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Up for your consideration & buying pleasure is a Beautiful 1940s Slingerland Radio King Snare Drum.

This RK Snare Drum is equipped with the original Brass 40s Cloud Badge.

In addition, this R.K.snare is in excellent condition and completely all original.

The Vintage finish is Blue & Silver Duco, two tone Lacquer.

This painted finish is the old school nitrocellulose Lacquer. Also, This finish is in great condition with no flaking or chipping issues. It has a few scratches and minor chips, but overall very nice.
These Duco finishes are hard to find in such great condition.

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

The shell construction is 5.5”x14”. This RK has the 3-Ply Mahogany shell with solid maple reinforcing hoops.
Many Radio Kings where made with the 3-Ply shell.

This drum is sporting the full flanged Nickel over brass rims.
No Engraving on top rim.
All other hardware is Nickel Plated as well.

The Lugs are the Beautiful Crafted Art Deco, center Streamlines that are in excellent working condition.
No cracks or fatigue.

The throw-off is the desirable
3-Point Strainer that works and functions beautifully!

A very nice Slingerland simple design Butt Plate, functions perfectly.

The dual factory muffler functions flawlessly.

Original Slingerland snare wires are installed.

This Drum has that great Radio King sound, wonderful dynamic response, with great 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.

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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Listed6 years ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Radio King 5.5”x14”
Finish
  • Blue & Silver Duco Painted Lacquer
Categories
Year
  • 1940s
Made In
  • United States

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J. Dean's - A & I - Antique Drum Shop

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