Detail 01
Steam-bent solid maple shell
A single-ply solid North American maple shell with a full, rounded voice and warm low-end presence.
Product detailSKU #1500000480237
SlingerlandGene Krupa Solid Maple Radio King Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. White Marine Pearl Finish Ply
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A limited-edition Radio King snare built around a steam-bent solid maple shell, period-correct hardware, and Gene Krupa commemorative details.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Collectors seeking an individually numbered 200-unit limited edition
- Drummers who want a solid maple shell with rounded 30-degree bearing edges
- Players drawn to jazz and swing-oriented expressive dynamics and articulate stick definition
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking a non-collectible standard-production snare
- Players who do not want a 14 x 6.5 in. snare configuration
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
30-degree rounded bearing edges
More shell-to-head contact to help control overtones naturally while retaining tuning-range responsiveness.
Detail 03
8 Streamline lugs
An eight-lug configuration intended to promote even tension distribution.
Detail 04
Vintage 3-point strainer
Provides snare-wire adjustment with period-correct operation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a strictly limited run of 200 individually numbered drums.
- 02It has a single-ply, steam-bent solid North American maple shell.
- 03Included items are a premium calfskin batter head, custom Radio King-branded snare case, Gene Krupa postcard, and a certificate signed by Don Lombardi.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How limited is this snare drum?
It is a strictly limited edition of 200 individually numbered units.
02What is the shell made from?
It uses a steam-bent, single-ply solid North American maple shell.
03What hardware does it use?
It has nickel-plated hardware, 8 Streamline lugs, nickel-over-brass Stick Chopper hoops, and a vintage 3-point strainer.
04What is included with the drum?
It includes a premium calfskin batter head, custom Radio King-branded snare case, Gene Krupa postcard, and a certificate signed by Don Lombardi.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
- Color Finish
- White Marine Pearl
6 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000480237
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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