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.
The Slingerland Gene Krupa Radio King Snare Drum features a steam-bent, solid North American maple shell handcrafted at Craviotto Music City Workshop and cut with a 30-degree rounded bearing edge for rich and deep warmth.
Faithfully built in Oxnard, California with Nickel-plated period-correct hardware, 3-Point Strainer and signature badge, this snare delivers both vintage aesthetics and classic performance.
Pay tribute to the mighty Gene Krupa with a collectible 6.5x14” snare that’s sure to captivate players and music fans everywhere.
Includes heavy duty Radio King case, premium calfskin batter head and Certificate of Authentication.
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