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United States. Area served. Worldwide. Products. Drum kits, electric & acoustic guitars, violins, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles. Owner. Drum Workshop. Slingerland is a United States manufacturer of drums. The company was founded in 1912 and enjoyed several decades of prominence in the industry before the 1980s.
Drum Workshop has purchased Slingerland, and the company will release a new generation of Slingerland instruments next year, it was announced today. “No question Slingerland is one of the great American drum brands,” said DW President and CEO Chris Lombardi.
Our Slingerland Drum Company History is unmatched in the vintage community and most dealers and collectors come to us to do research and learn more about Slingerland Drums. Our resident expert known as DrCJW (on the drum forums) has excellent articles for your to learn from.
Founded in 1912 by H.H. Slingerland in Chicago, the company quickly became known for its high-quality drums and percussion instruments. As demand for their products increased, Slingerland expanded their operations to meet the needs of musicians across the country.
Here is a brief history of the Slingerland Drum Company from 1923-1970. I have included many photos, which may take a while to load. Unless otherwise noted, all photos are from my personal collection. For more detailed information on Slingerland, please visit the “Guide to Vintage Drums” section of this web site.
From the classic cool of a marine pearl wrap to the inimitable and coveted sound of a Radio King snare, Slingerland drums are sterling examples of quality and craftsmanship from decades past. Find all the rare, used, and vintage Slingerland to perfectly complement your zoot suit on Reverb.
DW Buys Slingerland Drum Company from Gibson. BY NICOLAS GRIZZLE Drum Workshop has purchased Slingerland, and the company will release a new generation of Slingerland instruments next year, it was announced today. “No question Slingerland is one of the great American drum brands,” said DW President and CEO Chris Lombardi.
