{"product_id":"slingerland-refurbished-50s-5-5-14-snare-drum","title":"Slingerland 5.5\" × 14\" Refurbished '50s Snare Drum","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is a '50s-era Slingerland 5.5\" × 14\" mahogany and poplar snare drum shell that I've given a second life with all-new modern hardware. The original shell has plenty of history, including an imported tone control that still works great, a few extra holes from previous hardware, and a badge that was remounted at some point with a non-Slingerland grommet.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original butt plate is the only original hardware still on the drum. Everything else has been replaced with brand-new hardware, including heavy 3mm Gretsch 302 hoops, modern chrome-over-brass Beavertail lugs, a Gibraltar vintage-style throw-off, and Pearl snare wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage shell I came across many years ago and recently decided to put back into service. It's no longer a collector-grade Slingerland, but that's part of what made it a good candidate for this kind of build. Rather than trying to restore it to something it can no longer be, I wanted to turn it into a great-playing drum that takes advantage of what the original shell still has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell has been cleaned and polished, but I left the minor wear that comes with its age. The bearing edges have been trued, sanded, and waxed, making this drum super easy to tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy Gretsch hoops and solid brass lugs add some welcome heft to the drum and give the vintage shell a more modern feel. The result is a really versatile snare—from a bright, dry crack when tuned high to a rich, warm thump when tuned low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShell\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\" × 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Slingerland mahogany\/poplar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roundover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern chrome-over-brass Beavertail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gretsch 302, 3mm double-flanged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibraltar 3-point vintage-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Slingerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Slingerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52376790630696,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/66702fb9-8573-4092-8987-72f9945fcda2.png?v=1789300211","url":"https:\/\/www.klinedrums.com\/products\/slingerland-refurbished-50s-5-5-14-snare-drum","provider":"Kline Drums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}