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Slingerland Bass Drum Shell Questions Last viewed: 44 minutes ago

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So I recently picked up a bass drum shell and decided that I'm going to leave it "as is" in lieu of wrapping it. My plan is to build a little "player's" kit around it with a couple of champagne sparkle toms that I've got.

However, I do have a couple of questions regarding its "as is" condition:

1. Would it be wise to treat the shell with some sort of lemon oil or tung oil prior to installing the hardware and heads?

2. I've noticed that this particular shell takes two sets of spurs. Does this indicate a specific "model" of Slingerland bass drum?

THANKS for your time and your help!

Posted on 15 years ago
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oldschool. its 70's and just polish it with a good polish and you'll be good to go, that's a beauty!!! 22"?

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 15 years ago
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If it takes two sets of spurs, and is a 70's kit, it could have been part of a Buddy Rich kit. I think those did have double set of spurs....? Hmmmm

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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The buddy sets had double spurs, so did the 24's. If its a 24 that is a score, it looks in good shape. Looks like it has some nice figure to the grain.

Posted on 15 years ago
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That's not a Buddy bass, but man oh man it's a beaut. Dang. That is gorgeous.

I count about nine different kits that fit the parameters of that bass. Without more info, that's about as close as I can get. Sorry.

Posted on 15 years ago
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It's a 22" shell.

Soooooooooooooooooo..........any reason to treat (Tung Oil, Lemon Oil, etc.) the exterior shell on this one prior to installing the hardware?

Thanks!

Posted on 15 years ago
#6
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I can't think of a reason. I would just clean and wax it up. Give it a good hand buff. Unreal. I love the look of that bass.

Posted on 15 years ago
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