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1960's Blue vs Green Satin Flame Pearl Finish & Tom Badges Last viewed: 17 minutes ago

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Just bought a 12" tom on ebay to match my mid-60's era 5 piece blue satin flame. The photo looked blue and the description for the drum was blue satin flame - however when the drum arrived it was definitely greenish - not blue. Doesn't match my kit at all. I'm very confident it is not an age fade. My research indicates that Slingerland made a green satin flame pearl finish that was also called "aquamarine". I believe this drum is a green satin flame as it matches the swatches on the Slingerland History page for green satin flame. The seller firmly believes that the drum is blue satin and won't accept a return. Anyone out there that could verify this drum color for me as an expert? I want my money back so I can get the proper tom. Thanks for any help with this. Also - as a footnote- all of my toms have Niles black/brass badges and this 12" tom doesn't have any. Seller states that Slingerland rack toms did not have badges - though my 13" does. Thanks again for any help with this.

Drew in Illinois.

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Posted on 16 years ago
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All depends on what the seller's buying requirements. As far as the badge goes, older Slingerlands didn't always have badges on the toms. This is a quote from this page:

From the 1930s through the early postwar period (1947 was the changeover I believe), Radio King toms and basses came standard with "Streamline" (or "cigar") lugs and had "Radio King" engraved clip style "stickchopper" rims. Snares had either double ended Streamline lugs (for 5"-6.5" drums) or a double row of small "Beavertail" lugs (7" and up), engraved double flange rims and "3 point" or "Super" ("clamshell") strainers. Small Beavertails could be special ordered on toms and basses as well. Basses and snares in this period had some variation of the "Cloud" badge. No toms in sets designated "Radio King" in any period had badges of any kind.

It sounds like a good case for each side. They might of been selling you an older tom that didn't have a badge, however you could of asked if they had one, too.

BBK

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 16 years ago
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