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Help Dating a Radio King snare Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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This looks like an artist model? Any idea if this drum had a wrap on it? Could be a good candidate for a rewrap. Is the hardware correct? Seller said the drum is either 6.5 or 7. I'll know for sure tomorrow. Thanks in advance!

Posted on 10 years ago
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Badge looks 1946-48. How many lugs? That will help. My guess is that is a Professional model that has been refinished. Doubt it was wrapped Maple exterior so original natural finish or duco. Hardware is correct and good chance it is solid shell maple. Will be issues if you want to wrap that shell.

Great snares!! Don't get the love they should. Seem to top out at $275.

Hope of some help.

Forgot the standard response: Flowers/diner/chocolate :-)

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
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Thanks for the help. Ill try and get more information tomorrow.

Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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It is a professional model, It would be a 6 1/2x14" it wasn't wrapped, you will not want to wrap it, the shells are over sized. it is a 30's model

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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Is $450 a fair price for this model? This is a solid ply of maple correct?

Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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Solid maple yes. $450 is steep going on the provided pics. Hard to tell which badge this has. Makes all the difference.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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Badge looks like the 2nd cloud badge 37-43. Very faint type depression. My bass has the same badge. Tan enamel background long gone.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 10 years ago
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The price is a little high try $350.00. The finish could be original? This is a solid shell old growth wood, it will sound outstanding.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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More information about the drum....

8 lugs

14x7

Posted on 10 years ago
#9
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Here is the guide to Slingerland badges. Think Glenn is right. As posted on DFO there should be some cracking/glazing of the original nitrous laquer top coat.

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/drcjw/article_1_badges.html

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
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