-40%

1954 Slingerland Masonite 24" Bass Drum & Snare Drum Shell & Hoops Painted Blue

$ 105.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Model: Masonite
  • Material: Masonite
  • Item Diameter: 24 inch
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Brand: Slingerland
  • Condition: Repainted Blue with Silvers Sparkles sprinkled on the wet paint. Painted but intact, and rare. I couldn't find one anywhere on the internet. All hardware complete and original and functional. I added new washers under the t rod heads.. Clear front old used head with Slingerland logo. Rear head is new Remo PS4. Bass is ready to play.Snare shell Correct 1954 Badge on Masonite Shell. Original Top & Bottom Hoops. Non Original but Vintage Strainer included it was on the drum when I got it. 3 extra holes drilled for 2 screw strainer, original was 3 screw. Original Butt. Cracking visible on the outside, but not on the inside. Painted but intact. Matches the bass.
  • Type: Kick Bass
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Behold The Rare & Elusive
    1954 Slingerland
    Masonite 24" Bass Drum & Matching 14" Snare Shell
    Repainted a most wonderous blue color with silver sparkles sprinkled into the wet blue paint
    Yup it certainly is. But it's rare as hell. Last Masonite Bass that sold on the internet did 0 with half the Duco Paint peeled off.
    Both shells have the Mid 1950s Badge with correct aluminum grommet.
    95% of the Bass is
    Complete,
    Original and Working.
    I added new washers under the tension rods.
    Front head old clear with Slingerland Logo.
    Front Hoop original.
    Batter head is a new Remo PS4.
    Batter side hoop non original but old. Physical condition is good.
    The snare shell has the correct badge, the o
    riginal Top & Bottom Single Flange Hoops, and the
    Vintage Strainer & Butt That Were On It.
    The snare shell shows some slight cracking on the outside, but none showing on the inside.
    The genius craftsman who modified this drum shell back in the day drilled 3 extra holes to mount a non original 2 screw mount strainer. The original was the 3 hole type.
    The Snare Drum Parts include:
    1) The 14" Snare Shell w/ Label as described
    2) The two (2) original chrome hoops for it
    3) The strainer and butt that were on it when I got it
    That's All
    I do not have the lugs, the hooks, or the rods.
    When I discovered these treasures were the Elusive Masonite Shell Bass & Snare Drums made in the Mid 1950s, I didn't know what to think.
    Why are these so rare?
    Is there a secret Masonite Cult somewhere that has bought up the world's supply of Slingerland Masonite Drums of the mid 1950s, and is hoarding them for some dark purpose?
    You Decide...
    No Returns
    I'll ship this Fedex Home or Ground
    Or you may pick up and pay in person
    I'm at the Rhode Island / Massachusetts border right off Interstate Route 95 Exit 29
    Call Paul at 401 722 5837 for questions about this item.
    Please
    feel free to
    contact me and
    ask all questions before you purchase.
    I'm easy to contact and happy to answer all questions.
    BUYING AND SELLING GUITARS AND AMPS SINCE 1984
    CALL PAUL IN RHODE ISLAND
    AT 401 722 5837
    THAT'S 401 72BLUES
    I AM EASY TO CONTACT AND HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
    21+ years of 100% Positive Feedback on eBay
    Providing my customers with excellent vintage and high end guitars, amps, tube stereos, mics, and anything fabulous & fun!