Buddy rich 1971 slingerland drums with 4x14 snare part 1 by ken loomer duration. I think the radio king snares were produced the whole time,19951999. Purple chord is a product of beppe quirolis passion for classic and vintage ludwig drums and paiste and istanbul cymbals. The slingerland drum company experts the history of. Vintage 1937 slingerland radio king green sparkle 16x16. This snare drum dates to around 1950 and is in great original condition. These drums sing and have plenty of attack to cut through the mix. Plugins native instruments komplete ultimate izotope rx advanced crane song antares autotune pro many more. Slingerland radio king in snare drums for sale ebay. Slingerland radio king snare drum shell like the original, the shell used to construct these snares is a single piece of steambent maple with reinforcement hoops on both top and bottom.
This drum is pretty remarkable in looks and sound and has lots of bottom without any of the throatiness that some 6. Literally in mint condition, which is a term i rarely, rarely use, and with a radio king snare drum. This 1970s slingerland kit is a great sounding kit. Add to this the 7 radio king snare and you have a really full sounding kit. Puresound pr1416 slingerland radio king 14 inch snarenmat. Slingerlands most famous product line is the radio king series of drums. For more on the slingerland radio king snare, check out the july 2011 issue of modern drummer magazine. Slingerland super gene krupa radio king snare drum a whole lot of clams. Designed as a replacement for vintage 14 slingerland radio king clam shell snare drums, the radio king snare wire has 16 individual strands of premiumgrade steel wire.
Multiple countryman, sansamp classicbass driver, and whirlwind direct boxes gray items normally reside at the studio portland. The 1 and only dave tough on slingerland radio king drums. The slingerland radio king is a snare drum that is from the 1950s. It is guaranteed not to break or you will receive a replacement. Unfollow slingerland radio king to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The nashville era drums were overseen by pat foley,and are highly regarded as far as quality,and the finishes were top notch.
A friend of mine, danny bean, was called and asked if he wanted the drum cases for free. Great deals on slingerland radio king in snare drums. The snares have an overall length of 15 78, and a strand length of 15 from solder point to solder point. Slingerland company timeline and radio king drums sets and slingerland history. Slingerland 1970s mahogany finish with a 24 bass drum 15 ride tom 18 floor tom.
Danelectro jimmy page reissuedanelectro u2 baritonesears silvertone amp and caseneptune shorty 12 string. The shell is stamped september 1941, but the badge indicates a much later date. Early 1940s slingerland hollywood ace swing model radio king. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. This drum has come back to me after the original buyer has had to unfortunately sell a bunch of gear. Deze 14 inch mat is voorzien van 16 snaren voor een.
The legendary slingerland radio king featured snare wires that extended beyond the edges of the snare head, with the end plates of the snare wires attached directly to the throw and the butt. However, it is true that slingerland made snare drums that carried the radio king name, but were not one ply solid shells. Below is a catalog page from 1948, illustrating the new slingerland super gene krupa radio king snare drum. I shopped all the major brands but setttled on the concert kings for the simple fact i could get everything i required for the cost of any other brands basic offering. Slingerland radio king snare drum a brief history ask many drummers what the ultimate snare drum is, the holy grail, the must have, and youll hear the words radio king. There are lots of scratches on the finish of all the drums less on the floor tom.
Primarily, radio king snare drums, 1 of the alltime greatest snare drums in the. The drum has a solid maple shell like on a radio king. Slingerland 7 x 14 radio king snare drum vintage drum center. Slingerland radio king 1956 1959 1956 white marine pearl. The aquarian folks have done a masterful job of creating drumheads which recreate the sound and feel of the original slingerland radio king calfskin drumheads. Slingerland black diamond pearl vintage drum set early 60s. Early 1940s slingerland radio king hollywood ace swing.
