Pre-loved Slingerland Radio King 14x5” snare in black/gold lacquer. Craviotto solid shell.
Slingerland 14x5" Radio King snare drum in black & gold lacquer.
SAVE £500 ON A NEW ONE!
Craviotto solid shell.
Barely even used, played just once.
Please note: There is 1 tiny scratch on the side of the shell (see pic 5 & the last pic).
UK price new is £1895.
Selling for just £1,395.
Check out the 2 videos below. You can hear this model & size Radio King with both the plastic & calf skin heads supplied.
A truly spectacular sounding drum this one is no 15 of just 50 made. These Slingerland Radio King snares are 100% accurate to the vintage originals with the following period correct spec:
- Solid steam bent North American maple shells (made by Craviotto).
- 30º edges.
- Nickel plated hardware.
- Nickel over brass "stick chopper" hoops.
- Engraved batter hoop.
- 3 point snare strainer with precise wire controls.
- "Supersensitive" style wires (which extend past the bearing edge).
- Internal dampener.
This 14x5" snare drum comes with all the Slingerland Radio King re-issue branded accesories supplied with the drum from new, including:
- Ambassador batter & reso heads (un-played).
- Extra CALF skin head made by Bovid (un-opened & un-played).
- Serial numbered & signed certificate of authenticity.
- Key & pouch.
- Heavy duty, padded & beautifully lined case.
- Box.
This is a great example of a Slingerland Radio King snare drum at a bargain price. There are lots of details in the pictures, but please contact me with any questions.