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Hi-

First post here.

This is my first foray into vintage drums so I don't know very much . . . . but am pretty psyched.

I just aquired a Slingerland Radio King from ebay. Always have wanted one after hearing a RK way back in the '80's. (Probably should have bought back then - cheaper . . .hahaha.) According to the badge timeline, I believe its a transitional badge from 1959. It's the 1959-'61 Chicago black & brass badge.

My question is regarding the placement of the badge & muffler. All the pictures I have seen, the badge/air vent is located on the panel left of the snare strainer. The muffler being right of the strainer.

The drum I have, the badge is located on the panel right of the snare, and the muffler directly opposite the badge. The drum looks to be really clean and in good shape. The 3-point strainer is the 1960-'61 version, with the throw off arm twisted and rivited. The arm does not raise above the top hoop.

Any information about the drum, and/or explanation for this peculiar badge placement would be very appreciated.

Thank you

Max

p.s. I would like to post pics but don't know how to resize the image. I am using the Jasc paint shop photo album program.

Posted on 17 years ago
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Ok Doc . . . .I'm not certain if this will work. I've uploaded four images for your review.

Thanks,

Max

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Posted on 17 years ago
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[COLOR="Navy"]Max:

Yes, in fact the badge and tone control placement helps us narrow the date on your drum quite nicely. The key is the badge placed to the right of the 3-point, along with the fact that it is the second black & brass Chicago oval. Slingerland's snare drums looked like this from the late summer of 1960 to the early spring of 1961. And the riveted 3-point with twist and other features on your drum are correct for that period.

There you go... you have a treasure, congratulations!

Carl[/COLOR]

Posted on 17 years ago
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