This is great news for the Slingerland name. Presently on my second set. Purchased new in 1978 a nine piece set. Can't wait to see what DW will do with Slingerland.
Great news! I own a Slingerland maple set that i custom ordered from the factory back in 1976. They are my pride and joy. Can't wait to see the product they put out.
Oh my God this is wonderful ,wonderful news.First the reincarnation of rogers,now slingerland. I'm sure DW will keep true to the original recipe, can't wait to see the final product,this is a Christmas present in the making for a lot of us drummers. WOW.!!! FINALLY!!! A REALITY.!!! There bringing them back.
It will be interesting to see which Slingerland era is the basis for the new sets. Maybe Radio Kings as well. You would think the price range should be in the USA made Gretsch and Ludwig vicinity, to be competitive. Slingerlands were the best sounding drums, but could improve on their fittings and hardware ,with today’s modern technology. Best drumming news for years, if done properly.
Any updates when DW will start reproducing the great slingerland drums?? Hopefully soon.!!! I've been waiting for Rogers to release the drum kits for what seems a very long time.Has anybody heard anything?? Please respond,thank you.
Not sure how I feel about this. I had Slinger/Leedy's 1968-72 and preferred Ludwigs then (the Leedy's were cheaper) and play Ludwigs now (though I have three Slingerland snares). Slingerland had no great reputation for quality control even back then, particularly their Set-O-Matic hardware (my tom mounts were made of "pot metal"...stripped out the first time that I really tightened them). Really wasn't happy about DW taking over Gretsch distribution (what's their relationship now?) and now they have the rights to Slingerland. Is DW out for total domination of USA-built drums?
DW also owns Gibraltar Hardware, kind of exited to see Slingerlands with DW quality but also been thinking about this too, DW owning every drum maker on this side of the world.
That is great news that the Slingerland Drum Company is coming back with all the great people at DW who know how to do things right! I have used Slingerland drums because of Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich.As one of the rare Big Band drummer leaders today, I use my Slingerland BR drums that I bought in 1970 to swing and drive my Big band with that great Slingerland sound.Here is a video I just posted of me playing those Slingerland drums with my Big Band ua-cam.com/video/_Q40kq4zx9c/v-deo.html So wonderful to hear this great American drum company is coming back!
Glad to hear the brand was saved from drum company limbo. The guys from Chicago Drum Co. filled the gap with Slingerland inspired drums and I hope they continue to do well. However, it's nice to see a business like DW that has the ability to manufacturer, promote, and service the wider drum community take the reigns.
+stevemaxwelldrums *I wonder what lug technology Drum Workshop will install on the revived Slingerland?* I ran across one-piece long lugs on the ø14"x12" parade snares in my high school days, but extreme-duty tube lugs would work better in terms of shell performance. The drumkit snares deserve better technology than the breakage-prone Zoomatic strainers of the 1950's - ideally, something consistent with the ultra-strong Dunnett R-class three-position release but with the twelve-holes-in-a-row attach for gut, mirrored with a twelve-holes-in-a-row gut guide on the butt clamp.
Never was a fan of the Zoomatic. But don't forget that Slingerland also had the TDR model that extended the snares all the way across the snare bed ala Radio King. It even came available with gut snares that could be individually tensioned. Excellent strainer.
@@rglickdrums I think they are just the distribution point but you may be right. I can never get a straight answer from them. It was a complete turn off to me that the shells are being made in Taiwan.
For the 10 years I played drums professionally (70s), I used Roger Samson/Swivomatic hardware. I purchased a few of the "new" Rogers components, and the materials, processing and workmanship is not even close to the originals.
@@ctrader6 I purchased the new foot pedal a little over a year ago and it's pretty good but there are foot pedals being made today that are superior. If you are going to bring back a company from the past like Rogers or Slingerland a line is going to have to be walked with giving a nod to the past but making the company worthy of what's happening today.
It's not a American drum company coming back to life, it's an existing company slapping the Slingerland name on their drums, I don't understand the excitement over this.
@@BillRayDrums NICE! I am 35-40 mins away from the shop in Ft. Wayne. I've talked to Bernie a couple times (through fb) one of these days I'll get over there!
This is great news for the Slingerland name. Presently on my second set. Purchased new in 1978 a nine piece set.
Can't wait to see what DW will do with Slingerland.
I hope you get to supply the hardware, Steve. All your repro hardware is top-notch.
Steve's stuff is great! Fancy seeing you here T.K.!!
It is truly great news; so long as the parent company stick to the traditions that made Slingerland one of the greatest brands in the industry.
Great news! I own a Slingerland maple set that i custom ordered from the factory back in 1976. They are my pride and joy. Can't wait to see the product they put out.
Oh my God this is wonderful ,wonderful news.First the reincarnation of rogers,now slingerland. I'm sure DW will keep true to the original recipe, can't wait to see the final product,this is a Christmas present in the making for a lot of us drummers. WOW.!!! FINALLY!!! A REALITY.!!! There bringing them back.
It will be interesting to see which Slingerland era is the basis for the new sets.
Maybe Radio Kings as well.
You would think the price range should be in the USA made Gretsch and Ludwig vicinity, to be competitive.
Slingerlands were the best sounding drums, but could improve on their fittings and hardware ,with today’s modern technology.
