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Radio King 7x14 thoughts

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I may have a chance to grab a 7x14 radio king at a pretty decent price. Anyone have experience with one? Is it worth getting?

I have right now a 5.5x14 RK already, but considering grabbing this 7x14. I have two Yamaha maple drums in this size, but they are both ply drums so imagine they sound different. I already own 13 snares (wood and metals) but if the Radio King 7x14 is worth having I may get it.

Thoughts? And this would be used as a players drum, and hopefully would be seeing recordings in the future.

Posted on 13 years ago
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They have a certain sound, as you have no doubt already experienced with your other RK. I have a 5" and 7" RK and the 7 sounds familial, with more "woof". There is more body to the sound it produces, but not so much that i couldn't be happy with just the 5". Any chance to enjoy a nice players drum sounds cool to me!

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Track

They have a certain sound, as you have no doubt already experienced with your other RK. I have a 5" and 7" RK and the 7 sounds familial, with more "woof". There is more body to the sound it produces, but not so much that i couldn't be happy with just the 5". Any chance to enjoy a nice players drum sounds cool to me!

Cool. I'll probably end up just sticking with the 5" RK since I have so many snares now in my collection...both new and vintage...It would be nice though I'm sure.

Posted on 13 years ago
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With the wonderful RKs, I think twice at any opportunity to cherish a piece of history. Personally, I think you should pick it up and if it doesn't end up suiting you, sell it here to someone that you know would.:p

Posted on 13 years ago
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From AtlantaDrumGuy

I may have a chance to grab a 7x14 radio king at a pretty decent price. Anyone have experience with one? Is it worth getting?I have right now a 5.5x14 RK already, but considering grabbing this 7x14. I have two Yamaha maple drums in this size, but they are both ply drums so imagine they sound different. I already own 13 snares (wood and metals) but if the Radio King 7x14 is worth having I may get it.Thoughts? And this would be used as a players drum, and hopefully would be seeing recordings in the future.

If the drum is a one piece maple shell..Buy it!!.These are great sounding drums one of my to go to snares in the studio..I also have many other's R.K.'s snares from 4.5" deep to 7" deep from head size 13" to 15"..All from the 30's-40's all one piece maple shells.....Mikey

Posted on 13 years ago
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I talked to the guy and I decided that I'd get it. It's a rewrap but otherwise original and good shape. The wrap looks authentic. It may be later this week but I'll post pics once I get it...thanks for the feedback!

This is a cloud badge and 1 ply!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Righteous. Looking forward to seeing it!

Posted on 13 years ago
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I have a 7x14 RK.Aluminum cloud badge,in WMP.Its the Super Gene Krupa,and it does have that kind of honk and woof(very technical I know)to its sound.I don't play it nearly as much as I should,because its all original,down to the last screw,and I guess i'm afraid of breaking something.A little silly really.Buy the drum,you won't regret it.:)

Steve B

Posted on 13 years ago
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From tamadrm

I have a 7x14 RK.Aluminum cloud badge,in WMP.Its the Super Gene Krupa,and it does have that kind of honk and woof(very technical I know)to its sound.I don't play it nearly as much as I should,because its all original,down to the last screw,and I guess i'm afraid of breaking something.A little silly really.Buy the drum,you won't regret it.:)Steve B

Nice! Play that drum man! Drums are meant to be played! I'm looking forward to adding this one...heard so many great things and I already have a 5.5x14 version.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From AtlantaDrumGuy

Nice! Play that drum man! Drums are meant to be played! I'm looking forward to adding this one...heard so many great things and I already have a 5.5x14 version.

The deep dish will blow you away, ADG, you'll see........Yes Sir

Satchel Paige stuff, baby.........

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
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