Star 1961 Radio King Clone

[Dan Boucher]

Very cool Mark. Congratulations on the record for holding off on detailing a drum. Now, let's see........... Where was I eight years ago?

What do you think of the sound, and do you have an actual Radio King with which to compare this clone?

[vyacheslav]

I dig it! I like the faded finish. Red sparkle MIJ's are plentiful, but yours is now a "custom" wrap.

[thejohnlec]

Very cool. I love my Star snare - these snares have a really great crack that really pokes through. This is indeed a super cool instrument you have - cheers!

[idrum4fun]

Originally Posted by Dan Boucher

Very cool Mark. Congratulations on the record for holding off on detailing a drum. Now, let's see........... Where was I eight years ago?

What do you think of the sound, and do you have an actual Radio King with which to compare this clone?

Hi Dan!

Yep, it took me almost 8 years. I guess that is a record!

As to the sound. Well, I never intended to play it, but to have sitting pretty in my drum room. I tapped it a few times and I can't say it's the best sounding MIJ drum I have! And, no, I've don't have a real Radio King, but would like to!

-Mark

[idrum4fun]

Originally Posted by vyacheslav

I dig it! I like the faded finish. Red sparkle MIJ's are plentiful, but yours is now a "custom" wrap.

Yes, I guess it is a "custom" wrap!

-Mark

[idrum4fun]

Originally Posted by thejohnlec

Very cool. I love my Star snare - these snares have a really great crack that really pokes through. This is indeed a super cool instrument you have - cheers!

I have about 6 Star snare drums. The best sounding one I have wears a "Revelle" badge, has the thicker shell with gray paint and has 10 lugs, which you rarely see with these MIJ drums. I should post a picture!

-Mark

[slingerfan]

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness" Oscar Wilde
Numbers wise this clone may be more rare than a real Radio King! Like it, thanks.

[grantro]

Thumbs up, Mark!! I like the faded finish...Adds character!!

Cheers

[idrum4fun]

Originally Posted by slingerfan

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness" Oscar Wilde
Numbers wise this clone may be more rare than a real Radio King! Like it, thanks.

slingerfan! I've only seen about 2 of these over the years, both on eBay. I guess that does make it a bit rare!

-Mark