingerland Niles, COS on eBay. Arranged to pick up same. The Gretsch marcher was sitting next to it, with an early Slingerland key hanging off a string. Cool drum and been needing that key so $75 later Gretsch is in the car.

Original plan was to shoot a video of how to restore metal drums. This one doesn't need a complete teardown. Serial number is 6111xx which is off the chart.

I know nothing of Gretsch marchers. If anyone could help with how I did and what key and holder should be on the drum would be great. Appears to be the only issue. Shell measures in at 15" x 12"

Here are the just out of the car pics.

Thanks!

Creighton

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Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
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Creighton - Two great buys! Man I have been so tempted lately to pick up an old marcher just for a display piece. The one you found is perfect. Right down to the khaki military strap! That's the kind of drum you don't touch, just find a cool spot to display it and enjoy it. You'll have fun with the Slingy too! How does that one sound?

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 10 years ago
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John,

Slingerland original reso head is ripped so don't know yet :-(.

I figured wall hanger as well on the Gretsch marcher. Getting the bits back to moving and it's a player big time. It will get calfs but even with the mylars it has a huge deep sound like nothing I've ever heard. Gotta love the unexpected finds.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
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Excellent find buddy! I love the marching drum and I think you stole it for 75.00.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
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Yep nice find Creighton. Gotta love those marchers. Slingerland sure looks nice too! Hope the folks are doing well.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 10 years ago
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Excellent find. well done !

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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cool find Creighton. i really like that marcher, would be cool to play one.

Stay Wiggly,
Robyn
Posted on 10 years ago
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I`ve never played a marcher but i bet she has some weight.Great find and enjoy them both.

Wayne

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Posted on 10 years ago
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i keep coming back to this thread and staring at that marcher. don't know anything about it but it sure is a cool drum........what the heck...hell, I'll give you a hundred dollars for it.....can't blame a girl for trying now can ya.

Stay Wiggly,
Robyn
Posted on 10 years ago
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Thanks all! Wish the folks were doing better. This flu is kicking my butt and the folks are in their 80's.

Wayne, I'll put in on a scale in the am. It doesn't weigh much of anything. Busy banging on it so haven't taken it apart yet. Looks to be a 2 ply maple inner. stained mahogany outer. Maple rims.

Robyn, I keep picking it up and wishing it could tell me it's stories over the years. Nice try but this ones not going anywhere :-) Since you asked, get first dibs if it must go.

Slingerland is coming along great. Not a single dent or scratch. Cleaned the batter head up and this drum was hardly played. Nothing better to do so did a complete teardown after all. Bits are enjoying a Dawn bath. Video will have to wait until the next one.

Hope everyone can find a vintage marcher. Wonderful drums.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
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