I have a vintage Slingerland snare drum that I need help identifying.
I think it's a student snare. It could be a Radio King or Black Diamond. I don't know, that's why I'm seeking guidance from my fellow drummers.
Wood. 5.5/14
Pearl
Chrome Hoops
8 lugs
Oval badge: Niles, Illinois u.s.a
Date July 1961
Everything Original
Hi Giraffe, my thoughts are that it is a student model radio king,
which originally came with a 3 point strainer but changed to rapid
in the late 50's as your drum has.
Hope this helps.
Cheers Stevo.
Your drum is a Hollywood Ace model. not an Rk. They are killer little drums. your is Black Diamond pearl. here is a link to them.
http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1960_slingerland_pg11_large.jpg
Giraffe and VTM2000
I think it's a Student Model also, the rapid strainer was stock by '61.....
Giraffe and VTM2000I think it's a Student Model also, the rapid strainer was stock by '61.....link to catalog
correcto mundo !!! brother kev.
Thanks for your help! It's in pretty good condition. Some of the tension rods have rust. There's some scratches on chrome. What do you imagine it's worth? Should I touch it? Clean it? Sell it? Keep it and play it?
It's not a highly collectabe drum,so it's not worth a lot,maybe 175-200 tops.It looks to be in good shape,and with good heads and tuning,they sound great.Clean the rusted parts with vinegar or coke(no I'm not kidding) and aluminum foil....NO steel Wool.Keep and play it.
Steve B
Thanks for your help everyone! You're right, as a drummer, it's worth keeping. Thanks for the advice. Never heard about using Coke, but, I'll take your word for it!
-Matthew
I do have a stupid question to ask: What's the difference with a 3-ply laminated shell when compared with maple or birch? Thanks What kind of wood is being used?
-Matthew
