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Hi everyone! I just joined the forum today. I recently acquired a sparkle orange Raven drum kit. The previous owner was using this Slingerland Radio King as a floor tom. It looks as though it had a snare on the bottom and a lever mechanism, but it's missing. I believe it's from the 50s because of the style of badge. It is a 15" X 13" drum and has 8 lugs. I was told by it was a tenor drum by one drum shop and a field drum by another.Does anyone know what type of drum it is, how much it's worth or have any info at all? I'd like to get my facts straight before I put it up for sale. Thanks.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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The drum seems to have a place where another tacked on badge was, above the grommet badge? Tenor drums do not have snares. Interior pictures of the shell are necessary in order to determine it's origins.

Posted on 13 years ago
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There was another badge over top of the grommet badge. It looks as though the missing badge was maybe attached by rivets, but the two holes don't penetrate the actual shell...just the wrap. I'll have to get my key and take one of the skins off. I will post a pic of the interior of the drum.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Here are pics of the interior of the drum......

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Posted on 13 years ago
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This must have been where the drum was purchased or ?....

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Great! Thanks for the info!!Cool1

Posted on 13 years ago
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Man, that maple inside looks good enough to eat! Rock maple shell with rock maple re-rings... sweeeeeeet shell!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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How much do you think it's worth in its present condition? Would it be hard to replace the missing pieces?

Posted on 13 years ago
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The butt end is missing as well.

Posted on 13 years ago
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The measurement is 2 1/2 inches from the inner edge of one hole to the other.

Posted on 13 years ago
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