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Need identification please :) Slingerland 1961 Black Diamond Pearl Bass Drum Last viewed: 33 minutes ago

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Hello everyone, new member here.

So I bought this naked Slingerland bass drum from a garage sale about 2 years back and need your help.

It is a 22x14, Niles, IL badge (w/o serial number), black diamond pearl wrap, and it has a cymbal holder in the middle. Inside, there is a stamp that marks March, 1961 with a "P"

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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I take it the Evans head wasn't on it. Is that the only drum you aquired? Missing some lugs. Others here might have an idea.

Player54
Posted on 12 years ago
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From Player52

I take it the Evans head wasn't on it. Is that the only drum you aquired? Missing some lugs. Others here might have an idea.

yes, this was the only drum I acquired.. I bought a decal on ebay and put it on because I couldn't find any original heads. thanks!

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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I believe the wrap is an aged version of Light Blue Pearl, not black diamond pearl and you can check the link below to help identify the model.

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/slingerland.html

- EMD
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Hard to tell but the finish almost looks like light blue pearl. When they are aged they look more of a grayish color.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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From FFR428

Hard to tell but the finish almost looks like light blue pearl. When they are aged they look more of a grayish color.

We posted at the same time! I agree.

- EMD
Posted on 12 years ago
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From ElMoonlightDrummer

We posted at the same time! I agree.

Yes I noticed your post time was the same too!! And I also agree!! ;)

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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From ElMoonlightDrummer

I believe the wrap is an aged version of Light Blue Pearl, not black diamond pearl and you can check the link below to help identify the model.http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/slingerland.html

ahh! you're definitely right. I just followed the link and saw the light blue pearl. Thank you so much.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From fishbonez

ahh! you're definitely right. I just followed the link and saw the light blue pearl. Thank you so much.

No prob. Maybe one of the Slingy experts can help identify a model.

- EMD
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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That is a very nice drum, I bet it sounds killer with that mahogany interior! Looks like you will need some hoop mounted spurs and a few t-rods and claws but basically it's a virgin bass drum.

That mount on top is for a cymbal arm.

Posted on 12 years ago
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