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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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Bass: 22″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 13″ x 9″, 16″ x 16″. Factory Matched Drum Set. 1955 Dog-Tag Badge Bass Drum, all drums with Stamped Aluminum Washers. Legendary Thin 3-Ply African Mahogany / Poplar / African Mahogany Shells w/ 1Ply Maple Re-Rings. Thick FAT Reinforcement Rings on both Toms. Completely Virgin Bass Drum – no holes for Tom or Spur mounts. Original Radio King Model Drum Set w/ Chrome Bow-Tie Tension Rods and Clamp-On Tom Mount. Classic “Aqua” Blue Sparkle (Glass Glitter) Wraps. Chrome over Brass Stick-Saver Rims. Natural Interiors – Incredible Early African Mahogany Grain. Double-Pad Mufflers on Toms, Eyelet-Clamp Floor Tom Leg Mounts. Remo Pinstripes on all Drums, Attack on Bass Drum, Ambassador and Emperor on Toms. Complete, Original and Fully Functional. Matching snare available separately (see 2nd pic), snare stand just used for ease of setup in pictures. Condition Description: EXC – excellent condition drum set very clean with no damages. No modifications, no extra holes. All original wraps with no cracks or damages, minimal fading, just the start of some typical splotching on bass. Chrome hardware very clean and shiny, all original and complete. Includes floor tom legs. Shells are incredible, most beautiful African Mahogany interiors with thick maple rings in toms. Bearing edges clean, plies and rings tight with no separation.

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This is a vintage 1950’s Slingerland Radio King four piece drum set with all original hardware, cymbals and most heads. The only missing pieces are the woodblock on top of the bass drum and the one bass drum leg, as seen in photos. Drumset has obvious signs of wear but is in good original/vintage condition. The item “Vintage 1950’s Slingerland Radio King Drumset” is in sale since Thursday, September 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Other Percussion”. The seller is “robbiesmusiccity” and is located in Wayne, New Jersey. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Brand: Slingerland Radio King

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PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS!! RADIO KING 26 BASS DRUM SHELL. + BADGE for YOUR DRUM SET. 20 LARGE BEAVER TAIL LUGS. 2.25 or 5.715 cm. BY USING THE RIGHT PARTS. THIS LISTING INCLUDES: (1) VINTAGE SLINGERLAND USA. BASS DRUM SHELL + BADGE. 26″ ACROSS X 14″ DEEP. Please expect normal wear from previous use. 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. WE APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY to EARN YOUR BUSINESS and THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME and CONSIDERATION! The item “VINTAGE SLINGERLAND RADIO KING 26 BASS DRUM SHELL + BADGE 4 YOUR DRUM SET! F934″ is in sale since Monday, September 7, 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.

• Size: 26″ or 14X26
• Model: BASS DRUM SHELL + BADGE
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Slingerland USA

