Some years ago this was given to me from a now Ex's father. He had it as a backup years ago and never liked the sound. The again the original handle was gone and I've since replaced it. The wrap had been painted over so I removed it and stained the drum for myself. Everything is original but I can't seem to place a date on it. It's pre serial number. Once again your help is greatly appreciated.
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Radioking Year?
18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums
- Jay
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums
- Jay
Posted on 9 years ago
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Looks like 53-56 badge. I'd say more towards 53-54 with the beavertail lugs and stick choppers. Think 55 was when the later sound king lugs came out. Great sounding snare drums with the solid maple shells. A sound quite their own. Hopefully someone can nail it down closer for you.
Glenn.
Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 9 years ago
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That seems fitting. Most of the Radiokings I've seen were earlier or later. So if this model was made for roughly a year, makes sense you wouldn't see as many. And yes, once I got the replacement handle and a new set of Puresound wires. It really came to life. This is one I'll hold onto for a long time, and someday pass it along as it was to me. It's got good vibes.
18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums
- Jay
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums
- Jay
Posted on 9 years ago
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