Best drumming news for years, if done properly.
Awesome news, my first professional kit was a Slingerland kit.
Slingerland is my favorite!!!! Let’s go DW hit it.
Keep waiting with bated breath. Hoping to see what a relaunch will look like.
Awesome news ✌ can't wait to see and hear the new slingerland output ✌
Hey Steve, put me down for acouple radio kings! Note: 1 MUST be in the
elusive finish, "BLAKROME!"
My first purchase will be a radio king to go with my vintage 60’s Slingerland 3 PC kit
Bernie Stone already makes Slingerland drums, 3 ply and 5 ply shells, with the original molds at his place in Indiana. Just not called Slingerland.
Bernie is the man!
Any updates on this?? Haven’t heard anything about it in a while
Any updates when DW will start reproducing the great slingerland drums?? Hopefully soon.!!! I've been waiting for Rogers to release the drum kits for what seems a very long time.Has anybody heard anything?? Please respond,thank you.
Not sure how I feel about this. I had Slinger/Leedy's 1968-72 and preferred Ludwigs then (the Leedy's were cheaper) and play Ludwigs now (though I have three Slingerland snares). Slingerland had no great reputation for quality control even back then, particularly their Set-O-Matic hardware (my tom mounts were made of "pot metal"...stripped out the first time that I really tightened them). Really wasn't happy about DW taking over Gretsch distribution (what's their relationship now?) and now they have the rights to Slingerland. Is DW out for total domination of USA-built drums?
DW also owns Gibraltar Hardware, kind of exited to see Slingerlands with DW quality but also been thinking about this too, DW owning every drum maker on this side of the world.
Put it on the board. YES!
Miss ol Hawkarooo!
Me too Ray. At least Slingerland is comin back!
Wimpy sayz " YES!" too
That is great news that the Slingerland Drum Company is coming back with all the great people at DW who know how to do things right! I have used Slingerland drums because of Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich.As one of the rare Big Band drummer leaders today, I use my Slingerland BR drums that I bought in 1970 to swing and drive my Big band with that great Slingerland sound.Here is a video I just posted of me playing those Slingerland drums with my Big Band ua-cam.com/video/_Q40kq4zx9c/v-deo.html So wonderful to hear this great American drum company is coming back!
Glad to hear the brand was saved from drum company limbo. The guys from Chicago Drum Co. filled the gap with Slingerland inspired drums and I hope they continue to do well. However, it's nice to see a business like DW that has the ability to manufacturer, promote, and service the wider drum community take the reigns.
Peter Stoltman
STONE CUSTOM have the old Slingerland moulds and make fabulous drums, but didn’t own the Slingerland name..
@@roybeckerman9253 that is a fact, Bernie lives about 40 mins away from me.
@@roybeckerman9253 Stonerlands. :D
+stevemaxwelldrums *I wonder what lug technology Drum Workshop will install on the revived Slingerland?* I ran across one-piece long lugs on the ø14"x12" parade snares in my high school days, but extreme-duty tube lugs would work better in terms of shell performance. The drumkit snares deserve better technology than the breakage-prone Zoomatic strainers of the 1950's - ideally, something consistent with the ultra-strong Dunnett R-class three-position release but with the twelve-holes-in-a-row attach for gut, mirrored with a twelve-holes-in-a-row gut guide on the butt clamp.
Never was a fan of the Zoomatic. But don't forget that Slingerland also had the TDR model that extended the snares all the way across the snare bed ala Radio King. It even came available with gut snares that could be individually tensioned. Excellent strainer.
Any updates?
Nothing happened
Happy to see Slingy in what should be good hands. Please, DW, don't do a cheap Mexi reboot!
Good job !!! 👏 😯 🍻
Cool!
I wish they would have been the ones to resurrect Rogers Drums instead of the Taiwanese company that now owns them.
i think its big bang who owns them
@@rglickdrums I think they are just the distribution point but you may be right. I can never get a straight answer from them. It was a complete turn off to me that the shells are being made in Taiwan.
For the 10 years I played drums professionally (70s), I used Roger Samson/Swivomatic hardware. I purchased a few of the "new" Rogers components, and the materials, processing and workmanship is not even close to the originals.
@@ctrader6 I purchased the new foot pedal a little over a year ago and it's pretty good but there are foot pedals being made today that are superior. If you are going to bring back a company from the past like Rogers or Slingerland a line is going to have to be walked with giving a nod to the past but making the company worthy of what's happening today.
@@dancalabrese3523 I totally agree sir.
Do we really need another resurrection of Slingerland??
YES!!!
DW will get it done! I can see the passion
It's not a American drum company coming back to life, it's an existing company slapping the Slingerland name on their drums, I don't understand the excitement over this.
my thoughts exactly, besides Bernie Stone actually owns the original machines.
@@gregmyers3389 Here's one of those machines in action. ua-cam.com/video/rEHmGvamhDc/v-deo.html
Well, if they have the streamline lugs and sticksaver hoops, not to mention shell construction, they'll be recreating an icon.
DW has been pretty good letting the Gretsch factory do their thing in SC. Hopefully they'll have similar respect for what made Slingerland great.
@@BillRayDrums NICE! I am 35-40 mins away from the shop in Ft. Wayne. I've talked to Bernie a couple times (through fb) one of these days I'll get over there!