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BiscBassDrum

10-13-2005, 07:26 PM

i have a vintage slingerland set from like the 60's maybe 50's but anyway ive had it for awhile and keep saying im gonna fix it up well long story short i went to put a new head on the snare and the head is to small what should i do 00** i have tried any of the other heads on the drums since i dont have them but im assuming the same will happen

TheAnt

10-13-2005, 07:41 PM

Aquarian American Vintage™ Series: A coated, single ply drumhead available in either a medium weight or thin weight. The American Vintage™ series has a slightly larger hoop diameter to allow for an easy fit on most vintage drumshells. This drumhead features a special coating that has the look, feel and warm sound of a calfskin head.

AL PERCIVAL

10-13-2005, 07:46 PM

Your shell is 50's 60's correct? Could be your shell is slightly out of round.

BiscBassDrum

10-13-2005, 07:52 PM

nope its round or measures 14 all the way around

TheAnt

10-13-2005, 07:53 PM

see my above post

bonzonerd

10-13-2005, 09:05 PM

I was thinking it could be out of round also, but try taking it in to a drum shop and try putting different heads on there, untill you find one that fits.

mikeym

10-13-2005, 09:29 PM

rock-CORE ant knows whats up... listen to him

~mikeym

medicdrummer

10-14-2005, 04:24 AM

Try the American Vintage Heads from Aquarian. They are retro fitted for drums up to the 50's. They also have Modern Vintage heads for the 60's and up. I hope this helps you out. Check out their website www.aquariandrumheads.com then go under "products" and then "vintage series" under "tom tom/snare heads"

Luncheon Meat

10-14-2005, 07:27 AM

This can be an issue on various brands (except on early UK kits which are actually undersized and require a special smaller sized head). Aquarian AVs are designed specifically for this reason so are the sure-fire solution.

One of my kits is mildly oversized and I found that the standard sized heads from Aquarian were actually the worst fit of all brands as they use a thicker collar. Remo heads can just about squeeze on but it is not ideal and the AVs are the way forward...

CARL PETERSON

10-14-2005, 08:50 AM

What you need to do is put the shell on a totally flat, smooth surface, then shine a light down into it..If light shines through the bottom, it's warped..

bigtone23

10-14-2005, 10:24 PM

Remos typically fit older drums. The Aquarian Am. Vint are also good for older shells, too.

Mapexdrummer17

10-14-2005, 10:46 PM

ALso some companies make a 14 plus size that is a little bigger than a 14.