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18 Slingerland floor tom Last viewed: 23 hours ago

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I picked this up in an antique shop today. It's pretty ragged around the edges and missing the bottom hoop and t-rods and one of the leg mounting thumbscrews.

I might not have bought it except I was thinking being an 18 it could be worth picking up. I know nothing about the history of 18" Slingerland (or any other brand) toms. Denim wrap - only seen this in some photos here.

What do I have here?

Posted on 10 years ago
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Wow! That's cool. Awesome score.

Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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I think it was '76 that was the only year for that wrap.....same as the Aztec wraps....

Saw a complete outfit in denim on daBay not long ago, the only one I've seen......,

Killer drum, Kona

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Kevin
Posted on 10 years ago
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Gary does it have a pocket on it? seriously!

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
#4
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You may go from Rags to Riches with that one...

Cheers

John

'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
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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thanks guys - no pockets though.

Only the one wingscrew works - one leg support is stripped out. A relatively easy fix with a Heli Coil I think. Probably be tough to find the 18 hoop. I just might keep it the way it is and maybe someone will need it to complete a kit. I will wipe the dust of it and maybe put the rusty parts into a vinegar bath but that's about it other than a Heli Coil for the leg support hole. I would love to have it set up for a bit and use it. Checked the tone out a bit and it's a canon.

Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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Cool drum.!Throw a couple L-Arms in the 2 of the floor tom holders and you have a nice little 18 inch kick without having to drlll any holes! And still have a bass mounted cymbal holder!

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1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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nice drums skapunk edge.

I think I will fix the stripped leg support with a HaliCoil insert and use it for a FT for now.....Gong Drum maybe?

gary

Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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Kevin - I see it in the 76 Catalog - I don't see it in the 77 - I don't have access to the 75.

Posted on 10 years ago
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looks like it may have forgotten to roll up its jeans before going for a stroll along the beach?

Andrew

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Posted on 10 years ago
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