 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2024) |
 | |
| Formerly | Slingerland Banjo Company |
|---|---|
| Company type | Privately held company (1913–late 1970s) Brand (late 1970s–present) |
| Industry | Musical instruments |
| Founded | 1913 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA |
| Founder | Henry Heanon Slingerland |
| Headquarters | , 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. After ceasing operation in the early 1980s, Slingerland was acquired by Gibson, who briefly revived it and owned it until November 2019, before selling Slingerland to DW Drums, who announced the intention of re-launching the brand.[1][2] Slingerland is strongly associated with jazz drummers, such as Gene Krupa[3] and Buddy Rich, who played signature instruments made by the company. Although primarily known for its drums, in the 1930s Slingerland also produced electric and acoustic guitars, violins, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles.
- ^ Grizzle, Nicolas (2019-11-26). "DW Buys Slingerland Drum Company from Gibson". DRUM! Magazine. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ "DW Announces Acquisition of Slingerland from Gibson". reverb.com. 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ ""Gene Krupa - Drum Kit Set-Up"". Archived from the original on 2014-04-20. Retrieved 2014-12-15.