We’re all familiar with the venerable Gene Krupa Sound King snare drum, which was the drum offered with the majority of cataloged kits. Offered in both 8-lug and 10-lug versions and 5” and 6.5” depths. The mainstay of these wonderful snare drums was the use of the Zoomatic throw and Leedy extended butt.
On a very few occasions, I’ve seen these drums with a Rapid strainer and matching butt. I happen to have a mid 60’s SK 5x14, 10-lug drum with the Rapid strainer and matching butt. It’s obvious that this is how the drum was drilled from the factory. The shell is COB, with the 3 etched lines around the middle, rolled over “half-moon” edges, COB hoops, aluminum lug backing plates and Black/Brass Niles badge, and all original tension rods.
How many of you have ever seen this style GK? Do you think these were custom ordered or did Slingerland just make a mistake? Your thoughts are most welcome!
I’ll take pictures soon and post them.
Mark
