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Robert Zildjian of Sabian Cymbals call "The Slingerland Book" "A great history of one of the most important families and companies in the history of drumming." 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 also includes a detailed dating guide, classic ads and catalog pages, lots of full-color photos, and more!
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The Slingerland Book
Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, Canada
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
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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The Slingerland Book
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Rebeats Publications, Alma, MI, 1996
ISBN 10: 1888408006
ISBN 13: 9781888408003
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Seller: Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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