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Krupa Radio King 50s

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Slingerland Radio King "Gene Krupa" 5.5" x 14" snare from the 50s with extended snarewires and COB sticksavers. It has a solid 1-ply maple shell with maple reinforcement rings.

The Black Diamond Pearl finish is original. The drumheads are Aquarian American Vintage and the snarewires are Puresound Slingerland Vintage extended with metal straps for the 3-point strainer solution.

The badge is the "Black and Brass" Chicago badge (1956-59) with the swirly "S".

The sound is very distinct and responsive.

Enjoy,

Fred

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Man, that's a beauty! That wrap looks amazing!

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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I'm going echo that statement... that wrap is awesome!

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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That's a nice one man !!!!!

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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From FatherTime

Man, that's a beauty! That wrap looks amazing!

Yes, the people working with the finishes in the Slingerland Company in those days were really artists!

Thanks for watching,

Fred

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Hoppy

I'm going echo that statement... that wrap is awesome!

Thanks for watching. Yes, and if Chico Marx would still be alive and see this wrap, he would probably say:

"That's a good!" :D

Fred

Posted on 13 years ago
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From kevins

That's a nice one man !!!!!

Thanks kevins, I hope my picture will inspire today's restorers to think twice before re-wrappingStorm Trooper

Fred

Posted on 13 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

you can never get tired of that wrap BDP Oh so Sweet!!D' Drummer

Thank you, drum guru. Yes, this finish surely has a transcendental quality to it! crying2-07

Fred

Posted on 13 years ago
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