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Slingerland Radio King Snare??- Help Last viewed: 5 hours ago

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Yeah, that's what is tough...I can't see the edge well enough to see plys or if it is solid. Anything else we can look at to verify which one it is?

I also see some light in between the rim and the drum...wonder which one is out of round...

1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green

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Posted on 13 years ago
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It is a solid maple shell but it has a split that is what I'm referring to ply separation. Here is a quick lesson in Radio Kings, I've only owned one Rk that was actually in round, and I've owned a lot of them. Gene Krupa was to slingerland what ringo and the Beatles were to Ludwig, Slingerland built Rk's 24/7 the wood was not properly cured/ie- green wood, and tight flesh hoops where not kind to these ole shells so most are not in round, go try to get this drum. you'll be all smiles.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
#12
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From vintagemore2000

this is a Hollywood ace model .7x14" it looks like!, there is one broken lug that is visible also there is some ply separation on the left snare bed. an easy fix. offer him $250.00 and see what that gets you.

$250. great place to start. He may bite. I'd go as high as $500 or $550. for those tubs. Rare drums. Restoring them would be a really fun and gratifying project.

John

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Posted on 13 years ago
#13
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I can't tell if that is ply separation or just re-ring separation from the shell...but my eyes are far from perfect. Inspect them closely. Take and post more photos if you can. Just don't tarry too long. You know what they say, "You snooze, you lose." This would be a nice one to not lose.

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 13 years ago
#14
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Ok, so just a little bit more ignorance from me, and I think I will be done, haha!

Radio King vs. Hollywood Ace. I read on one thread that Hollywood Ace snares are 3-ply instead of solid shell. Is this not the case?

Is this snare a solid shell?

Kevin

1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green

...& many more...
Posted on 13 years ago
#15
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Who Gives a Damn. those are Slingerland Classic Drums, In a finish that will turn heads. even if it is an ace the seperation is easy to fix. if it is a RK wow 550 is a great deal. and if it is an ace still 550. that kit is killer. if you are having, "buyers remorse". please let me help. i'll help by buying the snare. CryBaby

Posted on 13 years ago
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It is a Slingerland Hollywood ace this is the name of the model. it is a Radio king solid maple shell. this is a cloud badge model your talking about, not a 50's or 60's model and even then they had solid maple shelled models then to along with plied shells.

look here. http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1936_slingerland_pg5_large.jpg

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
#17
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The Hollywood Ace wasn't offered in a 3-ply shell until the late 50s, if I'm not mistaken.

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 13 years ago
#18
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Thanks everyone for the help! I will keep everyone posted as to what we end up doing!

-Kevin

1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green

...& many more...
Posted on 13 years ago
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