Detail 01
Maple reinforcement rings
They reinforce the shell and contribute to its focused, stable response.
Product detailSKU #1500000460606
SlingerlandRadio King Artist Snare Drum - 14 x 5.5 in. Black Diamond Pearl
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Handcrafted in the United States, the 14 x 5.5-inch Radio King Artist brings together a three-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany shell, maple reinforcement rings and a 30-degree bearing edge. It is voiced for warmth, body and a controlled, focused response, with enough articulation for nuanced notes or a stronger backbeat. The internal muffler adds another built-in control point, and the Zoomatic throw-off makes snare adjustment straightforward. Black Diamond Pearl gives this version its finish.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio or live playing that calls for warmth, controlled sustain and a focused snare note.
- Drummers moving between nuanced notes and a stronger backbeat within the same performance.
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 bearing edge
Supports a softer, more controlled feel with focused notes and manageable sustain.
Detail 03
Internal muffler
Provides built-in tone control.
Detail 04
20-strand snare wires
This drum is fitted with 20-strand snare wires.
Detail 05
Zoomatic throw-off
Offers smooth snare adjustment in a lever-and-knob format.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This version is 14 x 5.5 inches and finished in Black Diamond Pearl.
- 02The Radio King Artist is also offered in a 6.5-inch depth, but this SKU is the 5.5-inch model.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Where is this snare made?
It is handcrafted in the United States.
02What is the shell construction?
It has a three-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany shell with 100% maple reinforcement rings.
03Does it have built-in tone control?
Yes. It includes an internal muffler.
04What snare throw-off does it use?
It uses a Zoomatic throw-off.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Tone Control
- Internal muffler
9 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 3-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Shell Material
- Mahogany/poplar/mahogany
- Hardware Plating
- Nickel
- Available Finishes
- Black and Gold Lacquer, Black Diamond Pearl, Blue and Silver Lacquer, Gold Glass, Maroon Glass, White Marine Pearl
- Body Finish
- Nickel plated
- Construction
- 3-ply
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel plated
2 detailsSize & weight
- Diameter
- 14 inch
- Available Depths
- 5.5 inch or 6.5 inch
9 detailsOther
- Reinforcement Rings
- Maple
- Hoops
- Stick Saver
- Lugs
- Streamline
- Snare Wires
- 20-strand
- Throw Off
- Zoomatic
- Bearing Edge
- 30-degree
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Series
- Radio King Artist
- Number of Lugs
- 8
