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Another CL find - Radio King Set

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I don't know much, but this looks like one sweet deal:

http://toledo.craigslist.org/msg/2582841504.html

Thoughts?

Thanks

jim

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Posted on 13 years ago
#1
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Only thing I don't dig is the mount for the toms has got to be a mod and there are cymbal mounts on the ride toms....

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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Never heard of Zildgen Cymbols!!!!! LOL

Yeah- with Kevins- that rack tom cymbal stand is dubious...

Yeah- I'm THAT guy!!!

Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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The ad and pix for future reference:

For Sale -- 1952 Classic Slingerland Radio King professional drum set. - $900 (Point Place)

Date: 2011-09-05, 11:01AM EDT

Reply to: xxxxxxx

For Sale -- 1952 Classic Slingerland Radio King professional drum set. Sounds fantastic and is built to last!!

Asking $900 obo. Check out Ebay to see what's been sold and you'll recognize what a great deal this is!!

This terrific complete component set is all about quality and includes:

1 14x24 Base Drum

1 16x16 Floor Tom

2 9x13 Toms

1 14x5 Snare Drum

2 20" Zildgen Ride Symbols

1 16" Medium Crash Zildgen

1 12" Splash Zildgen

1 16" Matched Zildgen Hi Hats

1 "Like New" Roc-N-Soc Stool

All Stands, storage cases, & Hardware

The Slingerland Drum Company is a historic drum company that is linked to the rich history of jazz drumming. Slingerland's most famous product line is the Radio king series of drums, endorsed by legendary drummers like Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich.

The original Radio King snare drum is distinguished by its construction: created from a single piece of steam-bent maple with solid maple reinforcement rings. Single-ply wood drums are known for their resonance and bright tone.

Radio King bass drums and tom-toms were made from mahogany, with maple reinforcement hoops. These drums are known for their "thuddy" sound; very warm, with quick decay.

The popularity of the old Slingerland Radio King snare drum is evidenced by myriad professional drummers that still use the snare in 2010, despite endorsing other brands.

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fishwaltz
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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"Cute" way to mount your cymbals............why didn't I think of that?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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Eeeesh, I bet that has some strange sounds when you hit the toms and the cymbals rattle. DOH

Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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Wow it has the ultra rare Zildgen Symbols and Base Drum.

Over all looks like a pretty nice kit for the price despite the hacks done to it.

Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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You're right, they must be ultra rare. They were only played by Gene Rich and Buddy Krupa. Laughing H

Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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I don't have any 'Zildgen' cymbals but I know a feller:rolleyes:

Posted on 13 years ago
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