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60s Slingerland---is this too good to be true? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hey guys,

I'm new to the forum---I've been looking for an old jazz kit for awhile, and haven't been able to find anything. Good to know a place like this exists---wish I had found it sooner.

Anyhow, I found this kit on craigslist:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/msg/1769517406.html

I'm pretty green when it comes to vintage drums, but I think I'd like to get an old kit and try and restore it. So I have a few questions:

-Is this really a 60s Slingerland?

-Do 60s Slingerland's sound good?

-Based on the description, would this be reparable?

Any tips you guys have would help. I'm going to try and look at it this week. Thanks!

Posted on 14 years ago
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1St Off welcome to the VDF, great to have you with us! get the other pics if you can of the damaged area's, but you may have you a great restro project here! get them down to 350.00 if possible! this finish is called blue agate pearl and was produce from 1965 till 1977,

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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Get a picture of the badges too because I think that is a 70s era tom mount

1973 Slingerland Phantom 13,16,22
Late 30s Slingerland Radio King- 7x14
SJC Custom Snare Pink Sparkle- 8x14
62 Slingerland COB Radio King- 5x14
Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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I thought the mount on the bass drum didn't have the logo until the 70's?

Cool project. Stamps on the shells? I like that finish.

Good luck and keep us posted!

1968 Slingerland Red Sparkle
Posted on 14 years ago
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Might be a very late 60s. Might also be a 70s.

Yes. They sound amazing. They are by FAR my favorite vintage drum sound.

Yes. It should be fairly easy to get this one up and running - based on the info provided.

Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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Thanks for the help guys. I emailed the guy as soon as I saw it. I'm really excited to see how it looks and fix it up, hopefully I can snatch this one up. I'll keep you posted.

I agree that it's definitely blue agate pearl. Thanks!

Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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Hey Guys,

I got some more pics of the drumset, check em out:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50790471@N05/

He says he has an old Rogers snare and an old Premier snare that are missing some lugs. It sounds like he's willing to part with both too.

Posted on 14 years ago
#7
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Looks like maybe a few wrap problem spots, but other than that they look pretty solid. With the 2 snares thrown in it sounds like a great deal Clapping Happy2. You will love the sound, I'm with Mcjnic, by far my favorite vintage sound.

Posted on 14 years ago
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I ended up getting the Slingerland set with cases for a pretty good rpice. It needs a little bit of repair, but it should be up and running with some work.

I also got a pretty good deal on a Premier Royal Ace. At least I think that's what it is....

Posted on 14 years ago
#9
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...and where are the pics? ;)

One of the elementary schools in my district has a Premier Royal Ace they use as a concert snare. It's a great sounding little drum. I had to fabricate an adapter to put standard snare wires on it, but it looks like Puresound might sell replacements now.

Posted on 14 years ago
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