Ah! Mr Cooper!
I was kind of hoping you might join in!
Thanks for clearing that up. Even better! I wondered if it could be a professional model but the shell is in such good condition it's doing well for pushing 80. It's nearly as old as my mother!
Any advice as regards hardware,strainer etc would be greatly appreciated.
Meanwhile I'll be googling 'Slingerland professional model'
Cheers!
Robin
Robin, that is a nice looking maple shell you have there! The solid maple shells started showing up around 1932 or so.
In order to keep the drum as original as possible, you'll need the correct era strainer. That would be the type with the threaded post that accepts the throw-off lever and knob. VERY tough to find these days. You could also consider an AK Drums repro, which look extremely authentic. I can't quite see the clips you have for the rims or if the tension rods are correct. Of course, if this is to be a "player", then it's probably not worth investing $200 for a period-correct strainer.
Also, you'll need the type of strainer where the bottom section that guides the snare string faces inward toward the shell. You can see some of this stuff on this page of my web site:
The butt plate is fairly easy to locate, as are the tension rods.
Keep us posted on the progress!
Mark
That is not a Radio King. It is an early 1930's "Professional Model".
After I posted about that Rk,I thought it might be a Professional Model.Tube lugs would be correct then
You're the man Mark.Mea Culpa
Steve B
Mark, you're the man. Thanks for your advice.
There's a strainer up on ebay right now- bit pricey at $125. Is this what I should be looking for and the correct strainer for the period?
Your link to your website didn't show although I've had a good look around it.
I've posted a couple more photos. The butt, which I'm sure is not the correct one, was given me along with the snare, the tube lugs deffo aren't original but the clips and tension bolts? All fittings are chromed.
Mark, it's over to you (if you'd be so kind!)
Cheers
Robin
Mark, you're the man. Thanks for your advice.There's a strainer up on ebay right now- bit pricey at $125. Is this what I should be looking for and the correct strainer for the period?Your link to your website didn't show although I've had a good look around it.I've posted a couple more photos. The butt, which I'm sure is not the correct one, was given me along with the snare, the tube lugs deffo aren't original but the clips and tension bolts? All fittings are chromed.Mark, it's over to you (if you'd be so kind!)CheersRobin
I'm having trouble with the link.....
Thanks Mark that's just what I needed.
Request posted in 'Wanted to buy' section.
Cheers
Robin
