Gibson '67 Flying V, User Manual

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Modern Jazz in
Green Glitter Finish
Slingerland drums have shaped the very identity of drums
and drummers – leading the evolution from novelty sound
effects to the modern drum kit, from ornamental
percussionists to star soloists. Founded by music
teacher H.H. Slingerland in 1912, the company
first offered drums in 1928. Slingerland rose
to the top of the drum world with the introduction of
the Radio King snare and the debut of legendary
drummer Gene Krupa as a Slingerland artist. Krupa’s
flamboyant style – personal as well as musical –
symbolized a new breed of drummers, and he brought
the drummer and the drum kit into the spotlight for
the first time. Slingerland’s rich legacy was
almost lost in the 1990s, but Gibson rescued
the company in 1994. Today, Slingerland carries
on the famous tradition of the greatest American
drum maker.
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