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Slingerland 20,13,16 WMP Radio King Drum Set Vintage 50s 3ply Af.Mahogany/Brass
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Description
Slingerland Drum Set
Bass: 20" Diameter by 14" deep, Toms: 13" x 9", 16" x 16"
Factory Matched Drum Set - 2-owner
Late 50s Chicago Black/Gold Badge Bass with Swirly S
Legendary Thin 3-Ply African Mahogany / Poplar / African Mahogany Shells w/ 1Ply Maple Re-Rings
Original Radio King Model Drum Set w/ Chrome Bow-Tie Tension Rods and Rail Mount
Classic White Marine Pearl Wraps
Chrome over Brass Stick-Saver Rims
Natural Interiors
Double-Pad Mufflers on all drums including large internal muffler in Bass Drum
Upgraded Heads - 20": Aquarian Clear Super Kick 1 w/ Kick Pad / Remo Weather King White Coated, 13" Weather King Tom Tom (with Rare Frank Wolf Ink Stamp) / Slingerland logo head in excellent condition, 16" Aquarian Vintage Thin / Remo Renaissance RA - both in excellent condition
Includes Floor Tom Legs, Bass Drum Spurs, and Rail Mount
Complete, Original, and Fully Functional
**Matching Custom "Magnum" Radio King Snare Available Separately (Ask about combined discount)
***More Pics Available -- also note rail mount in full set pics was not working and has been replaced with a period-correct mount in excellent condition (close-up mount pic)
US Shipping is $125
International Airmail is $275
Canada is $235, Australia $395
Condition Description: G - drum set is in good condition. All original with no extra holes. Original white marine pearl wraps are still very white with much less than typical fading. 20+ year closet find. Chrome hardware is all original and could be cleaned up, minor rust, corrosion, and pitting in spots. Rail Mount slider tension screw has broken off and part remaining needs to be taken out with a wrench or drilled out. Hoops are vintage gretsch 6-ply. Other than that all original hardware correct and working