{"title":"Slingerland","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlingerland Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDiscover the classic American drum heritage of Slingerland at Roadhouse Vintage Vibes. Known for its rich history and distinctive vintage sound, Slingerland has been a defining name in drum manufacturing throughout the golden era of jazz, swing, rock, and early pop music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOur Slingerland collection features carefully selected vintage and pre-owned drum kits, snare drums, and hardware, prized by collectors and drummers for their warm tone, musical responsiveness, and iconic craftsmanship. From legendary Radio King snare drums to classic vintage kit configurations, Slingerland instruments represent some of the most sought-after drums in vintage music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhether you’re a collector, studio drummer, or vintage enthusiast, Slingerland offers authentic character and unmistakable tone that continues to inspire musicians worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eExplore our Slingerland collection and experience true vintage American drum craftsmanship at Roadhouse Vintage Vibes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"slingerland-drumsetsparkling-silver-pearl-60-s","title":"Slingerland Drumset Sparkling Silver Pearl 60`s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlingerland 60s Sparkling Silver Pearl Drum Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22x14\" Bass Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12x8\" Tom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16x16\" Floor Tom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Innovations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduction of the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Stick Saver\"\u003c\/strong\u003e hoops (inward-curved to protect drumsticks) and the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Beaver Tail\"\u003c\/strong\u003e lugs. In 1968, the \u003cstrong\u003eSet-O-Matic\u003c\/strong\u003e tom mounting system was introduced, offering significantly more stability than earlier rail mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1966, Slingerland was in what is known as the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Niles era\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. The shell construction from this period is legendary for its warm, woody, and highly resonant sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of 1966\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e The edges where the drumhead sits were heavily rounded (“baseball bat edges”). This created maximum contact between the head and the wood, producing the characteristic warm vintage tone with less sustain but strong punch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 1966, Slingerland began painting the inside of the shells in a light beige color, often referred to by collectors as the \u003cstrong\u003e“chocolate milk”\u003c\/strong\u003e finish. This was not to conceal poor wood quality, but a standard factory finish from the Niles plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"392\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TMsPChGiAcw\" title=\"1966 Slingerland Shell Set aus Niles, Illinois! Mehr dazu bald! 🥁\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slingerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398698246479,"sku":null,"price":2150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/2182\/4847\/files\/Slingerland_Drumset_Full_Image.heic?v=1776751171"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/2182\/4847\/collections\/slingerland-7033780.png?v=1776894534","url":"https:\/\/roadhouse-shop.com\/en-de\/collections\/slingerland.oembed","provider":"Roadhouse Vintage Vibes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}