{"product_id":"867806","title":"Slingerland USED RKD5514 Radio King Snare Drum 14×5.5","description":"[Slingerland's iconic single-ply maple snare drum! The Radio King model is now in stock!]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Slingerland Drum Company-\u003cbr\u003e Slingerland is a historic drum manufacturing company in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 1912, the company initially manufactured banjos, but began producing drums in the 1920s and reigned as one of the leading American drum brands until around 1980. Many world-renowned drummers, such as Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, used their drums, and the company produced several models bearing their names.\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, the \"Radio King,\" the pinnacle of single-ply snare drums introduced in 1936, continues to be a beloved and iconic Slingerland model worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e Although it changed ownership several times since the 1980s, it was recently revived by DW, and has been reborn and revived for modern drummers while retaining its timeless sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -RKD6514 Gibson ERA Radio King Snare Drum-\u003cbr\u003e Introduced in 1936, the \"Radio King,\" the pinnacle of single-ply snare drums, remains a beloved and iconic Slingerland model worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e This model was manufactured after 1994, when it became part of the guitar brand Gibson. The emblem (Nashville badge) is stamped with \"Made in Nashville, Tennessee,\" suggesting it was manufactured between 1994 and 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By applying steam bending, we succeeded in forming the shell from thick, solid maple wood, which is normally difficult to process. The edges are reinforced with rings made of the same maple wood to withstand the pressure from metal parts and the head.\u003cbr\u003e This model comes standard with die-cast hoops, offering an exquisite balance between rich shell resonance and a well-defined attack.\u003cbr\u003e While responsive to intricate stick work, it delivers a unique sound with a rich, warm, and resonant tone, and the snare wires provide excellent response and natural sustain.\u003cbr\u003e It boasts an extremely wide tuning range, providing a pleasant snare sound across all pitches, from low to mid and high.\u003cbr\u003e Please experience the amazing sound that is still loved by many drummers and continues to be used in professional settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Diameter x Depth: 14 inches x 5.5 inches Shell: Solid Maple + Solid Maple Reinforcement Hoops\/Tension Rods: Die-cast hoops \/ 8 tension rods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Please note that this is a used item and may have scratches, dirt, dents on the head, and other signs of wear.","brand":"Slingerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44544148177009,"sku":"867806","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/867806_01.jpg?v=1789267251","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/867806","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}