I just traded my Supraphonic for a 1965 Slingerland 'Artist' Series snare. This is a blue oyster pearl which has faded to a very pretty gray. I replaced the old head with an Aquarian single-ply coated head and this snare sounds killer. I have not much experience with Slingerland, but am very impressed with the organic quality of this maple snare with r-rings. It makes me wonder about the Radio Kings. I would like to replace the tension rods with a more 'minty set' if anyone has a line on some.