Slingerland Drums

djanogil · 3rd April 2007

Has anyone tried the new Slingerland kits?
I can get very good prices on them and would like to hear opinions on them.

Thanks.

J

ToneBender67 · 3rd April 2007

They've been in and out of business several times over the last 15 years. People pay big bucks for the reissue Radio King snares, they seem to be made like the old ones (1-ply, steam bent, etc) but I know nothing about the newer sets except they didn't sell well.

drumkideric · 3rd April 2007

I have had good experience with Slingerland kits. They are pretty solid.

djanogil · 4th April 2007

This is the kit I'm thinking of
******//www.gibson.com/Products/Sling...ew%20Standard/

worm · 4th April 2007

if you're going for an old sound why not get an old kit?

mind you, i played on a radio king reissue snare and it did sound very nice

djanogil · 4th April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm

if you're going for an old sound why not get an old kit?

mind you, i played on a radio king reissue snare and it did sound very nice

If I get 50% discount why not getting a new one?

ToneBender67 · 5th April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by djanogil

If I get 50% discount why not getting a new one?

Because an old set will slay it in sound. May even run you less then 50% off new.

worm · 5th April 2007

its difficult to judge something properly when you find a good deal like that. trust your ears and ask yourself if you REALLY like the sound of it. try a few other kits at the same time if possible to get a good perspective. and yeah, old kits are often a lot cheaper than brand new top of the line ones.

by the way, do you happen to know any vintage drum stores in france?

djanogil · 6th April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm

by the way, do you happen to know any vintage drum stores in france?

No not really, there is one second hand store in Paris, but It's not specialised in Vintage instruments, sorry..

Drumsound · 6th April 2007

Looking at thta link it mentions "The shell has a custom lay-up laminate configuration to give the drum more consistent response and strength - strong enough to make a sound-dampening reinforcement ring and internal strength rings unnecessary." This is all well and good, and may make for a good sounding drum set. But, it will NOT sound like a vintage Slingerland drum set. The reinforcing rings and fairly round baring edges of the old Slingerland sets are a mojor part of the sound.

yumdrum · 6th April 2007

It won't sound like vintage kits, but i have played this kit and it does sound pretty good. defintely a newer sound.

RoundBadge · 6th April 2007

Ive recorded the newer ones..
Nothing groundbreaking,they sound just like a nicely made kit with new Keller shells.
My buddy had an edorsement deal and got a couple sets from them,told me they do use Kellers
classic looks.but not the old slingy sound
nice drums..waay overpriced for what they are,but with the discount could be a decent way to go.
I put a nice set together just like that for a friend with after market slingy lugs /hoops/BDP wrap for about 700 bucks..

3rd April 2007	#1
djanogil Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Paris Posts: 955 Thread Starter	Slingerland Drums Has anyone tried the new Slingerland kits? I can get very good prices on them and would like to hear opinions on them. Thanks. J

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Drumsound Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 5,185	Looking at thta link it mentions "The shell has a custom lay-up laminate configuration to give the drum more consistent response and strength - strong enough to make a sound-dampening reinforcement ring and internal strength rings unnecessary." This is all well and good, and may make for a good sounding drum set. But, it will NOT sound like a vintage Slingerland drum set. The reinforcing rings and fairly round baring edges of the old Slingerland sets are a mojor part of the sound. __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! Follow me on TWITTER! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! It's only inches on the reel to reel

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3rd April 2007	#2
ToneBender67 Gear nut Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 148	They've been in and out of business several times over the last 15 years. People pay big bucks for the reissue Radio King snares, they seem to be made like the old ones (1-ply, steam bent, etc) but I know nothing about the newer sets except they didn't sell well.

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drumkideric Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 591	I have had good experience with Slingerland kits. They are pretty solid.

4th April 2007	#4
djanogil Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Paris Posts: 955 Thread Starter	This is the kit I'm thinking of ******//www.gibson.com/Products/Sling...ew%20Standard/

4th April 2007	#5
worm Gear addict Joined: Oct 2006 Location: lake district Posts: 334	if you're going for an old sound why not get an old kit? mind you, i played on a radio king reissue snare and it did sound very nice

5th April 2007	#8
worm Gear addict Joined: Oct 2006 Location: lake district Posts: 334	its difficult to judge something properly when you find a good deal like that. trust your ears and ask yourself if you REALLY like the sound of it. try a few other kits at the same time if possible to get a good perspective. and yeah, old kits are often a lot cheaper than brand new top of the line ones. by the way, do you happen to know any vintage drum stores in france?

6th April 2007	#11
yumdrum Lives for gear Joined: May 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,065	It won't sound like vintage kits, but i have played this kit and it does sound pretty good. defintely a newer sound.

6th April 2007	#12
RoundBadge Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles ,Ca. Posts: 8,853	Ive recorded the newer ones.. Nothing groundbreaking,they sound just like a nicely made kit with new Keller shells. My buddy had an edorsement deal and got a couple sets from them,told me they do use Kellers classic looks.but not the old slingy sound nice drums..waay overpriced for what they are,but with the discount could be a decent way to go. I put a nice set together just like that for a friend with after market slingy lugs /hoops/BDP wrap for about 700 bucks..