Detail 01
30-degree bearing edge
Increased head-to-shell contact supports a softer, more controlled response with manageable sustain.
Product detailSKU #1500000460616
SlingerlandRadio King Artist Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. Blue & Silver Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built in Oxnard, California, the 14 x 6.5-inch Radio King Artist pairs a three-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany shell with maple reinforcement rings and a 30-degree bearing edge. These elements support a warm, full response with a focused note and manageable sustain. Stick Saver hoops, Streamline lugs, nickel-plated hardware and the retooled Zoomatic throw-off give the drum a period-informed layout while providing smooth snare adjustment. An internal muffler and 20-strand wires complete the listed hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio and live work where a focused note and controlled sustain are useful.
- Lighter playing with nuance or stronger backbeats using the responsive three-ply shell.
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
Zoomatic throw-off
The retooled lever-and-knob mechanism provides smooth, dependable snare adjustment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the 14 x 6.5-inch depth; the Radio King Artist is also available in a 14 x 5.5-inch version.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it have a built-in tone control?
Yes. An internal muffler is listed as the drum's tone control.
02What throw-off does it use?
It uses Slingerland's retooled 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
