Slingerland Gene Krupa Radio King 6.5x14" 8-Lug 3-Ply Maple Shell Snare Drum 3-Pt Strainer 1940s White Marine Pearl

Up for your consideration & buying pleasure is an awesome 1940s Cloud Brass Badge, “KRUPA” Model Slingerland “Radio King“ Snare Drum, Sporting a beautiful White Marine Pearl.

An Older geometric Re-wrapped

WMP-BMP - finish that is similar to the original Pattern.

~ 3-Ply Maple Shell ~ Solid Maple Re-Rings
1-Extra hole or modifications~.



A very attractive Slingerland KRUPA Model, this 40s RK has the desirable 3-point MODERN 1-Extended Bridge with Ludwig butt plateThat fits 2 of the original 6 factory holes & Slingy Snare Wires. 

This snare has a Solid Beautiful white/blue marine pearl Finish
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There are no issues associated with playing and age.
 This finish is very clear, buffed to-a beautiful white/bluish Antique Satin. The seam is held up tightly Just like it left the Chicago factory many years ago.

Nickel center streamline lugs and hardware Installed.



 As collectors, we refer to this snare in Slingerland’s Catalog as the ”KRUPA MODEL”.  
The 40s Slingerland’s Catalog describes this snare as the New “Gene Krupa“ Model.

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This snare has the 6.5”x14” Solid 1-Ply Maple Shell with the renown original Krupa -“3-point” strainer design.
No extra holes. Also, if desired you can install the Original Extended Snare wires, to accommodate the RK snare set-up


History: The first “Krupa” model Radio King cataloged, technically had the 3-point strainer,
8-Streamlined lugs and was 
6.5 x14“. The later “Hollywood Ace Model” was 7x14” equipped with 
16-small beaver-tail lugs.  
 Slingerland also added a “Buddy Rich,” Center lug model with 
8-center lugs, simple butt plate. And later a 16-Lug model, simple butt plate to their Catalog.



This RK Snare Drum is Sporting the original Art Deco Late 40s Brass ”Coud” Badge.

Original Brass grommet installed with Cloud Badge

In addition, this R.K.snare is in Very Good condition and mostly original with two “New” Remo plastic drum heads. A very nice 3-Ply Maple shell & heads go on fine.



The Vintage WMP finish has that Old School Antique Finish vibe that “Slingerland” made popular along with their SPARKLING PEARL finishes. 

Also, the finish has the beautiful Antique pattern. And, this finish has stayed very vibrant showing great coloration & condition. There are MINOR imperfections from age & usage.

 Again The Seam is very tight and solid. 




Please read this article in Not So Modern Drummer Magazine, July 31st 2016 edition on line reading for more in depth history on the “Super Krupa“ Radio King Model, “‘Clam Shell‘ snare drum!



Overall, the hardware is a combination of new & original.
 These wmp finishes are very hard to find without issues in such decent condition.



If you have been searching for a matching RK snare for a late 40s Slingerland Kit, or just want to add a Classic Vintage Snare, this drum would be a great choice.



The shell construction is the desirable, 3-Ply, Solid Maple reinforcing hoops. A very cool Maple Shell, that is beautiful inside-and out!

There are stamps from a Music Store Drum Shop on the inside shell.

Many Radio Kings were made with the 3-Ply shell.



This drum is equipped with New CHROME Full Flanged Chrome Over Steel, Stick Chopper rims.


These rims are similar to the old school double flanged variety.

All HARDWARE IS NEW-CHROME PLATED AND LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!

A very nice “in round” solid Maple shell, as heads go on decently.

NOTE: sometime in this snare drums life, someone put a light stain coat and clear lacquer on the inside Solid Maple Shell.

The 8 stream-lined lugs are Crafted in Art Deco design and fashion. All lugs are in new, working condition.

Again, the New after Market 3-point RK-Slingy Strainer works and functions beautifully with attached throw Handle.



The dual black factory muffler functions flawlessly.
 SLINGERLAND 16- strand snare wires are installed.



This Drum has that great Radio King sound, wonderful dynamic response, with great warm sensitivity & tonality, cutting through all band instruments.


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.

Please Note: All International Buyers must contact me first to confirm all shipping charges.
USPS International shipping varies according to Country and Destination.

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.