Radio King Snare Drum, 5.5x14″
The Radio King Snare features a solid Maple shell with Nickel-over-Steel hoops and hardware.
Product Overview
The Radio King® snares are crafted to capture the essence of the Slingerland sound and legacy. Blending vintage authenticity with modern durability, this Radio King Snare forges a new path ahead with rich, warm tone honed by precision manufacturing.
True to its vintage design, the Radio King Snare features a steam-bent solid shell thats shaped from a hand-selected North American Maple plank. Featuring a 30-degree bearing edge, this shell has a thick and buttery feel with full and punchy projection.
This Radio King Snare is fitted with Nickel-over-Steel Stick Chopper hoops for tight and crisp rim shots with controlled overtones. An important element of the Radio King is the 3-Point Throw-off with Adjustable Snare Gates. This setup gives you control from wide open to responsive and sharp.
This drum is finished with the iconic Slingerland cloud badge, Nickel-plated hardware, and vintage-inspired lacquer and wrap finishes. This is not just a drum, but a statement. *
Features:
Steam-bent solid Maple shell
Nickel-plated hardware
3-Point throw-off
Nickel-Over-Steel 'Stick Chopper' hoops
Internal tone control muffler
Radio King Snare Drum
Capture the essence of the Slingerland sound and legacy with the Radio King Snare Drum. True to its vintage design, the Radio King Snare features a steam-bent solid shell that's shaped from a hand-selected North American Maple plank. Blending vintage authenticity with modern durability, this Radio King Snare forges a new path ahead with rich, warm tone honed by precision manufacturing.
The Slingerland Radio King Snare Drum is available in lacquer and wrap finishes in 7" x 14” and 5.5" x 14” sizes.
Solid Maple Shell
Made from a single hand-selected American Maple plank and fitted with hand-cut reinforcement rings.
Period-Correct Design
Experience the full impact of the original Radio King look and sound.
Nickel-over-Steel Hoops
Crowned with solid steel “stick chopper” hoops and nickel-plated hardware.
Classic Engravings
The counter hoop and level arm are anointed with the unmistakable Radio King script logo.
Slingerland Radio King Snare Drum
Finishes
Choose your favorite finish from the classic lineup: Gold Glass Wrap, Maroon Glass Wrap, Black Diamond Pearl wrap, White Marine Pearl wrap, Gold and Black lacquer, and Blue and Silver lacquer.
Gold Glass Wrap
Maroon Glass Wrap
Black Diamond Pearl Wrap
White Marine Pearl Wrap
Black and Gold Lacquer
