Slingerland Limited Edition Gene Krupa Radio King 6.5x14 Snare Drum
A collectible, limited edition snare for the drummer who put drums on the map.
The original Radio King.
The Radio King was a defining sound of 20th century popular music and the artist who played it, Gene Krupa, made it legendary. Limited to 200 units, the new Slingerland Gene Krupa Radio King Snare Drum was built with similar passionate drive and craft that inspired Gene to bring drums to the front of every stage he played on, all the way to Carnegie Hall.
One cannot mention Slingerland Drums without mentioning the mighty Gene Krupa. Continuing in the iconic brand's rebirth, Slingerland Drums is proud to release the Limited-Edition Gene Krupa Radio King® Snare Drum. Considered the first superstar of the drum set, Gene Krupa endorsed Slingerland Drums for his whole career and became nearly synonymous with the brand. Limited to 200 units, Gene's collectible 6.5x14″ snare drum will feature a period-correct design starting with a steam-bent, solid North American maple shell handcrafted at Craviotto Music City Workshop and cut with an original 30-degree rounded bearing edge for rich and deep warmth. Complete with nickel-plated hardware featuring the vintage 3-Point Strainer for precise snare wire control, Nickel-over-Brass Stick Chopper hoops, and engraved Radio King logos, this snare delivers both vintage aesthetics and classic performance. Each snare will be numbered, shipped with a calfskin head, a custom Radio King-branded case, a certificate signed by DW founder Don Lombardi, and a Gene Krupa Postcard. This snare will be available in one color and size, so don't miss an opportunity to own part of drumming history. Thank you, Gene.
Specification:
- Size: 6.5" x 14"
- Finish: White Marine Pearl
- Steam-bent solid Maple shell
- Period-correct Nickel-plated hardware
- Nickel-over-Brass Stick Chopper hoops
- Ships with premium calfskin batter head
- Includes Radio King snare case
- Limited Edition: Only 200 units made in this configuration
- Certification: Signed by Don Lombardi with certificate of authenticity
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