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Gene Krupa Snare Drums

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I know Buddy Rich's drums are documented pretty well by various sites and or course TommyP on here!

Any place document Gene's snare drums?

1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green

...& many more...
Posted on 7 years ago
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The most information I could find is here... https://www.maxwelldrums.com/gene-krupa-radio-king-snare-drum-p-1077.html

It would appear that Gene held onto his drums for a long time, so possibly didn't go through as many brands/models as Buddy!

-Mark

Posted on 7 years ago
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From idrum4fun

The most information I could find is here... https://www.maxwelldrums.com/gene-krupa-radio-king-snare-drum-p-1077.htmlIt would appear that Gene held onto his drums for a long time, so possibly didn't go through as many brands/models as Buddy!-Mark

Indeed Mark!, and if I may add ... Gene also STAYED with Slingerland and never went with another company! Buddy of course, well ... the endorsements abound! Course that's what made researching and collecting all his snare drums so fascinating. Gene pretty much stayed the course with Slingerland for his entire career!

Tommyp

Posted on 7 years ago
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Frank Ippolitio had a Gene Krupa snare back in the 70's at Professional Percussion Center in NYC. I was there buying a new set of Slingerlands and he took it down from the shelf to show me. He joked and asked if I wanted to buy it. I wish!! Can't remember much other than it was WMP. This was 1974 so Gene had just passed a year earlier in late 73.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 7 years ago
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Both were better than I will ever be. Think Gene had a bit more class. Buddy flash.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 7 years ago
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