Hi,

This drum has been in my collection almost from the start (1995). My good friend Al Schneider aka The Drum Doctor had given me this drum on a permanent loan basis. I’m in between restorations so I figure it’s about time that I clean this all original puppy.

1947-49 SLINGERLAND 7 x 14 *BLUE DIAMOND PEARL RADIO KING MODEL

*ABOUT THE FINISH:

This seems to be an un-cataloged finish per Rob Cook’s THE SLINGERLAND BOOK (page 126).

THE SHELL:

The Blue Diamond Pearl wrap is in excellent condition but I cleaned and polished the wrap anyway. The solid maple shell is in round (dear diary) and the calf heads fit nicely without any un-necessary tweaking. I did notice some type of factory “patch job” on the interior of the shell. I’m thinking the post-Depression/post-WWII era commanded the use of all materials. The wrap covers whatever the problem was. The aluminum badge is very clean with a tight grommet. All in all the shell is in excellent condition.

THE HARDWARE:

The all original, nickel plated hardware is in great shape and cleaned up and polished up nicely. The original extension snares are in perfect shape including the tin strips.

Enjoy!

Mike Curotto