Detail 01
Steam-bent solid maple shell
The shell is formed from a single North American maple plank rather than layered plies.
Product detailSKU #1500000472863
SlingerlandRadio King Solid Maple Snare Drum - 14 x 5.5 in. White Marine Pearl Finish Ply
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
This 14 x 5.5-inch White Marine Pearl Radio King retains the series’ single-plank, steam-bent North American maple shell and 30-degree bearing edge. The design delivers a thick, warm voice while preserving clear articulation; the shallower of the two offered depths is described as providing quick response and crisp articulation. Nickel-over-steel Stick Chopper hoops help manage rimshot overtones, and the 3-point throw-off’s adjustable gates work alongside an internal tone-control muffler to shape response from the drum itself.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want the Radio King’s 14 x 5.5-inch option for quick response and crisp articulation.
- Stage and studio setups where adjustable snare response and internal damping are useful.
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
Adds a built-in damping option without external dampening.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This SKU has a 14-inch diameter and 5.5-inch depth.
- 02It is finished in White Marine Pearl Finish Ply.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the 5.5-inch depth differ within the range?
The 14 x 5.5-inch option is described as offering quick response and crisp articulation.
02Does it have an internal muffler?
Yes. An internal tone control muffler provides additional response-shaping options.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Tone Control Muffler
- Yes
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
- 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
