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Slingerland DuALL "Radio"
circa 1934
5” x 14” solid maple
$1,500
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Color: Black Enamel
Lug Type and Number: Ten tube lugs
Condition: Very Good
Extra Holes or Modifications: no extra holes (see description)
Notes: Extremely rare Slingerland DuAll snare drum restored to make a very nice collectable/player drum. The Slingerland DuAll snare drums were short lived because of the claim
by Ludwig that Slingerland copied their “Super Ludwig” mechanism. The courts rules in Ludwig's favor and Slingerland lost the right to produce the DuAll using this parallel style throw-off.
This drum came to us with the shell stripped of the paint, incorrect top and bottom rims, missing the “Tone Flange” and missing a snare adjustment knob and snares. The drum has the
original brass ring that fits under the tone flange, all original tube lugs and original badge. The shell is solid maple and in round. The tension rods for the top and bottom rims are modern and
clips for the top head are of the era but not original. Due to the over sized head required to fit over the tone flange we tucked a calf head on an original metal flesh hoop. The bottom rim is a newer
ten hole rim (the shell is not over sized so modern rims and hoops fit the snare side of the drum). The hardware is Chromium plated, which is original on all the original parts, except for the top
rim which is nickel.
We have recreated the original a Black Duco, enamel finish. Through our sources, we were able to acquire a top rim from an original Slingerland “Artist” model
(the same rim used on the DuAlls without the DuAll stamp). We also acquired a reproduction tone flange from Mike Curotto. We had the missing adjustment knob reproduced and made snares
using reproduction end pieces and uncoated stainless steel cable. The drum sounds great. This is an opportunity to own a very rare snare drum that is functional as a player at a
very reasonable price considering the rarity of this drum. Locate the original DuAll rims and complete one of the rarest Slingerland drums for your collection.
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