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Old Slingerland snare. Model? Last viewed: 3 hours ago

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Hi everyone. Can someone help me narrow down the model of this drum?

Thanks!

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1964 Gold Sparkle Round badge 20,12,14
1970 SS Badge, Blue Satin Flame 22,13,16
1962 Tangerine sparkle, Gretsch. 18, 12,14, 5x14
1960's/70's Slingerland 18,12,14 silver sparkle
194? Slingerland "Rolling Bomber" Blue/white Duco 28,13,14,7x14
1940's Radio Kings. 26,13,16 WMP finish
Gretsch Anniversary sparkle 22,13,16, 5.5x14
Posted on 15 years ago
#1
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Welcome aboard, check here:

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

Posted on 15 years ago
#2
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Radio King? Maybe made sometime between the '20's and 40's based on the badge (its kind of tough to see the badge though)? One of the more experienced guys may have a better guess. Good luck!

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 15 years ago
#3
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It's a late '20s or early '30s "Professional" model...most likely a 3 ply mahogany shell.

Posted on 15 years ago
#4
Posts: 282 Threads: 80

Thanks a lot guys. Very helpful. I'll post some pics when I get it cleaned up.

1964 Gold Sparkle Round badge 20,12,14
1970 SS Badge, Blue Satin Flame 22,13,16
1962 Tangerine sparkle, Gretsch. 18, 12,14, 5x14
1960's/70's Slingerland 18,12,14 silver sparkle
194? Slingerland "Rolling Bomber" Blue/white Duco 28,13,14,7x14
1940's Radio Kings. 26,13,16 WMP finish
Gretsch Anniversary sparkle 22,13,16, 5.5x14
Posted on 15 years ago
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