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1940 Slingerland Radio King 7 x 14

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Only refinished in clear poly due to a spray paint job in the past. Upgraded chrome hardware, first of the clam shell strainers. Stunning sound!

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Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 10 years ago
#1
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That's a nice one! I play my mahogany RK everyday. Killer sounding snare drums.

Enjoy! Nice job on that one, the hardware looks spanking new!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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Fun to feel so good about something you connect with - and such a great drum. The period of RKs from yours thru 1957 is my favorite drum in the world - especially those definitive sounding 7x14's. Both of you are smilin'!

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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Man o` man i would love to hear the tone on that one.Don`t really need the rest of the kit-just play everything on that-great job and hardware`s fantastic!

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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That's a nice one~! Chrome looks really good.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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Thanks!

For 75 years old, I was amazed at how clean the chrome came after some Brasso and lots of finger pain. None of the lugs are cracked, Re-rings are all intact with no separation, in perfect round, and has the original lever.

The only real issue I had with re-assembly is the PRE-1416 snares. I had to order them from a dealer in London. They needed some widening of the slots, and they are about 1/8" short. Figured they would stretch out over time. I do have the originals though, but one wire is snapped.

A guitar buddy bought this at an estate sale with an upright bass. Wouldn't tell me what he paid for it, surely not much in the condition it was in.

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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Beautiful drum! Nice figuring in the wood. Slingerland Radio King snare drum....it is one of my Bucket List drums. Very nice photo too.

Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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Spraying painting that drum is like spray painting the Mona Lisa.

My 5.5" Radio King is sweet but the 7" is truly king. Congrats.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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From larryz

Spraying painting that drum is like spray painting the Mona Lisa. My 5.5" Radio King is sweet but the 7" is truly king. Congrats.

I agree! I used Zip Strip as directed with a plastic scraper and the crap came right off! Yes, the Mona Lisa was underneath. Two weeks later, and about 30 hours, and I think she looks pretty good again. Even the badge came clean. I was even able to re-use the original grommet.

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 10 years ago
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