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SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14
SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14

SLINGERLAND TOM DRUM 14" X 12" WMP 1956-59 NICKEL MOD 1403 POST RADIO KING EXC!

$ 142.03

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Drum Type: Acoustic Single Drums
  • Bundle Listing: No
  • Type: Mounted Tom
  • Material: Mahogany
  • MPN: 1403
  • Model: Model 1403
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Excellent rare Slingerland 1957 to '59-ish tom tom drum 14" x 12". Model 1403. Sound King era shortly after the transition from Radio King hardware. Mostly original Nickel-plated hardware. Original White Marine Pearl wrap in fine shape with only light yellowing. Shell is round and takes modern heads easily. Excellent bearing edges were mildly re-cut to a slightly sharper profile. Nice job overall. A solid premium drum - the good stuff worthy of taking to the next level of restoration...
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Color: White Marine Pearl
  • Brand: Slingerland
  • Item Diameter: 14" x 12"

    Description

    Hello and thank you for visiting  : )
    If you like Slingerland WMP of this era, you may like my other listings as well...
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    Up for sale is this rare vintage Slingerland Tom Tom Drum.  The size is 14" x 12" with 3-Ply Mahogany / Poplar / Mahogany shell.  Model 1403 according to the catalog.  White Marine Pearl with original Nickel-plated hardware.  This one was made around 1957 to '59, shortly before they started using date stamps.  No extra holes.
    This tom is completely functional, ready to play, and sounds great.
    The general condition is very good to excellent, especially given its roughly 60+ year age.  This shell is nice and round and accepts modern heads with ease.  The Shell is 3-Ply Mahogany / Poplar / Mahogany with Maple re-rings.  The inside of the shell is very nice.
    The bearing edges have been mildly re-cut for a slightly sharper profile then the original rounded bearing edges.  Luckily, it was nicely done with minimal wood removed.   No re-ring gaps to mention, but one could add some hide glue to firm up the typical cracks seen in the middle Poplar ply.  Not really necessary, as the drum plays and sounds great as it is.
    The White Marine Pearl wrap is original and in generally excellent condition with only mild yellowing and no crazing.  There are some light scratches, scrapes, and little dings from use back in the day - nothing bad.  The seam is tight and ideal.
    THE PARTS:
    Everything is clean, but could be further polished to a brighter finish.
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    Both hoops are the original heavy Nickel Over Brass (NOB) and are VG+ to EXC.  Could use some further polishing, but have generally nice finish and are quite round.
    The Lugs are original to this drum.  Nickel-plated and in VG to EXC shape with some typical light wear.  Much better than most.
    The Mounting Bracket is original to this drum and in good shape.
    The Muffler is the original Dodd Dual-Pad in very nice shape with the original nickel knob.
    The Tension Rods and washers are an excellent set from the 1970's.
    The top head is a well-used Remo FiberSkyn 3 FA with some life left.
    The bottom head is a Remo Weathermaster Ambassador.  Single-Ply with a few stick marks for some reason.  Years of life left in this one.
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    It will be professionally packed for safety - I've packed up and shipped hundreds of things so far ( many, many of those were guitars and drums ) and have never had one damaged in transit.
    I DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS, SO PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY...
    If you wish to bid or buy, please be so kind as to review the photos and description - I try to be as thorough as possible so we can both be happy :)
    THIS IS A FIXED-PRICE LISTING.
    FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED....
    SORRY, BUT SALES TO THE CONTINENTAL U.S. ONLY.
    SHIPPING IS FIXED AT .
    ONLY TO A VERIFIED ADDRESS.
    SHIPPED VIA UPS OR FEDEX.
    I WILL PROVIDE INSURANCE - MY PLEASURE.
    I DO NOT CHARGE SALES TAX - EBAY DOES AS OF JULY 1, 2019.
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    Thanks for looking!
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