Detail 01
Steam-bent solid North American maple shell
The shell is formed from a single maple plank rather than layered plies.
Product detailSKU #1500000472869
SlingerlandRadio King Solid Maple Snare Drum - 14 x 5.5 in. Gold Glass Finish Ply
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a one-piece, steam-bent North American maple shell, this 14 x 5.5 in. Radio King pairs a warm, articulate response with full projection. Stick Chopper hoops keep rimshots crisp and overtones controlled, while the adjustable snare gates let you alter how open or focused the snare response feels. An internal muffler gives you another onboard way to shape the drum without adding external damping. Gold Glass Finish Ply and nickel-plated hardware give the drum its classic visual identity.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage or studio playing that benefits from adjustable snare response and onboard damping.
- Drummers who want crisp rimshots with controlled overtones from Stick Chopper hoops.
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
3-point throw-off with adjustable snare gates
Lets you move between a more open snare response and a sharper, focused snap.
Detail 03
Internal tone-control muffler
Provides an onboard option for further response shaping without external dampening.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the 14 x 5.5 in. model, with eight single-row lugs.
- 02The finish is Gold Glass Finish Ply.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What shell does this Radio King use?
It uses a steam-bent, solid North American maple shell formed from one plank.
02Can I adjust the snare response?
Yes. Its 3-point throw-off has adjustable snare gates for open sensitivity or a more focused snap.
03Does it have built-in damping?
Yes. An internal tone-control muffler provides additional shaping without external dampening.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Tone Control Muffler
- Yes
7 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
- Color Finish
- Gold
- Finish Type
- Vintage-inspired lacquer and wrap finishes
- Shell Material
- Steam-bent solid North American maple
- Body Finish
- Nickel-plated
- Construction
- Solid shell
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel-plated
2 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 5.5 inch, 7 inch
- Diameter
- 14 inch
7 detailsOther
- Hoops
- Nickel-over-steel Stick Chopper hoops
- Lugs
- 16 double-row (14x7 inch), 8 single-row (14x5.5 inch)
- Throw Off
- 3-point throw-off with adjustable snare gates
- Badge
- Slingerland cloud badge
- Bearing Edge
- 30-degree
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Series
- Solid Maple Radio King
