Detail 01
30-degree bearing edge
It supports increased head-to-shell contact and the model’s softer, controlled response.
Product detailSKU #1500000460614
SlingerlandRadio King Artist Snare Drum - 14 x 5.5 in. Blue & Silver Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Radio King Artist in Blue & Silver Lacquer is a 14 x 5.5-inch snare built by hand in Oxnard, California. Its three-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany shell has 100% maple reinforcement rings and a 30-degree bearing edge, a combination described as warm, full, and focused with controlled sustain. The response is intended to stay articulate through lighter notes and stronger backbeats. An internal muffler supplies tone control, while 20-strand snare wires work with the retooled Zoomatic throw-off. Nickel-plated Stick Saver hoops and Streamline lugs carry the design through the hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want a 14 x 5.5-inch snare with warm body and focused articulation.
- Sessions or performances spanning lighter notes, stronger backbeats, and varied tuning approaches.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically seeking the alternate 14 x 6.5-inch Radio King Artist depth.
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
100% maple reinforcement rings
They reinforce the shell and contribute to a focused, stable response.
Detail 03
20-strand snare wires
This is the specified snare-wire count for the drum.
Detail 04
Nickel-plated hardware
The hardware package includes nickel-plated Stick Saver hoops and Streamline lugs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the 14 x 5.5-inch Radio King Artist in Blue & Silver Lacquer.
- 02It has an internal muffler and eight lugs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What finish does this SKU have?
It is finished in Blue & Silver Lacquer.
02What bearing edge does it use?
It has a 30-degree bearing edge.
03What hardware is fitted?
It uses nickel-plated Stick Saver hoops, Streamline lugs, and 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
- Blue
- 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
