Vintage Drums

Thanks for all th he pictures of Capitol. I have never seen that place in person and may never.

 

Never say never!

 

Got the hardware and heads. The kit looks and sounds great! Stoked!!!








Me and my cousin back in 93, I’m on the left. Miss this crazy guy.


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^^^^^ That's a bad ass kit!

 

The photos are great, thanks for posting. How I'd love to have the one of Gene Vincent.

 

VERY cool! Pretty mighty lookn’ ride your runin’!

 

It's a 21'' 90's Sabian Phil Collins Signature HH Dry Ride, very smooth wash with a nice ping!

 

I'll bet it and the Luddy's sound great! Nice work!

 

Thanks!!!
This kit set up in a 1 up and 2 down configuration would be my dream kit....Radio Kings!!!

 

They are awesome, the only thing for me they are a little to early. I definitely have a bias to metal rim drums, bass excluded.

 

I know what ya mean...brass would work

 

Top hat &cane...BIG $$$$

 

Yes!!!! I've seen them sell for upwards of $35k and that was within the past 10 years

 

click on the pic for full resolution...wow!

 

Great finish! The bells on those high hat cymbals crack me up!

 

Yep, the hi hat is tiny with huge bells is odd, I believe the first hi hat was only 6'' diameter. When I look at that kit it makes me remember of all those old cartoons, I know the set is older then the cartoon era but I can still hear those turtle shells in my head.


Here is something just saw today...

If you have some spare change sitting around you can own a piece of history!
Roughly $39,000 all in...

 

Radio Kings?

 

quick85 : I figured LBCD would expound on Radio Kings but I can give you the basics. They are the top of the line drums produced by Slingerland company in the 30’s through 50’s. Pre television, hence the name. Awesome quality, great sound. Mostly in bigger sizes with 22”, 24” and 26” bass drums. Mainly before the popularity of the 20” bass drums. Very sought by collectors, but great playing drums as well.

 

Thanks for the explanation, Bowie. It's a term I hadn't heard before. Every day can
be a learning experience.

 

Your welcome. Everyday is a learning experience, especially these days...

 

Since my weekly church praise band gig is on hiatus, I set up my original Slingerland Stage Band set in the garage. Just to stay in the groove.

 

Picked up this Slingerland kit the other day...needs some TLC, chrome is pitted and dirty and the shells need a couple coats of paste wax. Snare cleaned up ok!






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Oooh... Cloud badge! Early 50's? Were they ever wrapped? 8"x12", 9"x13", 14"x14", 14"x20"? Very nice!

 

I wish! Gibson era when they were built in Nashville and Conway AR. 10,12,14,14,20. Keller shells so USA made and built!


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Fooled me , looking at the pic’s! I was wondering about the Conway. So, reissued cloud badge? Still a nice set.

 

Thanks!! Nashville is the more desirable period but the Conway period has some great kits too. Here is a Buddy Rich tribute from the Conway era. DW owner John Good just purchased all the rights to the Slingerland Co.

 

I had seen that about DW. Looking forward to see reviews of them. I guess I’m kind of stuck in a Niles state of mind.

 

I too love the Niles era...will never part with my Hollywood Ace!




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It was worth the time and effort, nice drums!