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I'm now rotating these kits. They are all 12-13-16-22. Now that I've somewhat figured out my first camera, here are some photos:

1) 1978? Blackrome: Acquired May 2010. 6.5 matching snare acquired separately a few months later. Looks good in the photo, although there are issues up close, particularly on the back of the floor tom. This originally came with a 24" bass, but I acquired another kit for its 22" and Super Set-O-Matic holder and flipped the rest.

2) 1973 Phantom: Acquired June 2012. More description and additional photos on the thread "Phantom Sling." Using a Vistalite snare until I sell that set.

3) 1971 Walnut (black/gold badges): Acquired June 2012. Wasn't planning on this so soon after buying a Vistalite AND a Phantom, but these showed up on craigslist for $400. The seller was the second owner and hated to give them up, but she was moving to a place where she wouldn't have room for them. The number of replies gave her a better indication of what she had, but I eventually convinced her they would be going to a good home and we agreed on $500. It came with a rusty eight-lug Zoomatic; I'll be using a 10-lug COB TDR with it that will also go with the Phantoms when I sell the Vistalites.

Steve Schmit of Riverside, California, refurbished the Phantom and walnut kits. For the Phantom, he polished the chrome, cleaned the rust, painted the hoops, and did some bearing edge work on the toms. He did similar chrome, rust, and edge work on the walnut, along with a phenomenal refinishing job (it's unrecognizable from what I purchased). As with any 40-year-old drum, there were a few scratches and mars here (and on the other two kits), but they are not discernible from audience distance.

I use the same cymbal setup and S-O-M holder on all three kits. That holder gives me much better tom placement, but unfortunately hides the badges and puts the 13" tom seam up front on the Phantom and walnut kits (only the geekiest of geeks would notice).

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9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 12 years ago
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Beautiful kits all three...

But I think the walnut is a real killer...very envious indeed..

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 12 years ago
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LOVE the 70s Slingerland kits. They are my faves. I'm still seeking out a killer Blakrome kit. You play my config, too. Just so cool. Awesome kits.

What Would You Do
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Ya they are awsome kits. I also vote the walnut kit as a favorite, but Im a wood kinda guy. The finish looks totaly pro.

Jeff C


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
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Wow beautiful kits and thanks for taking the time to set up and photo each. They look fantastic. All 3 are very cool finishes too!! I like the Super SOM tom holder it really gives a nice angle. Good stuff! ;)

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Yes, nice in deed........Love the walnut kit............so who is your roadie? LOL

Lots of Slingerland drums
70's Pearl Fiberglass Ivory
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Great drum sets. I'm a Slingerland and SlingerLeedy lover. One question though.........What's that fake Phantom snare drum doing in the photo with your authentic clear plastic Phantom drum set?

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Very nice drum kits all-around. When I think of 70's Slingerland kits the COW and Blackchrome kits are what I think of. That natural finish is killer though and probably my favorite. But, of course, the Phantoms look great as well. Very nice collection.

It is interesting to see that you play the same set-up configuration regardless of kit. Certainly nothing wrong with that of course. That would be an interesting thread to see who plays a single configuration regardless and who plays whatever kit they have.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 12 years ago
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Well, technically, not " All Slingerland, ALL the time". : )

Beautiful Walnuts!! They take the blue ribbon! Great collection.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
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Such sticklers: 93% Slingerland. But 100% Chicago.

Thanks for the comments. I'll post more photos of the blackrome and walnut kits when I get some time. It'll probably be a few days.

There are more Phantom photos on the "Phantom Sling" thread.

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 12 years ago
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