My timing is great. Obviously, that statement has nothing to do with my playing.
In 2017, I bought a 1965 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Black Pearl set from the living estate of the original owner the night before leaving for the Chicago Show. My wife had to pick them up the next day while I was on a plane.
In 2019, I purchased a group of drums listed on Craigslist a few days before heading to the Chicago Show. I was at least able to unload the van before leaving for the Show.
This year, I spent my pre-Show Wednesday evening at an estate auction waiting four hours for them to get to the "vintage drums." They are now safe in my garage. The snare and cymbals were in a box marked "8-30-62 Drums and Garage Misc" I think that the owner may have been moved these 60 years ago and stored them in his garage or attic since. They certainly have that old, dusty smell.
The one picture from the estate sale listing for "vintage drums"
Picture from my van:
Pictures from my garage:
Slingerland 1953-56 era 13/16/24 with 6x14 snare Radio King set in WMP. Original Radio King stamped calf skin heads on tom, floor tom and bass. Snare batter replaced, but original is in good shape and was included, snare side head is split. Some splits in the wrap, several snare lugs broken. Not a pristine kit, but should clean up pretty well.
Slingerland 1946-48 era 12x15 Marching Snare with WFL P83 throw in Green Sparkle. Original AMRAWCO calf skin heads still intact. Really nice shape, color is consistent all the way around. It was the only drum stored in a (cloth) case.
Zildjian 14 inch Transition badge high hats
1950s ZILCO Constantinople Made in USA cymbals in multiple sizes - 11", 13", 14", 14", 15"
High hat stand, throne, bass drum pedals, cowbell, etc...
I also got two temple blocks which were not included with the drums. No one at the sale had any idea what they were.
Thanks to Mark Cooper who assisted me evaluating the drums before the sale. 1950s Slingerlands are not my area of expertise.
Off to the Chicago Show to find something interesting.
In 2017, I bought a 1965 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Black Pearl set from the living estate of the original owner the night before leaving for the Chicago Show. My wife had to pick them up the next day while I was on a plane.
In 2019, I purchased a group of drums listed on Craigslist a few days before heading to the Chicago Show. I was at least able to unload the van before leaving for the Show.
This year, I spent my pre-Show Wednesday evening at an estate auction waiting four hours for them to get to the "vintage drums." They are now safe in my garage. The snare and cymbals were in a box marked "8-30-62 Drums and Garage Misc" I think that the owner may have been moved these 60 years ago and stored them in his garage or attic since. They certainly have that old, dusty smell.
The one picture from the estate sale listing for "vintage drums"
Picture from my van:
Slingerland 1953-56 era 13/16/24 with 6x14 snare Radio King set in WMP. Original Radio King stamped calf skin heads on tom, floor tom and bass. Snare batter replaced, but original is in good shape and was included, snare side head is split. Some splits in the wrap, several snare lugs broken. Not a pristine kit, but should clean up pretty well.
Slingerland 1946-48 era 12x15 Marching Snare with WFL P83 throw in Green Sparkle. Original AMRAWCO calf skin heads still intact. Really nice shape, color is consistent all the way around. It was the only drum stored in a (cloth) case.
Zildjian 14 inch Transition badge high hats
1950s ZILCO Constantinople Made in USA cymbals in multiple sizes - 11", 13", 14", 14", 15"
High hat stand, throne, bass drum pedals, cowbell, etc...
I also got two temple blocks which were not included with the drums. No one at the sale had any idea what they were.
Thanks to Mark Cooper who assisted me evaluating the drums before the sale. 1950s Slingerlands are not my area of expertise.
Off to the Chicago Show to find something interesting.