Slingerland radio king snare modern drummer magazine. Slingerland nashville era radio kings vintage drums. Perfect for classic rock, ballads or other genres which want a fuller sounding kit. It still features those lovely, fat, maple rerings that help give it that vintage tone. The 16strand puresound snare wires for the legendary radio kings recreate the classic sound of the solid shell drums. The snares made famous by krupa are still going strong, and the priceless tone makes these worthy successors to the radio king title. These drums were introduced in 193637, and remained slingerlands flagship snare drums and drum sets until 1957, when the radio king model briefly disappeared from the product line. The slingerland radio king snare drum is one of the most sought after snare drums on the vintage market. The 1936 swing classic sing, sing, sing, with its primal opening tom tom beats and furious snare drum finale introduced an exciting new approach to drumming. This combination gives a deep, rich tone frequently called the fat sound. When we think of the great vintage slingerland radio king drums we always think of the one ply solid maple shell drums. The drum dates back to the pre1938 radio king era, which coincides closely with the years. Slingerland is an active registered trademark and is not the property of or affiliated with.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Steve maxwell vintage drums radio king slingerland 2216. This snare drum has been a best seller since it was introduced and remains highly popular among players and. Fender 65 deluxe reissue 1930s slingerland radio king drumset. My first kit was a slingerland and i remember how they sounded. However, it is identical to the 1940 catalog illustration see above. Puresound vintage series slingerland radio king clam shell. Slingerland radio king snare drum musicians friend. Slingerland classic rock kit mixed by alan moulder the. The underrated slingerland sound king snare drum remains one of the best quality cob chromeoverbrass snare drums ever built. We still have the original heads, as they were on the drums when we started the renovation project.
Slingerland radio king 3 piece 40s slingerland 3 piece 60s slingerland 26 concert bass 60s. This stunning slingerland student radio king arrived at the shop in great condition. Vintage snare drums online ludwig, slingerland, leedy. New listing slingerland black diamond pearl vintage drum set early 60s. For slingerland radio king with clamshell throwoff. The history of slingerland drums the vintage drum guide shows you slingerland finishes, slingerland drum badges, slingerland drum set catalog pages, slingerland snare drum catalog pages and the most complete slingerland history all on one vintage drum web site.
Rather than being a solid shell drum, this student model is a 3 ply shell. Tama vt52ks silverstar accel driver 5 piece shell kit drum set. I have a 6 12 deep nashville radio king and it is one of my favorite snares by far. Real radio king snares had solid oneply steambent maple shells student radio king was the designation sling used for entry level wood snares in the 40s and 50s. Puresound vintage series snare wires slingerland radio. Call steve at 6308656849 to inquire about purchasding this extremely rare, historic instrument. Well, not only was the studio king set in those cases, but also a slingerland buddy rich signature set that had never been touched.
Reference to their product names and parts numbers is intended for object identification purposes only and does not imply any connection to, nor ownership by or affiliation with. Vintage drums, vintage music, snare drum, drum kits, drummers, percussion, music instruments, king, engine. I have one of those as well and i seem to be using it a lot lately. Slingerland radio king early 1950s era the vintage drumyard. These drums were introduced in 1935, and remained slingerlands flagship snare drums and drum sets until 1957, when the radio king model briefly disappeared from the product line. The drum was offered in one size and one color, with chromium being the only plating option. Slingerland studio king drum set conway arkansas cloud. This powerful drum sound was being hammered out by the legendary gene krupa. See more ideas about vintage drums, drums and drum kits. This web site is purely a slingerland dedication site about slingerland history and the slingerland radio king.
The included snare is a particular sonic highlight. The drum is a 14 drum in diameter, although since im not a drum nerd i dont really know what kinds of materials the drum is made form. These slingerland drums always sound incredible, check out our web listing. Puresound vintage series slingerland radio king cl. Mine isnt as pretty as yours, but its still a great drum. P urple chords mission is to source and sell key collectable pieces from the classic and modern era of ludwig and paiste productions and istanbul cymbals. The chrome is really, really clean and the shell is perfect. Radio king bass drums and tomtoms were made from mahogany, with maple reinforcement hoops. Of course, there are many other classic drum producers which we cant ignore either, and we do have some pieces from.
His instrument of choice was the newest offering from the. A rare drum set with sizes 15 ride is a concert tom 18 floor tom with four legs and a 24 bass drum. Will hold a thinner sized beater rod or a rod with a nick in it ok or rebore easily. We have a lot of slingerland history available for people to learn about slingerland drums, slingerland badges, slingerland hardware and slingerland shells. Special thanks to slingerland expert brooks tegler for pointing out a previous post here of a photo represented to be the same dave tough on slingerland radio king drums was actually dave tough on. Other features include a heavy throwoff, 16strand snares, coated white batter heads, and clear snare heads. The drum came in a variety of sizes, including the extremely rare 4 x 14 that is pictured here. Krupas 30s radio king drumset was the first modern kit, defining the format we still follow today and the best thing about that. The slingerland drum experts is the source for slingerland drum company history and slingerland radio king drums. This slingerland radio king model snare drum has rich, fat tone and extra power. Slingerland super gene krupa radio king snare drum a whole lot. Gene krupa played slingerland radio kings throughout his career, and they were the drums that buddy rich was playing when he went to that great gig in the sky. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
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