Cooper’s Vintage Drums

Cooper’s Vintage Drums

1930’s-40’s Slingerland
"Radio King"

6.5x14 SNARE DRUM

This is a late 1930’s or very early 1940’s Radio King snare drum finished in original Sparkling Green Pearl. Along with solid maple snare drums, Slingerland offered three-ply Radio King snare drums for the drummer who preferred that sound. Solid maple shell snare drums have a harder, somewhat louder sound while three-ply drums tend to have a slightly warmer tone.

The finish on this snare drum has evenly faded to a striking gold-green color. This drum is equipped with Radio King solid brass hoops (some brass is showing through from wear).

Nice three ply mahogany shell with solid maple reinforcing rings

Solid brass "engraved" (stamped) Radio King top hoop

Original Sparkling Green Pearl

Eight lugs (quite shiny but plating has pitting and wear)

Rare finish

NO EXTRA HOLES

6.5x14 Radio King model…..$625

Extension gates have been removed and brass screws put in the existing holes.

1950’s Ludwig butt plate was installed utilizing

existing holes. ….NO NON-ORIGINAL HOLES….