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Slingerland WWII Bomber orphans kit restoration

April 30, 2022 Joe Mekler
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These drums are without a doubt the cleanest most reliable "Players grade" Bomber set of unborn together drums out there. Every screw nut bolt and bits as well as interior moisturized and protected shells has been addressed. All of the drums will have medium modern batter heads and thinner reso heads that are a combination of Aquarian vintage and remo ambassadors.. The BD has an Aquarian SKIII batter head and the Fiberskyn Reso head. The snare has been modified for maximum performance with in its original design. Calfskin could be an option for a reflected price and of course results are not guaranteed. (SOLD)

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In Joe Mekler, Joe Mekler aka "Joey Boom, Vintage Drums, Slingerland Tags slingerland, Slingerland Rolling Bomber, Joe Meckler, Joey Boom
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Drum History Podcast - Episode 2 with Joey "Boom" Mekler - Exploring WW2 Metal-Ration Drums

April 30, 2020 Bart van der Zee
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For a moment in time, it was ILLEGAL to use more than 10% of metal per drum for drum making in America! The result is a fascinating collection of beautiful drums that feature wooden lugs, hoops, pedals, and hardware...most famously Slingerlands "Rolling Bomber."

Find out the reasoning behind this quirk in our nation's Drum History, as we discuss this and much more with war-era drums expert, Joe Mekler, a.k.a. "Joey Boom" of the Delaware Drum Show!

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In Drum History Podcast, Vintage Drums Tags Slingerland Rolling Bomber, Joey Boom
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