ZildjianLeague/LP/Aquarian/Mapex/Pearl
Snares: 4
RIP- Frank, Wolvie, Les Paul
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The Rudiments
Thanks, Russ!
I bought them new from Long & McQuade Music in Toronto, Ontario, when I was 15 years old.. I didn't really know what I had until much later and yes, they sound awesome (IMHO). So do the 13" hats, 18" crash and 22" ride stamped "Avedis Zildjian Genuine Turkish Cymbal Made In U.S.A." purchased at the same time. Color me proud!
I did a gig a couple of years ago on an 18-wheeler trailer converted to a stage with built-in electrical supply, artist change room, etc. The soundman who came with the rig commented that he didn't see many Slingerland kits but they are a joy for him to mic and set up on his board (that looked big enough to handle any major artist stadium gig).
Thanks again for your "lovely" comment!
Cheers!
Strider
Hi, m8's!
My friend picked up a kit recently that has this interesting set of serials. Notice anything?
77548
81539
81731
84215
220222
242761
244817
244879
255115
257728
Looks like a kit from the mid-60's got mixed with some add-ons from the mid-late-70's. My friend is the 3rd owner. His seller didn't know when they were re-wrapped or what the original finishes were. They're now wrapped in formica flooring (!?!) for scratch-proof protection.
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With new Remo Ambassador coated's and a good tuning, they sound thunderous! The snare just sings, makes me smile to play and hear it.
Enjoy! Cheers!
Strider
Beautiful finish that is. I love seeing old Slingerland kits man they are nice. this kit must be worth some bucks. thanks for sharing Strider
Hi, Pearl MCX Man!
You are most welcome, my friend. Here's a couple more pic's of that Slingy goodness:
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My friend actually got the tubs and drum stands (no cymbals or cymbal stands) for $575 CAN. Seems like quite a deal. I think the next thing I'll share with him is my bottle of Mother's chrome polish, lol! I told him to do the chrome when he had the hoops off to change the heads but he was too excited to hear them. Must have had the Slingy virus, lol!
Cheers, m8!
Strider
Slingy virus never heard of it before must be contageous wait I think I got bit of it cause I own a Slingerland drum.LOL
Hi, m8's!
A great sunny day for pic's. Screw work. A new coated Emporer called for new pic's.
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1965 5.5X14 Super Krupa, blue Marine pearl, as in previous posts. All original except the heads and snares.
Cheers!
Strider
I always loved the Pearl finishes on some of the older vintage kits. That slingy looks pretty in the sunlight.
Just found a set, pretty much exactly what I had purchased new and grew up playing! I'm so happy to have found them! 1st pics, coming home~
Greg_C
They look in beautiful condition, greg!
Sizes, know any history about the set?
Congrats, m8!
Strider
Sexyyyyyyy! Love them greg, I hope you do too!
ZildjianLeague/LP/Aquarian/Mapex/Pearl
Snares: 4
RIP- Frank, Wolvie, Les Paul
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DrumBum
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The Rudiments
Nice Greg it would be nice to see the tags then we have an idea how old they are. Post a closer pic of it.
It's 70-72 vintage. New Rock Kit with the optional 22" bass. Appears to be in good, original condition and all there. Yellowed, white pearl, SN around 113xxx. Found em in a Sam Ash. Someone traded em in.
Well, the muffler is missing from the snare. It was there, but broken. Available?
Greg_C
The floor tom looks just as big as the bass lol . Still nice find congrats.
greg c- Love the Mini Clubman as much as your kit! Great cars.
Proudly playing:
Doc Sweeney Drums
A bunch of snares
A bunch of cymbals
Off-Set double pedals
I think I love to play the drums simply because you get to hit 'em!!!
I love seeing vintage Slingerland cause they rule back in their hay days.
The MINI Clubman turns out to be a great car for lugging my gear. I play guitar in a classic rock band and carry my guitar/amp gear in there easily as well. You can see how the drums easily fit.
Greg_C
sweet score, bud.
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
This will probably make some of you guys cringe. I posted an earlier incarnation of this kit a while back. I picked up the bass drum with one wooden hoop and a Rogers resonant head mounted. In added an Aquarian Super Kick II on the batter side, added some modern spurs and picked up a pair of Zildjian K's (18 medium crash and 20 custom ride). This is a super fun kit, and is just loud enough to keep up with some pretty loud bands un mic'd
Wow surprised to see so much room in the Mini Clubman. Kit just fits in there nice and comfy lookingLOL
My only suggestion would be to put some pieces of thick cardboard or foam material between those babies so they don't bump together during transport. Beautiful set!
Cheers!
Strider
Once the back seeat folds down it's pretty roomy. There's a nice bit if room under the floor too, especially if you run 'run-flat' tires and forego the spare.
Greg_C
Nice jellybean kit!
ZildjianLeague/LP/Aquarian/Mapex/Pearl
Snares: 4
RIP- Frank, Wolvie, Les Paul
Forum Rules
DrumBum
No metronome?
The Rudiments
Torn down, cleaned, and set up to play. Took me longer than I originally thought but worth the effort...
Greg_C
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