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Calling Slingerland Experts Last viewed: 56 minutes ago

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1. Did all Slingerland drums in the mid-late 1960s have the year stamped on the inside?

2. I found out at Cymbalholic.com that some toms were made with NO air vent. Thus maybe the reason my 12" had an aftermarket hole installed and badge attached (i.e. its really high and not in the middle of the drum)

3. So inside my tom tom all I have is a big P. When I bought it off ebay the sellers description was "1960s Slingerland 12x8" It was finished in Red Tiger pearl.

Here is a photo of the inside of the shell.

Posted on 8 years ago
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Posted on 8 years ago
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No they weren't all stamped dated. Post a pic of the drum in question from the outside of the grommet, but it's probably not been drilled by someone else, the Slingerland grommets are very hard to fake.

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Posted on 8 years ago
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Red Tiger pearl was available from '68-'73. Badges were installed on toms during those years. Black/brass with serial to '70 and black/silver with serial after 70. Date stamps ceased in late '66. Clear maple interior points to '71-'73 as '68-'70 would mostly be chocolate milk stained. Hex fasteners and "P" stamp are era correct. Which badge do you have and what is the serial number? Non centered badges is a known Slingerland exception to the rule. According to DrCJW this occured late '71-'72.

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If I recall correctly, Slingerland began installing badges on toms in late 1962 after Congress required that all manufactured items be serialized. Just a tidbit.

Anyway, I believe vintagemore2000 and slingerfan gave you the info you were looking for.

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

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1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
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Posted on 8 years ago
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The "P" stamp indicates a shell that was made to be wrapped in "Pearl"...in other words any drum shell meant to be wrapped in any wrap. There was also an "M" (or perhaps it's a "W" )stamp for shells destined to have the outer ply stained/natural/painted. Obviously the outer ply of the M (W) shells needed to be smoother and prettier than the outer ply of P shells.

No vents on toms for a span of a few years as mentioned above. This seems unusual today but Gretsch Round Badge toms didn't have vents either (although they did have tacked on badges).

Posted on 8 years ago
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From SlingerLynn

If I recall correctly, Slingerland began installing badges on toms in late 1962 after Congress required that all manufactured items be serialized. Just a tidbit.Anyway, I believe vintagemore2000 and slingerfan gave you the info you were looking for.Lynn

Close Lynn, according to DrCJW badges did not appear on toms until June '66. Marching toms are an exception. Serial numbers on bass and snare drums began Oct. '62.

Posted on 8 years ago
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From K.O.

The "P" stamp indicates a shell that was made to be wrapped in "Pearl"...in other words any drum shell meant to be wrapped in any wrap. There was also an "M" (or perhaps it's a "W" )stamp for shells destined to have the outer ply stained/natural/painted. Obviously the outer ply of the M (W) shells needed to be smoother and prettier than the outer ply of P shells.No vents on toms for a span of a few years as mentioned above. This seems unusual today but Gretsch Round Badge toms didn't have vents either (although they did have tacked on badges).

Correct K.O., and it is an "M". It designates a "maple" exterior ply. Closed, tight grain better for painting/staining. The outer ply of the "P" shells is mahogany. Open, course grain which holds glue better.

Posted on 8 years ago
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You are all so helpful! All I know is this drum sings. ..it's got a beautiful tone. Best tuned mid range, low or cranked all the way high...in between tuningS can go dead.

Posted on 8 years ago
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Tom, how about some more pictures?

Posted on 8 years ago
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