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5 piece Slingerland Chrome 70's drumset-Vintage

Steve Maxwell Drums

Steve Maxwell Drums

RARE Slingerland 70's Chrome Over Wood Niles-Era Drum Kit! + Sabian HHX Evolutions!

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RARE Slingerland 70's Chrome Over Wood Niles-Era Drum Kit! + Sabian HHX Evolutions!

Steve Maxwell Drums

Steve Maxwell Drums

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Slingerland 70's chrome drumset.

Value and pricing

  • Market price for a similar Slingerland 70's kit is $1000-$1200, making $500 a solid deal.

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  • Late 60s Rogers T-rods and claws on the bass drum are more valuable than original Slingerland parts.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Some owners recommend replacing Slingerland "Fastball" mounts with aftermarket mounts like Ludwig LAPAM to avoid drilling new holes.

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Setup and maintenance

  • For cleaning, disassemble hardware and soak in blue Dawn and warm water, then scrub to remove superficial pitting.

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  • Brake fluid can be used to strip silver paint from hoops, revealing the chrome underneath.

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  • A heat gun or iron may assist in removing the adhesive when peeling off the chrome wrap, though care is needed to avoid mahogany damage.

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User experience

  • Owners report that Slingerland shells from this era are preferred despite older hardware's potential issues.

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  • Remo Controlled Sound Black Dots or Weatherking Vintage A are recommended for achieving a great sound on these kits.

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  • Owners find the 5-ply shell with a clear coat interior provides a rich sound, with the outer mahogany layer being especially valued.

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Build quality

  • The Slingerland 70's chrome wrap can suffer from dents and wave-like indentations, especially if used in marching bands.

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streetdrummer

Awesome drums.

If you can get your hands on them they are better than any sets out there today!

Artist usage

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See how David Robinson uses Slingerland 70's chrome drumset

David Robinson

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The Cars

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D.R. quote taken from The May 1985 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine: "I can tell you what I used on the Heartbeat City tour: my same Slingerland chrome set that I’ve had for years, with a Ludwig snare drum and a lot of Ludwig parts, including stands."

Album Usage

The Slingerland 70's chrome drumset has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

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