“Jamo Special” Slingerland Radio King 7×14 Birdseye Sunburst. The Jaimo Special. “Lyn Swan” Back-Gold Sunburst 7×14 Radio King. Single ply shell refinished in black and gold sunburst. 45 degree edge. The drum was re-built in 1979 and named “Lynn Swann” to commemorate the Pittsburg Steelers victory in Super Bowl XIV. Rogers butt plate, Sonor T/O. … Read More

Slingerland 1940s Rolling Bomber 7×14 WMP. This old war hero deserves a medal! This was Slingerland’s response to WWll metal rationing. Most of the typical metal parts were re-designed in wood resulting in these extremely unique instruments with their own unique sound. This one probably spent some time in the trenches but emerged relatively un-scathed, … Read More

Slingerland Green Sparkle Cloud Badge 7×14 Radio King. Original green sparkle finish. Excellent shape, 1 ply maple shell, tight seam and just the slightest freckling in the sparkle. Nickel hardware, engraved hoop, 3 point throw off (missing extension arm). All original. PRICE $995.00 SINGLE CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

“Jamo Special” Slingerland Radio King 7×14 Birdseye Sunburst. Another Jamo hot-rodded Radio King. These Jamo customized drums were a “secret weapon” for the top drummers in who were lucky enough to get their hands on one. Untold millions of records were sold that were supported by a Jamo Special snare drum. This one was finished … Read More

“Jamo Special” Slingerland Radio King 7×14 Natural Finish. Another Jamo hot-rodded Radio King. Untold millions of records were sold that were supported by a Jamo Special snare drum. This one has all the original lugs, rods, badge, throw off and butt plate. Pat Foley refinished the maple shell in a beautiful natural stain. Jamo added … Read More

Slingerland 7×14 Radio King. Custom Red Paint by Tommy Winkler. A very early custom paint job by the now legendary custom drum guru, Tommy Winkler. Early in his career Winkler did most of Jamo’s custom paint jobs. This drum has all original parts however some of the nickel tension rods have been replaced with chrome. … Read More

“Jamo Special” Slingerland Radio King 5.5×14 Sunburst. Another Jamo hot-rodded Radio King. These Jamo customized drums were a “secret weapon” for the top drummers who were lucky enough to get their hands on one. Untold millions of records were sold that were supported by a Jamo Special snare drum. This one has 8 Rocket lugs, … Read More

Jaimo Special Slingerland Sunburst 5.5×14 Radio King. Single ply shell refinished in sunburst. 45 degree edge. Original holes have been filled. The Sunburst finish was the most popular finish amongst the Jamo Specials. Rogers butt plate, Sonor T/O. Cast hoops. PRICE $2,995.00. Serious offers considered. SINGLE CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE.

Slingerland 7×14 Black Diamond Pearl Radio King. Original!  Brass cloud badge. Solid maple shell. Nickel hardware. Engraved hoops. 16 lugs with a Clamshell throw-off. Great shape. It looks like some of the internal screws and washers are non-original. Otherwise no issues. The photos depict the condition accurately. PRICE $995.00. Serious offers considered. SINGLE CLICK PHOTO TO … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Slingerland 1960 6 lug 5.5×14 #109 AUTHENTICATED! $425.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Another great student model snare that was worthy of one of the greatest drum collections in the world. Serial #52976. All original. Nothing broken, missing or altered. Watch out! This student may show the teacher a … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Slingerland Green Sparkle 5×14 Radio King. #27. AUTHENTICATED! $699.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Green, clean and mean!! The Slingerland Radio King has long been recognized as one of the greatest snare drums ever made. It’s distinctive “honking” rimshots and articulate sensitivity are just a couple of reasons this … Read More

From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Includes a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic Firth Quiet Riot drumsticks. Certificate of authenticity signed by Regina Banali. Beautiful 60s Slingerland drum kit in original Red Sparkle finish with clear beige interiors. Drums are in excellent shape, with original hardware and mounts, no extra holes. No … Read More

From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Includes a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic Firth Quiet Riot drumsticks. Certificate of authenticity signed by Regina Banali. Early 70s 3 Slingerland Kit all original recovered in beautiful White Marine Pearl finish. See Frankie playing this set in the video below and check out his Facebook … Read More

From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. Includes a pair of Frankie’s signature Vic Firth Quiet Riot drumsticks. Certificate of authenticity signed by Regina Banali. Really cool and original Slingerland Radio King in faded Gold Sparkle with nickel hardware. Combination of Aquarian American Vintage and original calfskin heads. Drums are in good shape. … Read More

Frankie Banali’s Slingerland 4×13″ Blue Sparkle Picollo Snare. #45 EXCELLENT! AUTHENTICATED! $499.00 From the collection of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. No issues. All original. Nothing missing or altered. 3 point throw-off, gated bottom hoop, 6 lugs which is standard for a 13″ snare. Super rare drum in really great shape! Chrome is gleaming. There’s … Read More

Buddy Rich’s 1968 Slingerland Drum Set, $32,995.00 This set was acquired from Barbara Belle, a popular songwriter and music publisher in the 1960s and 1970s. She also managed artists including Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Belle gave this set to her lawyer, Arthur Munisteri in exchange for legal services. Munisteri in turn gave the set … Read More

Slingerland Radio King 1950s 5×14 WMP, Excellent!, $1,195.00 This drum screams of Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. The drum is excellent condition with nothing broken, missing or modified. 3 point strainer. The shell and white marine pearl finish are excellent. The drum does show some slight signs of wear. The nickel plated hardware is clean … Read More

Slingerland 1940s WMP Cannister Throne. Excellent! $995 I’m pretty sure, just by looking at this beautiful canister throne, that it is a Slingerland throne made in the 1940s. There are no badges or serial #s, which is normal for that era so I can’t be positive. Regardless, it’s an extremely nice canister in remarkable shape. … Read More

Carmine Appice’s Purple Leopard Slingerland Complete Set, Perfect!! $12,995 This one of a kind 2008 Slingerland Radio King set was custom made for groundbreaking rock drummer Carmine Appice. The entire set is made up of Slingerland Radio King shells with thick maple reinforcing rings. This is the only complete set of Radio Kings made by Slingerland … Read More

Nothing says “vintage” like White Marine Pearl. This 1964 Slingerland Hollywood Ace snare drum is a real beauty. No issues. All original. Finish is slightly yellowed and super shiny. Hardware is in great shape with only some minor scratching and pitting.  I cleaned some rust off of the lever on the throw off. Nothing broken, … Read More

This is a very rare, early 5×14″ with the early Chicago script badge. This was the first Chicago script badge and the only Slingerland badge to ever have the looped “S” (geek alert!!) The drum is in excellent condition. There are some minor chips in the Duco finish. Excellent color, nickel hardware is clean with … Read More

Here is a sweet old snare. This drum probably cut it’s teeth in the south side of Chicago in a smokey jazz joint during the late 1950s. This drum has so much mokie that it’s cracking through the finish. The drum is in fantastic condition. No holes or modifications. 100% original. Nickel hardware with a … Read More