Slingerland 13/14" Humberto Morales Timbales - 1950s Spun Brass
Slingerland 13/14" Humberto Morales Timbales - 1950s Spun Brass
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A pair of rare Slingerland 7x13" and 7x14" Humberto Morales signature model timbales. The Leedy Drum Company offered an identical pair of timbales throughout the 1950s. After a brief association between the two companies, Slingerland re-marketed the same instruments as "Tito Puente" signature models for the 1960s. Leedy continued with Morales, and this seems to be a pair that was produced right at the transitional period between the split. There is no known catalog offering for a Slingerland Humberto Morales model.
The shells are round and in solid condition, with age-typical flaking and pitting on the lacquer. The heads are original calf, with signature stamps, and tucked on metal counterhoops. There are several spots of splitting on the hoops, but none on the surface of the heads. An original accessory bracket is mounted on the 13".
The drums sound great, have a wonderful vibe, and are a cool piece from a unique moment in drum history.
BRAND: Slingerland
CONDITION: Used - Good
Condition
Brand New
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B-Stock
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Mint (Used)
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Excellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. When an item has been used, but only has minor cosmetic defects, this can be considered Excellent. Minor surface level scratches, such as fingerprints or stick marks from regular use, would qualify.
Very Good (Used)
Very Good describes items with more cosmetic imperfections than Excellent, but are still in great condition overall. There may be some scratches, finish dings, slight keyholing or light pitting, but nothing that affects the playability or function of the gear.
Good (Used)
Good condition includes items that are in fine working order, but have significant cosmetic imperfections. A cymbal with substantial fleabites, or an old snare drum with some surface rust on the lugs would be classified as Good. Items with dents, or corrosion qualify as Good as long as they are still playable and fully functional.
Fair (Used)
Fair condition items have various imperfections that impact the function of the item. Fair items aren’t broken, but have some minor functional issues. Examples of items in Fair condition are cymbals with repaired cracks, or a playable drum kit with several extra holes.
Poor (Used)
Poor condition items have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. Examples of items in Poor condition include a snare drum with broken lugs, a cymbal with substantial un-repaired cracks, or a drum kit stripped of its finish and missing hoops or other hardware.
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