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Found a set of Radio Kings in a 2nd hand store Last viewed: 3 hours ago

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Looks solid!

try a LIGHTLY damp sponge on the mold...I'll bet it will come right off.

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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SuperChief, looks solid maple to me but I see some wrinkles? Not sure if that's mold of just lime buildup from moisture exposure. I think you found a great deal and set that you'll be very pleased with when you finish. I wish I had the knowledge and could help you with proper steps in restoration. Good luck on your project.

Posted on 13 years ago
#32
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Very SWEET pick-up! That is a solid maple shell on the snare, got a couple issues but should sound amazing! I've got 2 that are in different stages of restoration that I can't wait to play. One is essentially the same drum as this one, but the wrap had been removed by the previous owner. The other is what I call a "Road Kill" project...some goober had actually used bondo to fill a spot where some other goober had installed a tom mount. Not sure how that one will turn out, but I do love a challenge! I think this kit is going to look great! Congrats & keep us updated.

"Play the drum...don't let it play you" - Max Roach

1968, 1974 & 1984 Rogers Dyna•Sonic COB
1971, 1976 Slingerland GK Sound King
1973 Slingerland Festival
1920's-40's Slingerland (US Military) Field Snares (6)
19?- Ludwig Field Snare (US Marines)
1960's Premier Gold Glitter Student Snare kit
1960's-? MIJ Snares (way-way too many)
Posted on 13 years ago
#33
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Yep--thats a Radio King snare.From your first decription it sounded like a ply shell.The Artist model has the same muffler lugs strainer,snare bridges,and bottom rim.The difference is in the 1 ply steam bent shell and the top Radio King engraved batter side hoop.

Trans stamp Zildjians,,nice score.Cool Dude

Steve B

Posted on 13 years ago
#34
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It definitely is a solid shell, with a thin veneer of something on the inside. I was able to take a real close look at it today. I'll have to repair the reinforcement ring and figure out how to repair the inner ply. I'm wondering hide glue vs Elmers or tite bond wood vs gorilla glue. I'm thinking hide glue because it can be a bit easier to fix a mistake.

Posted on 13 years ago
#35
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I have the snare dismantled. Both reinforcement rings are loose and were easily removed. I realized how fragile this shell is, so I promptly put them back where they were, best I can. I know know that I need to be a little more careful with these old drums.

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I'm still trying to get the snare strainer and other small bolted hardware off without stripping the heads or breaking the bolts. I'm not sure it will be possible. Should I continue adding drops of pb blaster to the rusty bolts and see if they'll loosen, or just use some man force and remove, then replace with new stainless bolts or something more appropriate?

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I'm going to need to purchase glue and clamps to try and get the veneer layer glued back down. This should be a fun fix to attempt.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#36
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From SuperChief

It definitely is a solid shell, with a thin veneer of something on the inside. I was able to take a real close look at it today. I'll have to repair the reinforcement ring and figure out how to repair the inner ply. I'm wondering hide glue vs Elmers or tite bond wood vs gorilla glue. I'm thinking hide glue because it can be a bit easier to fix a mistake.

Doesn't look like a solid shell to me.

Just saying......

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
#37
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If you use a small shim to splay the ply open a bit, you'll be able to get in there with an artist brush full of carpenter's glue. You can wipe off the squeeze-out with a damp sponge after you clamp-up. But the glue will have completely covered the repair area. Better a bit more, than not enough. You'll get a good permanent bond.

Man, I'm having fun just kibitzing from the peanut gallery. It's like a guy working on his vintage car in the garage... wait long enough and there will be six other guys offering opinions and trying to get their hands on the tools. lol

Just trying to be helpful...

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
#38
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I haven't been able to do much to this kit other than clean and polish the hardware and other shiny bits, I did glue down the lifting wrap on the floor tom and put new modern heads on it and played it awhile, it sounds nice.

Unfortunately I lost my job and the motivation to restore this so this is one of the first things I decided to sell.

email me @ 46chief @ gmail if interested and I'll give ya my phone number to go over the details

Posted on 9 years ago
#39
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frst off welcome and anything is better than a pdp but if you get theses twicked you be very happy

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 9 years ago
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