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Why is 1963 SK More Expensive than the 1963 RK Last viewed: 4 days ago

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http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1963A-slingerland-snare1.jpg

I thought the radio king was the top of the line.

It looks like the Sound King was a more expensive drum ($95 to $90)

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Radio kings didn't exist in this time frame.

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Gene Krupa !i

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
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From vintagemore2000

Radio kings didn't exist in this time frame.

Well, Slingerland themselves called it Radio King in the catalog, so ....

My understanding is that Radio King snare drums earned that name because they used the Radio King strainer and brackets, and NOT because they were made of a solid piece of wood or any other reason. That would explain the name given to this snare drum in the catalog.

Looks like the Zoomatic strainer was considered the top of the line by this point.

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From Matt M

Well, Slingerland themselves called it Radio King in the catalog, so ....My understanding is that Radio King snare drums earned that name because they used the Radio King strainer and brackets, and NOT because they were made of a solid piece of wood or any other reason. That would explain the name given to this snare drum in the catalog.Looks like the Zoomatic strainer was considered the top of the line by this point.

Matt, good call your completely correct. I was thinking wood only !?

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
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From OddBall

Gene Krupa !i

This is probably why, Krupa's name associated with the drum probably cost them more $. It was also the brand new model on the market. Interesting find, never noticed it before in the catalog...

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