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HELP: what can you tell me about this Slingerland snare? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hello!

I found here in Italy this Slingerland (hollywood??) snare but.. what can you tell me about it?

http://www.subito.it/vi/44091491.htm

Is it a Hollywood ?

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
Posts: 728 Threads: 92

Hi,

This is an early 1960's Slingerland Hollywood Ace in blue sparkle. It has a 3 ply shell (maple, poplar, mahogany) and has a rapid strainer. The strainer is usually located to the left of the badge, however this one has it on the right. Nothing to worry about; I also have one with the strainer on the right of the badge. They usually sell for between $150-$300 here in the US. Great sounding drum!

Ciao,

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 12 years ago
#2
Posts: 108 Threads: 20

Thanks a lot!

I think I'm gonna buy it cause it's a good price .. but I've always too many doubts!!

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Go for it! Its a great sounding drum.

“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 12 years ago
#4
Posts: 348 Threads: 41

Yes it is. Love mine.

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
Posts: 108 Threads: 20

I think I'm gonna buy it..ahahha the fifth snare!

Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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Hey!

The seller just sent me some pics of the snare... Do you think are there cracks in the shell near the hole for the lugs?

[IMG]http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8339/foto1za.jpg[/IMG]

I'm a bit "scared" of that.. I don't want to buy a 50years old snare which is cracked...

Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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Looks like there are very slight pressure cracks in the inner ply of mahogany, but Im not sure this is a big deal. Maybe loosen the pressure on some of those screws and dab some wood filler or wood glue in the crack....You may not even have to do that, but I could be wrong.

Interested to hear the others thoughts on this.

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 12 years ago
#8
Posts: 1190 Threads: 86

Most or at least many Slingerland snares have a little cracking or bubbling on the inside ply. It's not an issue with Slingerland drums...it's very common. I'd leave it alone. It would not keep me from buying that drum.

Posted on 12 years ago
#9
Posts: 128 Threads: 29

One thing to be concerned about is the 'P' stamp. I pretty sure that stands for pearl... which defines the wrap finish. This snare is not pearl and might have been re-covered... this is if originality is a concern.

Walberg and Auge: http://www.walbergandauge.com/
Posted on 12 years ago
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