They came from Drumfactorydirect for a very reasonable price at just a few dollars each. It takes a little looking but they also offer a chrome version and larger bass drum/floor tom sizes too. Here is the link:
https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_1164&products_id=13593
Yes thats who I got mine from too.
Today I played the Radio King for the first time. I've never played one of these before so it was a real treat. I substituted an old chrome stick saver hoop until I find the proper engraved nickel stick chopper for the top. I tested it with a clear snare side ambassador on bottom and a Skyntone on the top. I'm still trying to refurbish the old calf head that came with it but it will take some more work.
This drum was an absolute joy to play, with fantastic sensitivity and warm woody sound through the whole range. When you dig in it just gets better and rim shots are so satisfying to play. I can see why they make the top of the list for drums to have.
Does anyone know if this is a Hollywood Ace model? What are the defining characteristics?
Best regards,
Craig
Looks like mine
More updates on the Radio King. The badge is installed with original grommet, and lugs are on. These lugs are reproductions because I could not find enough of the early version of the beaver tail lug castings with the thin top edge. They use a metric 4mm fastener so I was able to find cheese-head screws in stainless that are about as close as I will get to the original chrome screw look. I'm saving the remaining original lugs and screws in case I run across enough to complete the drum. I'm just waiting on some more fasteners to attach the snare throwoff mechanism. I'm still looking for top hoop is anyone has one, engraved or not. Until I find one, I'll have to use a later chrome hoop. Craig
You did a great job on this!
SAZ
This looks amazing - great job!
