Detail 01
16 double-row lugs
This lug count is specified for the 14 x 7 in. size.
Product detailSKU #1500000472866
SlingerlandRadio King Solid Maple Snare Drum - 14 x 7 in. Black & Gold Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Finished in Black & Gold lacquer, this 14 x 7 in. Radio King is the deeper solid-maple option. Its North American maple shell is steam-bent from a single plank, with a 30-degree bearing edge supporting the model’s full-bodied projection and controlled response. The 7-inch depth is the choice described for added body and low-end presence. Sixteen double-row lugs, nickel-over-steel Stick Chopper hoops, adjustable snare gates, and an internal muffler give the drum its hardware and response-shaping toolkit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage or recording work where a 14 x 7-inch snare’s added body is desired.
- Rim-shot playing that benefits from crisp attack and controlled overtones.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who prefer the quicker response and crisp articulation of the 14 x 5.5 in. 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
Black & Gold lacquer
This version uses the Black & Gold lacquer finish rather than a pearl finish ply.
Detail 03
Nickel-plated hardware
The drum’s hardware has a nickel-plated finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the 7-inch depth suits your setup; this depth is presented as the deeper-body option.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the lacquer or pearl version?
This SKU has a Black & Gold lacquer finish.
02How does the 7-inch depth differ within the range?
The 14 x 7 in. size is described as offering deeper body and added low-end presence.
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
- Burst or Fade
- Color Finish
- Black
- 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
