(Book). Slingerland is one of the greatest drum companies of all-time. Rob Cook has lovingly compiled the Slingerland story, with detailed chapters on the family, the Boston background, the company through the decades, Slingerland endorsees and personnel, the Gretsch/HSS era, Gibson's acquisition, and much more. The book features a detailed dating guide, classic ads and catalog pages, and lots of stunning full-color and B&W photos throughout.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. B/W Photographs (illustrator). 2'nd Printing. These 295 pages are in part a catalogue for Slingerland percussion instruments. To that end there is a dating guide going back to 1934. What era is the drum i just bought from ? There is also a very broad photo galleery of famous (or not) drummers : Cozy Cole, Frank Sehrer,and Barrett Deems are examples. There is a multi-page biography on Gene Krupa including his relationships with Benny Goodman and Sanford E. Moeller. Read more about : Timpani, Hide Beaters, marimba, Wood shells, XZoomatic Strainer, manufacturing, Leedy, endorsees, Peter Erskine, and Novak Drum Supply. INDEX included. Choc-a-bloc with b/w photos. Some in colour. Lots of tabular data that would aid researchers. Even a Slingerland family tree which emphasizes Harry Heanon Slingerland - born 1875. Cond : Paper wrapper is black with white and pink lettering. Cover image is of a snare drum (close-up) from the 1928 to 1933 period. Edges rubbed, spine fine. Clean and bright. No names , creases, nor marks. Binding tight. Excellent reference. Quote (p. 108) : " Although Conn was the second largest independent U.S. manufacturer of band instruments at the time with net sales of $28.9 million in the fiscal year ending April 30, 1968, the company's bottom line was miserable.The net profit for the same period was ._._._. ." Size: 4to. Seller Inventory # 008647
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Seller: Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Second printing. 290pp. Quarto [27.5 cm] Illustrated wraps with mild surface rubbing. A comprehensive history of one of the most important families and companies in the history of drumming. Seller Inventory # 66971
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