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Authentic 1941 Slingerland Radio King Drum Set - Black Diamond Pearl - $3,350
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The 1940's Slingerland Radio King drum kit in Black Diamond Pearl (BDP) wrap is widely considered a holy grail among vintage drum collectors and jazz enthusiasts due to its iconic sound and historical significance.
During the 1940s "Cloud Badge" era, Slingerland designed these sets to provide deep, projection-heavy tones required by big band legends.
Shell Construction: Period-correct 3-ply Mahogany/Poplar/Mahogany shells with solid, steam-bent Maple reinforcement rings. Warm, resonant, and remarkably expressive.
Hardware: Equipped with original nickel-plated hardware, classic Beaver Tail lugs, and authentic Slingerland hoops.
This set includes (depth x inner diameter):
- 14" x 28" bass drum (punchy, massive low end)
- 17" x 20" floor tom
- 12" x 14" mid rack tom
- 9" x 13" high rack tom
- Several additional used drum heads (not all heads will fit these drums)
The floor tom is equipped with a genuine calfskin drum head. The interior of the mid rack tom contains a handwritten inscription from from the original owner (J Giarratana) with a date (April 1941) and their address in the Bronx, NY.
Condition: the set is used. The black diamond pearl wrap around the drums is in excellent condition. The drum heads show signs of use. The bottom drum head of the smaller high rack tom has a hole.
Pick up in Springfield, VA. Shipping possible. Cash, Venmo, and PayPal accepted. OBO.
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