Slingerland 8x14 Super Krupa Radio King Snare Drum Sparkling Green Vintage 1950s

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Based out of Minneapolis, we tour the country looking for new vintage gear to sell online!
We specialize in anything drum related from the early 1900's to the 1980's
We sell drums, hardware, parts, cymbals etc.
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From the late 1950's this is a Slingerland 8 (deep) x 14 Super Gene Krupa Radio King snare in a sparkling green wrap! Badge is from 1950-1953. There's dates and names penciled in on the interior. Looks like it was maybe previous owners, but there is a date stamp of 1947. So not 100% sure the actual significance. It has a single ply maple shell with maple reinforcement rings. Clear interior. Chrome over brass hoops. Shows signs of use with some deep scratches and scuffs in the wrap. It's pretty faded in some spots. There is also cracking. A few areas of the shell are pushed out which is fairly common. It's causing some surface cracks on the interior. Bearing edges are clean. Hoops and hardware have pitting and rust. Both hoops have a little warping. Mostly seems to be on the top lip, and nothing that will affect its use. Batter side hoop has a hole in it. Tension rods and washers are not all original, but are correct period replacements. Throw off is missing its lever. Muffler is 100% functioning, though half of it has snapped off. Heads and wires show wear, but are playable. Wires are missing strands and a bit warped. See the pictures for more details!
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