1963-1970 Slingerland 'Gene Krupa Sound King' Snare Drum
Sized 14x5.5"
Chrome over Brass shell
8 lug design
Niles, IL badge with serial number: 130926.
All original hardware including chrome over brass "rim-shot hoops", Zoomatic snare strainer, internal tone control, tension rods and butt end.
This is a lovely example of a highly underrated drum.
There is some aging, scuffs and scratches but nothing too worrying for a drum of its age.
As often the case with these strainers, the thumb adjuster is slightly worn - the design does mean these do bend over time, but does function.
Every one of these drums I’ve sold have gone on to be prized possessions by all their owners. They really are wonderful drums that would be 2 or 3 times the price if it was a Ludwig.
Please see all photos for condition.
Freshly stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop in March 2026.
Fitted with slightly used Remo Coated Ambassador, Ambassador snare side heads, with brand new Puresound Custom Pro Steel 20 strand wires.
1963-1970 Slingerland 'Gene Krupa Sound King' Snare Drum
Sized 14x5.5"
Chrome over Brass shell
8 lug design
Niles, IL badge with serial number: 130926.
All original hardware including chrome over brass "rim-shot hoops", Zoomatic snare strainer, internal tone control, tension rods and butt end.
This is a lovely example of a highly underrated drum.
There is some aging, scuffs and scratches but nothing too worrying for a drum of its age.
As often the case with these strainers, the thumb adjuster is slightly worn - the design does mean these do bend over time, but does function.
Every one of these drums I’ve sold have gone on to be prized possessions by all their owners. They really are wonderful drums that would be 2 or 3 times the price if it was a Ludwig.
Please see all photos for condition.
Freshly stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop in March 2026.
Fitted with slightly used Remo Coated Ambassador, Ambassador snare side heads, with brand new Puresound Custom Pro Steel 20 strand wires.
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