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Slingerland Hollywood Ace 1962 5.5"x14" Snare Black Diamond Pearl Finish.
Very Good Condition, Great Sound!
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Slingerland Drum Company was founded by Henry Heanon "H.H." Slingerland in 1912. Production of drums was started in 1927 and The first Slingerland drum kits came out in 1928.
Over the years Slingerland made the iconic kits and snare drums such as the Radio King and Studio King lines. By the 1960's Slingerland were producing equally impressive build and sound quality drums to the likes of Ludwig with a great roster of high caliber players using them
Players such as Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Louis Belson, Peter Erskine, Neal Peart, Nigel Olson and Phil Rudd have all used Slingerland during their professional careers. Today many professional players will have at least one Radio King in their snare collection and the drums are still very desirable for both serious players and collectors on the vintage market.
DESCRIPTION
This snare is in mint condition, spent its life in Hollywood studio, used as a back-up and add-on tones for movie recordings, pure Americana. These snare were marketed and sold as "advanced student snare" or Student Deluxe Models. The finish came in White Pearl, Yellow Pearl and Black Pearl/Oyster like finishes.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Model Name: Slingerland 1962 Hollywood Ace
- Size: 5.5"x14"
- Number of Lugs: 8
- Shell: Mahogany/poplar
- Number of Ply: 3 ply shell with maple reinforcement hoops.
- Year: 1962
- Manufacturer: Slingerland
- Origin: Chicago, Illinois, USA.