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Late 50s Slingerland kit Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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very impressive wond-ah-bar

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks for all the compliments! They are greatly appreciated!

From Purdie Shuffle

Lynn - That is a spectacular -CLASSIC- set of drums. I'll bet they sound every bit as good as they look. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods, I want to play those! I'd love to hear them from the driver's seat.Niiiiiiice!John

Thanks, John! They do sound great! If you're ever in my neck of the woods, you are more than welcome to play on them. Can I sit in the driver's seat of your Gretsch kit if I'm ever in your neck of the woods? ;)

From ElMoonlightDrummer

Sweet kit, Lynn! I dig the period-correct hardware, too! For me, it doesn't get better than a rail consolette with a spade/diamond plate tom mount. That's what on my '58 Luddys and I dig that look!

Thank you, sir! I agree...rail consolette/diamond plate is so cool! And your '58 Luddy kit is SO cool!

From blairndrums

Where did you find that nice BD logo?

I got it made at a local print shop. Cost me $19 and some change, but they put it on the head for me. I tried to help and it was NOT easy, or fun, trying to get it to stick on a coated head. So, it was well worth it to me. Someone on feeBay has them for $10, which would be good if you're putting it on a smooth head.

Cheers folks!

Lynn

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

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
#12
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Lynn,

That is an absolute beauty and I bet it sounds like heaven :). Thanks for sharing those pics!

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
#13
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That is a seriously nice WMP kit. I love the 'feel' of it. Just a slick old school dark wood magic.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
#14
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They sure turned out nice, Lynn !!

Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
#15
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those are really classy.

Andrew

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Posted on 12 years ago
#16
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Those drums look just amazing.Very nice job,and my favorite Slingerland color.I like their WMP the best.They just ooze class.Cool1

Steve B

Posted on 12 years ago
#17
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Boy o Boy,Those look GREAT.. What is the deal with the Aquarian Vintage heads.I have never heard of that style.How would they compare to attack medium 2 ply heads? You did a fine job! Vati

58-Blue Diamond-Pearl Clubdates
65-WMP Clubdates
66-Green Sparkle Clubdates
67-Root Beer Clubdates
65-Cream tiger-stripe Pearl Presidents
60's Red Sparkle Artist LTD
60's yellow sparkle Trixon's
??'s Kingston-MIJ--3piece kit/Pearl snare
many vintage pedals,cymbals,parts,ect,ect
Posted on 12 years ago
#18
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Thanks for all the compliments everyone!

From MME

Boy o Boy,Those look GREAT.. What is the deal with the Aquarian Vintage heads.I have never heard of that style.How would they compare to attack medium 2 ply heads? You did a fine job! Vati

The American Vintage heads are a single ply coated head (with a yellow-brown tint) that have a slightly larger collar to slip over vintage shells more easily. I've never tried Attack heads, so I can't say how they would compare. But, I have Remo Emperors on my Ludwig kit and that kit sounds real low and punchy...and kinda dry. The Slingerland kit is a little higher-pitched, but not much, and more resonant. I am not using the mufflers, or any other muffling, on the toms of either kit.

The only difference on these two kits is that the Ludwigs have the white interiors and the Slingerland shells don't, both are mahogany-poplar-mahogany.

I hope that gives you somewhat of an idea.

Lynn

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

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
#19
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That's not a drum kit you've got there. It's a true work of art!Clapping Happy2 Your kit just "screams" class. I also love the way you set up your "non-tilted" cymbals. It reminds me of a certain drummer who's name happens to escape me right now (lol). Great job! THANKS for sharing the pics as well as the story.

Posted on 12 years ago
#20
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