The correct rims should be stick saver chrome over brass,with the batter side rim engraved Slingerland Radio King.If the top rim is chrome over steel,and isn't engraved,it's not original to the drum,and the original was replaced at some time..
Steve B
Steve how many years did they use the engraved stick saver hoops? Any idea?
Prices are down a bit lately. $250-300++ seems to be what they are selling for on ebay. Seems to depend on the finish. Little more in a rare finish. Check the completed listings link. This is stuff that has sold. I'm kind of surprised to see them going this cheap. Market is really crap for selling some stuff these days. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=slingerland+radio+king+snare&LH_Complete=1&rt=ncReal nice snare. Those are solid maple (steambent) shells and sound great. The extended snare wires are missing. Are both throw and tension sides of the clamshell strainers in good shape? Not bent, missing parts etc....? If your not strapped for cash hang onto it a while and see if prices go up maybe? Tough call. Yours is nice as it looks pretty complete. They can be hard to find strainer parts for if bent and or missing. There's one like yours (silver sparkle) except a few years earlier. Was just relisted at $449 plus shipping. It has stick chopper hoops and earlier lugs.
Glen, Thank you. They are the stick saver hoops. Also both clamshell on both sides. The shell is in great shape for this era. no cracks or separation. Thanx again
Prices are down a bit lately. $250-300++ seems to be what they are selling for on ebay. Seems to depend on the finish. Little more in a rare finish. Check the completed listings link. This is stuff that has sold. I'm kind of surprised to see them going this cheap. Market is really crap for selling some stuff these days. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=slingerland+radio+king+snare&LH_Complete=1&rt=ncReal nice snare. Those are solid maple (steambent) shells and sound great. The extended snare wires are missing. Are both throw and tension sides of the clamshell strainers in good shape? Not bent, missing parts etc....? If your not strapped for cash hang onto it a while and see if prices go up maybe? Tough call. Yours is nice as it looks pretty complete. They can be hard to find strainer parts for if bent and or missing. There's one like yours (silver sparkle) except a few years earlier. Was just relisted at $449 plus shipping. It has stick chopper hoops and earlier lugs.
Thanx again.
Your welcome! Good luck with the drum it's a nice one.