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Bass: 22″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 13″ x 9″, 16″ x 16″. Factory Matched Drum Set. Late 50s Chicago Black/Gold Badge Bass with Swirly S. Legendary Thin 3-Ply African Mahogany / Poplar / African Mahogany Shells w/ 1Ply Maple Re-Rings. Original Radio King Model Drum Set w/ Chrome Bow-Tie Tension Rods and Rail Mount. Classic Red Sparkle (Glass Glitter) Wraps. Chrome over Brass Stick-Saver Rims. “P-040″ Black Ink Stamp on insides. Original Slingerland Logo Resonant and Batter Heads. Upgraded Heads – American Vintage Medium Batter Tom Heads and 13″ Aquarian Texture Coated Satin, 16″ Coated Ambassador on resonant side. Includes Floor Tom Hex Legs, Bass Drum Hex Spurs, and Rail Mount. More Pics (interiors, plies, badges, other drum angles) available upon request. Marching Snare Available Separately. Condition Description: VG – Drums are in very good condition. Original Red Sparkle Wraps clean with no cracks or damages. Chrome plated hardware is very shiny with minor wear and signs of use. Shells are very clean with smooth bearing edges, mostly tight re-rings and plies, and no cracks or damages. Hardware is 100% Fully Functional and Complete. Original except for added Rogers double tom mount receiver and floor tom leg brackets. Rail Mount fits original holes and works 100% with original diamond tom mount but Japanese make. Includes original hoops brass on toms, 1ply maple with original inlays and black paint on bass. The item “Slingerland 22,13,16 Radio King Drum Set Vintage50s 3ply African Mahogany Chrome” is in sale since Saturday, October 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “counterhoop” and is located in Norfolk, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Slingerland
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Shell Material: Mahogany
• Material: African Mahogany
• Skill Level: Professional
• Type: Drum Set
• Size: 22in., 13in., 16in.
• Number of Pieces: 3
• Model: Radio King
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Vintage Slingerland Radio King bass drum (24×14), rack tom (9×13), and floor tom (16×16) up for sale. Original hardware (minus one modern tension rod) & (one bass claw/t-rod with half tine/T — bottom left on the bass batter side). Original calf skin reso heads (some glue residue on the bass drum reso skin). Extra holes in shells are plugged. Tom shell over-lap section leveled. Thin goat skin batter heads on the toms, and thin furred goat skin on the bass drum batter. Drums fit modern heads snuggly. Slingerland external bass drum muffle included. Aluminum cloud badge on bass drum included — but it is uninstalled in case of future re-wrap. This is such great kit, and it wears all of its scars proudly! When I rescued this set the White Marine Pearl wrap was covered in paint (layers of orange & brown), and the hardware was painted black. Unfortunately, the wrap was unrecoverable, but instead of a full rewrap I opted to use a single coat of tung oil on the natural mahogany. Local Pick-up is preferred. I can accommodate a physically distanced pick-up. I’m happy to answer any questions. Some rust damage is visible, some paint and wrap remnants remain. Snare drum stand is not included in this sale. The item “Slingerland Radio King bass drum & toms vintage refurb – 24×14, 9×13, 16×16″ is in sale since Monday, June 29, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Toms”. The seller is “millennium_child” and is located in Kankakee, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Slingerland
• Type: drum set

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Bass: 20″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 12″ x 8″, 14″ x 14″. Matching Original Champagne Sparkle (Glass Glitter) Wraps. Black/Gold Niles Pre-Serial Badge on Bass Drum and pre-badge Toms. Factory Matched Sets with Black Ink Date Stamps: 20″: Sep 62 and “P”, 12″: Dec 1962 and “P”. 3-Ply African Mahogany / Poplar / African Mahogany with Solid 1-Ply Maple Re-Rings on All Drums. Rail Mount Bass Drum Tom Holder and Diamond Tom Mount Receiver, Floor Tom Legs, and Disappearing Sound King Spurs. Includes All Original Black Felt Mufflers. Original Slingerland Logo Resonant Bass Drum Head. Upgraded Heads: 14″: Evans Genera Coated Batter Head, Remo Ambassador Clear Resonant Head, 12″: Evans Genera G1 Coated Batter Head, Remo Ambassador Clear Resonant Head, 20 Bass: Remo Weather King Clear Bass Drum Head. More pics (interiors, plies, individual drums) available upon request. Condition Description: VG – Drum set is in very good condition. All complete and fully functional. Chrome plated hardware is very clean and shiny with minor wear and signs of use. Hardware is all factory original except the mounts have upgraded set screws, rail mount clip arm is Made In Japan type. No extra holes or modifications except 1 hole on the 12 tom which looks like it is positioned as a badge vent hole. Original Champagne Sparkle wraps are clean and shiny, no cracks or damages. Bass inlays are original Champagne sparkle. Shells are clean with smooth bearing edges, no gouges or damages. Structurally sound thin 3ply shells with no cracks or damages. Re-rings and plies are mostly tight and all drums have natural wood interiors. Heads are good to very good condition, all top of the line Evans and Remo except for the original Slingerland resonant head. Ready to play out of the box. The item “Slingerland 20,12,14 Modern Jazz Radio King Drum Set Champagne Vintage 60s” is in sale since Sunday, June 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “counterhoopvintagedrums” and is located in Norfolk, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Slingerland
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Shell Material: Poplar
• Material: African Mahogany / Poplar / African Mahogany
• Skill Level: Professional
• Type: Drum Set
• Size: 20in., 12in., 14in.
• Number of Pieces: 3
• Model: Radio King
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• UPC: Does Not Apply

