ATTENTION: all Slingerland and BUDDY RICH fans!
Here is the matching ‘BDP ‘Artist’ Model!

A Solid 1-Ply Maple Shell snare drum for your BDP kit!

Up for your consideration & buying pleasure is a Beautiful 1960s Slingerland ‘Artist’ Model Snare Drum In gorgeous Black Diamond Sparkling Pearl.


Please Note: There maybe some shadows and reflections that are captured in these photos on the Black Diamond finish & Inside Shell are NOT in the actual finish.

This 1960s Artist Snare Drum is sporting the original Black & Gold Niles, Illinois Small Oval Brass Badge

In addition, this snare is in excellent condition and mostly all original except for new drum heads & with beautiful triple chrome plated chrome hardware.



This Vintage BDP has a wonderful vibrant coloration with no minor fade.

 This is the ‘old school’ wrap finish. 
Also, this Pearl Finish is a beautiful example of Slingerland’s attention to detail.
 It’s very hard to find this finish with no significant fading.
No scratches and overall super clean!


The Tension Rods are originals, along with washers.


Again, these Black Diamond Pearl finishes are hard to find in such great condition without any coloration issues!



If you have been searching for a matching BR Artist Model snare for your Slingerland Kit this drum would be a great choice.



This maple shell is nicely “In Round” and 
5.5”x14”.  The Artist Model has the ‘Solid‘

1-Ply Maple Shell construction, beautiful Maple Interior shell with solid maple reinforcing hoops. 

The bearing edges are all excellent & factory original. 
There is no re-ring separation and a very nice clear maple interior, with Black Diamond Pearl Finish on the Exterior. This model is made in mid 1960s w/beautiful inside Maple wood grain incorporated in the shell.



Many Artist models were made with the 3-Ply shell.

 The Solid Maple Shells are more rare to find, & sounds Fantastic.

This drum is sporting the 8-Lug, SoundKing Stick Savers, Chrome over Brass hoops.
 All of this hardware is Triple Chrome Plated as well.

The Lugs are the Beautifully Crafted Soundking Center Variety that are in excellent working condition.
 No cracks or fatigue.



The throw-off is the desirable Zoomatic that works and functions beautifully!



The Zoomatic Strainer does have a replacement knob. And it functions beautifull.
A very nice Slingerland Extended Butt Plate design that functions perfectly.

 After market snare wires with soldered metal snare wires and string is equipped.


The single Slingerland factory muffler is beautiful & functions flawlessly.

 This Drum has that great Slingerland Vintage sound, wonderful dynamic response, great staccato stick articulation with wonderful warm tonality.



Please view and scrutinize all of the photos. 

Also, ask any and all questions before committing to a purchase.

I will be happy to answer all questions.

Sold “As Is” no refunds. 

Important Note:
All INTERNATIONAL Buyers, PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING PURCHASE.

I need to confirm International shipping charges with you before purchasing!
I need to verify and make certain the shipping charges are correct and apply to your Country.  
There are major price differences according to your particular Country and Services.

If this is not followed up, I will not be able to ship the Drum without Proper Shipping Charges being completed and CORRECT PAYMENT!