Are Slingerland Drums Any Good?

Slingerland: Very warm sound, solid hardware except for the floor tom leg mounts (they do not kindly suffer overtightening), best chrome of probably any U.S. drum, one of the best deals in vintage instruments of any kind. Unless you grossly overpay, I can't see anybody being unhappy with a Slingy kit.

Are Slingerland good drums?

“No question Slingerland is one of the great American drum brands,” said DW President and CEO Chris Lombardi. “It's also near and dear to my father's heart. He played Slingerland, as did many of his friends and fellow drummers. The history is undeniable.”

Are Slingerland Drums valuable?

Yes, your drum is a collectible. The Slingerland Radio King has long been in the limelight, but a drum need not be such a classic model in order to qualify as a collectible. ... Having some photos or a more detailed description of your snare drum and its condition would make it easier to pinpoint its exact value.