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Bass: 20″ Diameter by 14″ deep, Toms: 12″ x 8″, 14″ x 14″. Matching Original Blue Sparkle (Glass Glitter) Wraps – Early Darker Version with Red Sparkle on the Reverse Side. Black/Gold Niles Badge Serial #: 20″: 55358, 12″ and 14 are pre-badge era. Black Ink Date Stamps: 20″: Jan 65 and “P”, 12″: Feb 63, 14″: Jan 63 and “P. 3-Ply African Mahogany (Exterior) / Poplar / Maple Bass Drum, 3ply African Mahogany / Poplar / African Mahogany Toms, with Solid 1-Ply Maple Re-Rings on All Drums. Original Slingerland Rail Mount Bass Drum Tom Holder and Diamond Tom Mount Receiver, Floor Tom Legs, and Spurs. Includes All Original Black Felt Mufflers. Upgrades: Bass: Remo Weather King Coated Resonant Head/Remo Emperor Clear Batter Head, Toms: Evans EC2 Clear Batters and Clear Ambassador Resonant Heads. More pics (interiors, plies, individual drums) available upon request. Condition Description: VG – Drum set is in very good condition. All complete and fully functional. Chrome plated hardware is very clean and shiny with minor wear and signs of use. Hardware is all factory original except the floor tom has an added diamond mount but period correct match to the diamond mount on the 12 tom. Original Blue Sparkle wraps are clean and shiny, no cracks or damages. Bass inlays are original blue sparkle. Shells are clean with smooth bearing edges except for a couple marks on on side of 12 tom. Structurally sound with no cracks or damages. Re-rings and plies are mostly tight and all drums natural wood interiors interiors. Heads are very good to like new condition, all top of the line. Ready to play out of the box. The item “Slingerland 20,12,14 Modern Jazz Radio King Drum Set Blue Sparkle Vintage 60s” is in sale since Saturday, April 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Sets & Kits”. The seller is “counterhoopvintagedrums” and is located in Norfolk, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Slingerland
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Shell Material: Poplar
• Material: African Mahogany / Poplar / Maple
• Skill Level: Professional
• Type: Drum Set
• Size: 20in., 12in., 14in.
• Number of Pieces: 3
• Model: Radio King
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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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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Late 30s/early 40s Slingerland Radio King kit. 9×13 tom, virgin 16×16 tom with cradle (cradle is unpolished and as found), 14×20 kick, and 5.5×14 snare with 3 point throw-off. Snare stand, clamp-on spurs, and cradle are included. I failed to photograph them, but each drum has a Radio King engraved hoop. Original calf skin on the bass drum batter and floor tom batter. 1 of the T-rods on the floor tom have the handles broken off. The resonant side kick hoop is a 60s Rogers with the original inlay glued in. The original hoop had been cracked and repaired so many times there was no way to repair it. A few of the bass drum t-rods are slightly bent. Edges are in solid shape around the drums. 1 replacement screw on 1 of the floor tom lugs. This kit is what Id call a survivor. I acquired it from the original owners daughter. These drums were extensively gigged around the tri-state area. Based on some pictures she shared with me, Id say the snare and toms were originally paired with a larger kick. At some point, the snare was professionally cut down from what looked like a 7×14 to a 5.5×14. Im guessing the cloud badge on the 20 was transferred from the larger kick, as the grommet, while of the period, does not look original. The drum is definitely a 40s or early 50s Radio King based on the size of the re-rings. As you can see from the pictures, the wrap has faded somewhat unevenly around the drums, but they still play well together. The top of the kick drum has a few dead spots. But overall, these beauties are shining. The item “1 owner 1940s Slingerland Radio King drum set in gold sparkle 13-16-20-5.5×14″ 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: Radio King
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Number of Pieces: 4
• Type: Acoustic Drum Kits
• Brand: Slingerland
• Items Included: Snare Drum

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