1956-59 Slingerland 'Student Model Radio King' 14x5.5" in Blue & Silver Duco
Warm 3-ply mahogany (inner), poplar, maple (outer) shell, with maple reinforcing hoops.
Original Blue & Silver Lacquer finish.
Original nickel over brass hardware including three point Radio King strainer, single flange hoops, butt end, tension rods and claws.
Chicago, IL badge with no serial number dates this drum to 1956-59. Catalog scans are from 55/59.
This drum is in really great shape for its age with minimal aging, scuffs and flaking. The finish has worn away to the primer level underneath the old drum head collars, but most of this is hidden.
I’ve had plenty of these drums in my workshop, but they are rarely in this good condition.
Catalogued as giving 'the maximum performance for the lowest price'. These 3-ply drums are delightfully warm and fat.
Please see photos for condition.
Stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop.
Fitted with brand new Remo Coated Ambassador and Ambassador snare side heads with brand new Puresound Concert snare wires.
1956-59 Slingerland 'Student Model Radio King' 14x5.5" in Blue & Silver Duco
Warm 3-ply mahogany (inner), poplar, maple (outer) shell, with maple reinforcing hoops.
Original Blue & Silver Lacquer finish.
Original nickel over brass hardware including three point Radio King strainer, single flange hoops, butt end, tension rods and claws.
Chicago, IL badge with no serial number dates this drum to 1956-59. Catalog scans are from 55/59.
This drum is in really great shape for its age with minimal aging, scuffs and flaking. The finish has worn away to the primer level underneath the old drum head collars, but most of this is hidden.
I’ve had plenty of these drums in my workshop, but they are rarely in this good condition.
Catalogued as giving 'the maximum performance for the lowest price'. These 3-ply drums are delightfully warm and fat.
Please see photos for condition.
Stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop.
Fitted with brand new Remo Coated Ambassador and Ambassador snare side heads with brand new Puresound Concert snare wires.
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