I'm trying to identify another snare drum. Can't find an exact match. Looks most similar to a 60's Radio King but the badging indicates otherwise. The info:
1. Drum Shell Material -- Wood, 3 ply I think, Mahogany - Poplar - Mahogany
2. Drum Finish -- Marine Pearl with yellowing (not sure if it's typical because I don't know the exact age)
3. Drum Badge -- Black and Brass Chicago Oval Badge. 1956-1959?
3. Drum Dimensions -- 5" x 14"
4. Interior Finish -- Natural
5. Hardware Configuration -- 6 Sound King lugs, Flat, clip style hoops (no flange)
6. Strainer Type -- 3-point Strainer, first gen type
7. Age -- This is the only surviving piece of my first drumset I got 26 years ago. My dad said he bought it used from a punk rocker and the whole set was in pieces strewn around the guys house. The set I guess was in shambles because my dad (a bodyman at the time) painted it with Car enamel (it was awesome) but he said the snare was still in good shape so he left it as is.
8. Condition -- The rims are the worst off, a number of years ago I tried to remove some rust with polish, then steel wool and finally a Dremel. The rust is gone, but the cosmetics suffered. What can I say, I didn't know any better . The lugs and clips are all in good shape, the square heads need some love. The strainer appears to be missing some kind of extension piece on the flip handle. Originally I thought the shell was cream colored until I found out Slingerland didn't make that color. The shell is in great shape, no peelling or cracking, there is a chip in the center ply where the tone knob hole was drilled. The shell is marked and crimped where the hardware attaches, but I would expect that. I couldn't find a single mark on the inside that indicated anything. And the badge was the type without a serial number.
Anyone know what this thing is, and if I should offer it up to a collector instead of storing it?
