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1960s Slingerland Gene Krupa model chrome over brass snare drum. 14″x5″ 8 lug drum with Zoomatic Strainer. The chrome work is exceptional Condition for a drum of this age. Super clean along with stick chopper hoops. One panel on shell has a tiny dent.. Only seen if drum is held to light. Snare sounds great and is a very versatile drum.

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Slingerland No 153 Super Gene Krupa Radio King 5.5X14 1958 – Sparkling Blue Pearl Steam bent single ply solid Maple shell with Maple reinforcement rings. Chrome Over Brass hoops and hardware. Fade to wrap with no seam lifting. Slight rash possibly glue? Everything appears era correct except the aftermarket heads and repro lever on the throw. Muffler and throw working as intended.

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Vintage 1966 Slingerland drum set in beautiful champagne sparkle. Sizes are 20-16-13, the classic 1960s Slingerland Gene Krupa outfit. Great condition, some typical wear due to age, but otherwise nice and clean. No extra holes or modifications anywhere. Wrap is clean and tight. Like many vintage sets that lived through the 1970s, these went through a concert tom phase and lost the bottom hoops and tone controls long before I got them. Some drummers still prefer that 1970s sound, or easy enough to convert them back to two-sided if you must. The bass and floor tom have always been together since 1966. The tom is a few years older, 1962, and a very close match in both wrap color and tone. There is some pitting and minor rust spots on the chrome here and there consolette mount, bass T-rods, etc. , but nothing bad enough to seriously detract from this set’s beauty. The bass spurs and at least one floor tom leg are not original, but they are all functional and can also be easily replaced. The rim on the tom has a minor dent, but it is also still solid and functional. In other words, t. His is a very nice player-grade set with potential to be detailed further if you wish. A picky collector will find minor flaws and might want to swap some of the parts for something with a bit less wear. But other than that, these drums. Are ready to rock, look spectacular and sound great! Any questions – just ask! Will be very carefully packed. See my other listings for more vintage drums and other cool stuff! The item “Vintage 1966 SLINGERLAND drum set champagne sparkle 20-16-13 Gene Krupa outfit” is in sale since Monday, February 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “bigbeat66″ and is located in Canton, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Size: 20, 16, 13
• Model: SLINGERLAND Gene Krupa outfit
• With Bag: No
• Custom Bundle: No
• Product Line: Slingerland
• Material: Wood
• Number of Pieces: 4-piece set minus snare
• Type: Acoustic Drum Kits
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Hardware Material: Chrome
• Brand: Slingerland
• Shell Material: Wood
• Skill Level: All levels

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PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT. 4 pc “RADIO KING” DRUM SET. 1 14×22 BASS DRUM. 3 16×16 FLOOR TOM. 4 5-1/2×14 SOLID 1-PLY. THE BASS DRUM, TOM. EACH HAVE 1 ORIGINAL. (2) CYMBAL HOLDERS with ARMS. ORIGINAL BASS DRUM PEDAL. With LAMBS WOOL BEATER. Canada will usually be cheaper and Australia will usually be more expensive. We reserve the right to send you a 2nd invoice for any s&h shortage. ABOUT US By putting our best foot forward, we work hard to serve your musical wants/needs. And allows us to serve you best today and also in the future. WE APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY to EARN YOUR BUSINESS and THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME and CONSIDERATION! The item “VINTAGE SLINGERLAND RADIO KING 4 pc WMP GENE KRUPA ERA DRUM SET! LOT# G22″ is in sale since Thursday, April 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “leecountymusic” and is located in Fort Myers, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Slingerland

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Is it still a 1 owner kit if the 2nd owner never played it? Very clean early 70s Slingy 3 ply (mahog-poplar-maple) No. Thats a 14×20 kick, 9×13 rack, 16×16 floor, and 5.5×14 snare. The somewhat scrace sparkling black pearl is in pretty good shape. Consult the pictures for a few beauty marks. Chiefly the 13 has a bit of snare rash. The 16 has a few small scratches, and the kick has some long scratches on the bottom of the shell. One of the hoops is also missing a small section of the inlay. The item “70s Slingerland Krupa Deluxe Sparkling Black Pearl vintage drum set with snare” is in sale since Tuesday, October 29, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “brooklyndrumcompany” and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Size: 20 inch
• Model: Gene Krupa Deluxe
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Number of Pieces: 4
• Type: Acoustic Drum Kits
• Brand: Slingerland
• Items Included: Snare Drum

