Slingerland Drums

The Slingerland Drum Company is a historic drum company that is linked to the rich history of jazz drumming. The company was founded by Henry Heanon "H.H." Slingerland (1875–1946) in 1912. Production of drums was started in 1927 in answer to the entry of the Ludwig & Ludwig drum company into the banjo market. The first Slingerland drum kits came out in 1928. Slingerland established an extensive dealer network throughout the U.S.

The Slingerland drum company's manufacturing plant was later moved from Chicago proper to the outer suburbs. The company remained in the Slingerland family until 1970. In the 1970s and 1980s, Slingerland changed ownership multiple times until it was acquired from Gretsch by the Gibson musical instruments company in 1994. Slingerland still exists and offers a variety of drum sets, including Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich signature sets.

Slingerland now operates in Conway, Arkansas.