Detail 01
3-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany shell with maple reinforcement rings
This construction is behind the drum’s warm, full-bodied voice and focused, stable response.
Product detailSKU #1500000460611
SlingerlandRadio King Artist Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. Black & Gold Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built in Oxnard, California, the 14 x 6.5-inch Radio King Artist brings a three-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany shell, maple reinforcement rings, and a 30-degree bearing edge into a U.S.A.-made Slingerland snare. The construction is described as warm, full-bodied, focused, and controlled, with manageable sustain across different tunings. Its internal muffler adds tone control, while 20-strand wires and the retooled Zoomatic throw-off handle snare response and adjustment. Black & Gold Lacquer and nickel-plated period-inspired hardware give this depth option its defined visual character.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio and live playing where warmth, focused notes, and controlled sustain are required.
- Drummers using lighter nuanced strokes as well as a stronger backbeat.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically seeking the alternate 14 x 5.5-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
30-degree bearing edge
Supports a softer, controlled response, warmth, body, and manageable sustain.
Detail 03
Internal muffler
Provides built-in tone control.
Detail 04
20-strand snare wires and Zoomatic throw-off
The drum pairs 20-strand wires with smooth snare adjustment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This SKU is the 14 x 6.5-inch version.
- 02Its finish is Black & Gold Lacquer.
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 Oxnard, California, USA.
02What depth is this version?
This SKU measures 14 x 6.5 inches.
03Does it have a muffler?
Yes. It has an internal muffler.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Tone Control
- Internal muffler
10 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 3-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany
- Color
- Yellow
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Color Finish
- Black
- 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
