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1960 Slingerland "Radio King" Capri Pearl

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RK, Capri Pearl w/ lots of gold strands, Chicago badge , c.1960. Has reproduction strainer handle. This snare is part of a "Gene Krupa Deluxe Ensemble", 22,13,16, snare. My favorite kit, I let friends use it for special performances by request.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Very nice! That handle is a little different than the repros I've seen. Who makes it? How well does it work? Jim Petty should be sending one of his to me within a month, but I'm still curious.

Thanks,

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
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Posted on 12 years ago
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From tdennis

RK, Capri Pearl w/ lots of gold strands, Chicago badge , c.1960. Has reproduction strainer handle. This snare is part of a "Gene Krupa Deluxe Ensemble", 22,13,16, snare. My favorite kit, I let friends use it for special performances by request.

Really...can we be friends.......kidding.You have a whole kit in that wrap.........lucky dog.I wish someone would make that or Rogers mardi gras wrap,I have some 60's Ludwig orphans that need covering.Beautiful drum.Cool Dude

Steve B

Posted on 12 years ago
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I must have bought the handle over 10 years ago, & can't remember a thing, except it was the first generation of reproductions($15). It's solid metal & stronger than the original.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From tdennis

I must have bought the handle over 10 years ago, & can't remember a thing, except it was the first generation of reproductions($15). It's solid metal & stronger than the original.

I'm sure it is! Looks to be a little thicker than 1/16" to me. ;)

Again, very nice!

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Super snare, really pretty!

Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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Hard to find finish!

I used to run a ad every day in the local paper 15-18 years ago wanting to buy old drums...

A lady called me from around 30 miles away saying she had a Slingerland kit for sale.

We went out there,and it was a 20,12,14 Capri kit with matching SOLID MAPLE 5-1/2 by 14 snare with 3 point strainer! I recall stands and Zildjians too. Seems like I paid $400-500 for all!

I was selling lots of stuff to Harbins Srih in London, England then,so I told him about the kit,and I think he bought it within a week of me getting it..

I did keep the snare off it though,which I had for quite a while....then sold that.

There are 2 versions of that finish..1 busy,1 not so busy..think mine were the busy finish.

Blair

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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I've seen other Capri pearls w/ much less gold. The Clamshell strainer is beautiful, but I would rather have a good 3 point.

Posted on 12 years ago
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59 Mahogany interiors just kill. . . I play these out with the rockabilly group. . . 20 12 14 matching 3 point artist. . Congrats on a beautiful snare.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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What a cool looking wrap color. Very nice~!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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