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Here is a very rare 1963 Slingerland Gene Krupa Deluxe outfit No. 1N, as its called in Slingerlands 1963 catalog. Please see my other auctions for sale of the matching snare drum and hardware. Prior owner said he used them for three years playing country music while in high school and after high school graduation they have been in storage since. All original parts, no extra holes, modifications or funny business. Original white marine pearl finish. The only parts not original are some of the heads. Its extremely rare to find a One owner set with all the original stands and pedals. Heres your chance to own the real deal. CYMBALS ARE NOT INCLUDED , SNARE DRUM NOT INCLUDED, STANDS AND PEDALS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR THEM. Would describe the drums as in good to very good condition considering they are 56 years old. Some minor rust, pitting here and there , some minor bunching of the wrap near a couple of the lugs but overall look very nice, please zoom in on the photos and ask any questions or concerns. Also note the prior owners name was Bob, some of his name is still on the front head. The item “RARE 1963 SLINGERLAND GENE KRUPA DELUXE MODEL DRUM SET! NO MODIFICATIONS” is in sale since Friday, September 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “stratguy” and is located in Ormond Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Slingerland

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TREAT YOURSELF FOR CHRISTMAS! THIS GREEN SPARKLE 24-13-16 W/ MATCHING SOLID SHELL CLAMSHELL SNARE DRUM IS IN WONDERFUL ORIGINAL CONDITION. IT HAS MOST NOT ALL! OF ITS ORIGINAL CALFSKIN HEADS AND EVERY TENSION ROD AND SLINGERLAND STAMPED WASHER APPEARS ORIGINAL. THEY HAVE BEEN DETAILED NOT RESTORED! SO NOT EVEN THE BASS DRUM HOOPS HAVE BEEN TOUCHED UP. THE NICKEL HARDWARE HAS ALL BEEN HAND POLISHED. THESE ARE A GREAT DISPLAY ITEM OR WITH MODERN HEADS WOULD SOUND FANTASTIC. I BELIEVE THESE WERE MADE ABOUT 1953-54 BUT YOU SLINGERLAND EXPERTS MAY KNOW BETTER. I DO HAVE THE TOM MOUNT WHICH IS NOT IN GOOD SHAPE BUT IS INCLUDED. THESE DRUMS HAVE ALL AGED THE SAME AND I BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN TOGETHER ALL OF THERE LIFE FROM NEW. THE SNARE DRUM IS A LITTLE DARKER THAN THE REST OF THE SET AND DOES HAVE AGE SPOTS WHEREAS THE REST OF THE SET HAS NO AGE SPOTS. THE SNARE IS A SOLID SHELL WITH A VERY RARE EXTENSION ARM. SEAMS THERE WERE 2 ARMS SLINGERLAND OFFERED IF YOU LOOK IN ALL THE CATALOGS AND ONE HAD THE BALL END WITH A SECOND KNURLED END VERSION WHICH THIS HAS. SNARE WIRES ARE ORIGINAL. SOME SLIGHT PITTING ON SOME OF THE HARDWARE. MODERN HEADS FIT AND THE DRUMS ARE ALL IN ROUND. I ACQUIRED THIS SET FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNERS FAMILY. THE THIRD PICTURE SHOWS THE DRUMS IN DIFFERENT LIGHTING AND THIS IS MOST INDICATIVE OF THEIR TRUE COLOR. THE FIRST PICTURE LIGHTING MAKES THEM LOOK A BIT MORE FADED THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE. THANKS FOR LOOKING, HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. THEY ARE MORE AMAZING IN PERSON! The item “SLINGERLAND DRUM SET KRUPA SOLID RADIO KING SNARE GREEN SPARKLE CAMCO ROGERS 50S” is in sale since Thursday, November 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “bespokebrits” and is located in Simpsonville, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: SLINGERLAND
• MPN: RADIO KING
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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