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. *
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.
Made from a single hand-selected American Maple plank and fitted with hand-cut reinforcement rings.
Experience the full impact of the original Radio King look and sound.
Crowned with solid brass “stick chopper” hoops and nickel-plated hardware.
The counter hoop and level arm are anointed with the unmistakable Radio King script logo.
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.
