Detail 01
Solid steam-bent maple construction
The shell comes from one North American maple plank instead of layered plies.
Product detailSKU #1500000472867
SlingerlandRadio King Solid Maple Snare Drum - 14 x 7 in. Blue & Silver Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Radio King’s 14 x 7 in. solid-shell build uses a single steam-bent plank of North American maple, with a 30-degree bearing edge to support a full response and controlled projection. Nickel-over-steel Stick Chopper hoops bring crisp rim-shot articulation, while the 3-point throw-off’s adjustable snare gates let you refine sensitivity and snap. An internal tone control muffler supplies further response shaping without external dampening. Blue & Silver Lacquer, nickel-plated hardware, and the Slingerland cloud badge give this 14 x 7 version its distinct appearance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage and recording setups where adjustable snare response and controlled overtones are useful.
- Players seeking a 14 x 7 inch snare for deeper body and added low-end presence.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who specifically require a multi-ply shell.
- Players looking for the shallower 14 x 5.5 inch Radio King option.
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
Nickel-over-steel Stick Chopper hoops
They are designed for crisp rim shots with controlled overtones.
Detail 03
Internal tone control muffler
It provides an onboard way to shape response without external dampening.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this Radio King?
It is a 14 x 7 inch snare drum.
02How is snare response adjusted?
The 3-point throw-off includes adjustable snare gates, and the drum has an internal tone control muffler.
03What finish is this SKU?
This version has a Blue & Silver Lacquer finish.
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
- Blue
- 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
