1938-1940 Slingerland Radio King 5-Piece Trap Set – 29" Bass – Original Blue & Silver Duco – Complete w/ Epic Pedal – All As-Is. Completely original, all-matching 1938–1940 Slingerland Radio King 5-piece “trap set” in the classic factory Blue & Silver Duco lacquer. This is untouched pre-war Chicago production (confirmed by the brass “cloud” badges on every drum, #967 “Speedy Sure Hold” three-point strainer on the Radio King snare, streamline lugs, solid-maple snare shell with reinforcement rings, and matching hardware throughout). Exact measured sizes (hoop-to-hoop): • Bass Drum: 29" • Snare Drum: 14½" (Radio King model with “SLINGERLAND RADIO KING” stamped hoop) • Toms: 13½", 14¾", and 16¾" Everything is being sold completely as-is — original heads, original patina, no cleaning, no reconditioning, no new skins, no restoration of any kind. The Blue & Silver Duco shows honest 85+ year-old factory wear with natural checking and flaking — exactly how serious collectors prefer these untouched golden-era kits. Includes the full original hardware package: • Slingerland “Epic” cast-iron bass drum pedal (ornate footboard, fully functional, stamped “SLINGERLAND PAT. PEND. U.S.A.”) • Original Slingerland tripod cymbal stand with vintage brass cymbal • Factory Slingerland T-handle drum key • All original tension rods, spurs, and spare hardware shown in the photos The shells are solid, silght delamination at the seam of the base drum. Hoops are true, and existing hardware works perfectly. These drums still deliver that legendary Radio King tone that built Slingerland’s reputation. This is a rare, fully documented pre-war Chicago Radio King trap set with all the correct period stands and accessories — very few complete matching outfits from 1938–1940 survive in this unrefinished condition. Local pickup preferred in San Diego, CA (or I can pack and ship at buyer’s expense using Reverb’s discounted rates). Serious inquiries only — this is a genuine piece of drumming history, not a project kit. Price: $2,895 (or best offer) Shipping: Buyer pays actual cost Returns: Sold as-is,
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