Puresound extended sets are made for Radio Kings.. they're too long for L&Ls, and Leedy Broadways.The Pearl extended set is the perfect length, as you can see in the pic, but, as mentioned previously, you will have to remove two strands for it to fit the width of the hoop gates. Ron
If you get the Radio King three point style Puresound wires you will be ok. I had a set of those on my Leedy & Ludwig Broadway snare and they fit fine. I used snare cord, not the metal tape style.
If you get the Radio King three point style Puresound wires you will be ok. I had a set of those on my Leedy & Ludwig Broadway snare and they fit fine. I used snare cord, not the metal tape style.
True, both are 15 & 7/8" in length but, whereas the Puresound set has one central rivet attaching the metal strap at each end, the Pearl set accommodates either straps or cord with the usual slot and two hole arrangement. I use a plastic strap on the butt side and cord on the throw side on my L&Ls. (see attached pics)
Also, the Pearl set is 1/4 the cost of the Puresound set! I am very happy with the Pearl set's response.
I used the word 'travesty' in relation to the Premier parallel action snares. Conventional wire sets are sometimes used on those drums in place of the original extended wires, perhaps for reasons of economy... replacement sets available from Puresound or England are pricey... or out of simple ignorance.
Premier made slightly lower priced alternatives to the Royal Aces and 2000 series using the same shells, lugs and superb die cast hoops for those who wanted a simple, traditional throw off mechanism instead of parallel action with extended wires.
True, both are 15 & 7/8" in length but, whereas the Puresound set has one central rivet attaching the metal strap at each end,
They do make one for cord only for the earlier three point strainers as well. That was the one I recommended and still recommend to anyone wanting new wires on a Broadway snare. Those ones with the metal strap are horrible.
They do make one for cord only for the earlier three point strainers as well. That was the one I recommended and still recommend to anyone wanting new wires on a Broadway snare. Those ones with the metal strap are horrible.
Good info! I just visited Puresound's website and you are correct.
I may spring for a set in spite of the $$$, even though I've been content with the metal strap version on my '39 RK... probably because of the leveling adjusters I referred to earlier.
On the other hand, the Pearl would work on the RK as well... for 1/4 the price! Ron
Ron, on the 39 Rk the three point strainer you have is a much later version? did you change it after the restro?who did the paint job?
Ron, on the 39 Rk the three point strainer you have is a much later version? did you change it after the restro?who did the paint job?
Yes, the strainer is a later version. I got the drum in its present condition. I tried unsuccessfully to get specific info from the seller as to the resto. The re-lacquering is incredible... certainly higher quality than the original... possibly by a high end auto refinisher.
I may have overpaid somewhat from a collector's standpoint, given those issues but, compared to the price of various new high-end snare drums, I think it was a great bargain!
As I already owned the first version of the Clamshell, a 1940 14x7; and the last Chicago version, a 14x5.5; I thought a 6.5, 8 lug 3-point would fittingly round out my RK collection.
I know the Clamshell strainer is disparaged by many RK aficionados, but I have no complaints about its function... maybe I'm just lucky with my two drums.:)
All three are a delight to play... inimitable snare drums.... but the Leedy & Ludwigs are as fine in their way.
Ron
Yes, the strainer is a later version. I got the drum in its present condition. I tried unsuccessfully to get specific info from the seller as to the resto. The re-lacquering is incredible... certainly higher quality than the original... possibly by a high end auto refinisher. I may have overpaid somewhat from a collector's standpoint, given those issues but, compared to the price of various new high-end snare drums, I think it was a great bargain!As I already owned the first version of the Clamshell, a 1940 14x7; and the last Chicago version, a 14x5.5; I thought a 6.5, 8 lug 3-point would fittingly round out my RK collection. I know the Clamshell strainer is disparaged by many RK aficionados, but I have no complaints about its function... maybe I'm just lucky with my two drums.:)All three are a delight to play... inimitable snare drums.... but the Leedy & Ludwigs are as fine in their way.Ron
My Gene Krupa Rk Needs a paint job bad, and this is where if the paint job is professional it makes the value go up on 30's and 40's Rk's, what color muffler do you have green. red, black?
My Gene Krupa Rk Needs a paint job bad, and this is where if the paint job is professional it makes the value go up on 30's and 40's Rk's, what color muffler do you have green. red, black?
Red felt, attached to metal cup discs. The 1940 Super RK has two thick black felts w/o the metal disc backing, as does the 1958 Super GK.
If I wanted to have a fine drum shell refinished, I would try to find someone who repaints Ferraris and Bentleys, or a piano refinisher.Walking
Ron
Yeah it's been a lot harder than you'd think I've owned this Rk for 12 years now and the paint is drying out and breaking off, I'm going to try gibson maybe.
It so happens I also play all my snare drums... in fact I consider myself a player first and a collector second.These superb drums were designed to be played with extended snare wires for a reason and I respect the maker's intentions.
Okay, I have to say I totally agree with you! I ordered the Pearl extended snares and just got them, but as it turns out I seem to have wangled a Puresound endorsement and got the 15 3/4" length snares yesterday. I just put them on and the drum sounds much better. It was sounding fine before but now it's really happening!!!
So, if anyone wants to buy these brand new Pearl snares from me I'll be happy to sell them.
