Slingerland Gene Krupa Radio King Limited 6.5x14" Snare Drum #44 of 200 SLFP6514SMK016-LTD White Marine Pearl

Slingerland Gene Krupa Limited Edition Radio King Snare Drum, 6.5 x 14",

White Marine Pearl with Nickel Hardware.

Model # SLFP6514SMK016-LTD

#44 of 200 total produced worldwide.

Numbered and signed on the shell's inside by DW founder Don Lombardi, with an accompanying certificate of authenticity.

A collectible, limited edition snare for the drummer who put drums on the map.

The Radio King was a defining sound of 20th century popular music and the artist who played it, Gene Krupa, made it legendary. Limited to 200 units, the new Slingerland Gene Krupa Radio King Snare Drum was built with similar passionate drive and craft that inspired Gene to bring drums to the front of every stage he played on, all the way to Carnegie Hall.

Features:

• Steam-bent solid Maple shell
• Period-correct Nickel-plated hardware
• Nickel-over-Brass, Stick Chopper hoops
• Ships with premium calfskin batter head
• Includes Radio King snare case

Product Overview

One cannot mention Slingerland Drums without mentioning the mighty Gene Krupa. Continuing in the iconic brands rebirth, Slingerland Drums is proud to release the Limited-Edition Gene Krupa Radio King Snare Drum.

Considered the first superstar of the drum set, Gene Krupa endorsed Slingerland Drums for his whole career and became nearly synonymous with the brand. Limited to 200 units, Gene's collectible 6.5x14 snare drum will feature a period-correct design starting with a steam-bent, solid North American maple shell handcrafted at Craviotto Music City Workshop and cut with an original 30-degree rounded bearing edge for rich and deep warmth.

Complete with nickel-plated hardware featuring the vintage 3-Point Strainer for precise snare wire control, Nickel-over-Brass Stick Chopper hoops, and engraved Radio King logos, this snare delivers both vintage aesthetics and classic performance. Each snare will be numbered, shipped with a calfskin head, a custom Radio King-branded case, a certificate signed by DW founder Don Lombardi, and a Gene Krupa Postcard.

This snare will be available in one color and size, so dont miss an opportunity to own part of drumming history. Thank you, Gene.

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