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I am thinking of purchasing a set of Slingerlands. They are 3 ply maple with maple re-rings. I want a vintage sound but one that is good for rock as well and that can cut through. Should I be looking for 5 ply, or will these do the trick?

Posted on 13 years ago
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3 ply or 5 ply no matter. KILLER rock drums.

-Adam

Posted on 13 years ago
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From thisbright14

3 ply or 5 ply no matter. KILLER rock drums.-Adam

Agreed. I've used both in my band.

If I am mic-ed I go with whichever one isn't set up in my house currently. If its not mic-ed I go with the 5 ply since they project a little better.

Either way they both sound awesome

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 13 years ago
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I don't have tom mics when I play out, but I don't play huge rooms...hopefully they project enough for the 2 vocal mics to pick up.

Posted on 13 years ago
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3 ply will do the trick! But you cant go wrong with either!

James

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 13 years ago
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i have a snare that i think is loud and cut through.

and sounds sweet!

pan60.com
Posted on 13 years ago
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From jdrummys

I am thinking of purchasing a set of Slingerlands. They are 3 ply maple with maple re-rings. I want a vintage sound but one that is good for rock as well and that can cut through. Should I be looking for 5 ply, or will these do the trick?

3 ply is the way to go. I have a 20" bass 13" tom 14" snare with original hardware i may sell in pearl blue glass glitter.

Joe

1962 Slingerland Studio King Blue Glass Glitter
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Psych Red FOR SALE
1972 Ludwig Hollywood 3 ply WMP
1970 Rogers Holiday 22"/12"/13"/16"/18"
Posted on 13 years ago
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I played a 5 ply kit out for the past 2 years or so in small bar/club settings where the only drum mic'd was the bass drum. I don't think I have ever had so many compliments on the sound of a drum set I have played. They were loud enough to cut through just about anything and the tone was killer. I learned how to tune them to just about any room after awhile and they always sounded amazing.

I don't know man. I LOVE the 5 ply Slingerland stuff. Plus for the money it is just a no brainer. I love the 3 plys too but usually they are a little more expensive (not that Slingerland drums are ever EXPENSIVE)....basically what I am saying is there is no possible way to go wrong playing Slingerland drums....unless you over tighten the floor tom leg mount wing screws. Thats the one way to go wrong.

-Adam

Posted on 13 years ago
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Slingerland's are indeed the BEST vintage drum deal out there. If the kit is in any kind of shape, the price is right and you like the look, get 'em.

You won't be disappointed.

fishwaltz
Posted on 13 years ago
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