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I need advise from a Slingerland expert.

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Hello, I need advise from one of the Slingerland experts on the forum. Please let me know who might have the knowledge and time to answer some Radio King questions. Thanks .

Posted on 13 years ago
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Lots of experts on here......

we all bring something to the table..

what are your questions?

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Not an expert, but happy to help out if I can. Please post some questions for us :). There are many very knowledgable people here!

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks , basically I'm looking for a Radio King set, early 40's. My first question is what is the difference in shell make up and the profile of the edges between RK of that era and lets say mid 60's Slingy's? I know the edges were most likely not consistent, but did they change drastically?

Thanks.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Behindthebeat

Thanks , basically I'm looking for a Radio King set, early 40's. My first question is what is the difference in shell make up and the profile of the edges between RK of that era and lets say mid 60's Slingy's? I know the edges were most likely not consistent, but did they change drastically? Thanks.

If you feel like widening your search into the fifties, I have a RK outfit in OK shape for sale that might get your itch scratched for the moment, at least.

Kev

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

the 40's Radio Kings compared to the 60's slingerlands are night and day different, you would almost think they where built by different companies and in away they are and where, the 40's rk's have very thick reinforcment rings, and the 60's do not, the bearing edges are a more rounder profile on the 40's and the 60's are a sharper bearing edge, the two er's have completely different build construction also, there are no comparisons in the two examples you've asked for. also there are no 60's radio king drum kits. I have a large double bass 30's kit that I will keep forever.

Thanks for the information. I knew there was no 60's RK per se, but I was curious about the shell make up difference. My 60's toms have a pretty round factory edge. They have a 66 stamp but no badge or vent hole. So am I understanding correctly that the shell make up is essentially the same, but the re-rings are much wider and the edges are more rounded on the 40's RK?

Posted on 13 years ago
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