Detail 01
Steam-bent solid maple shell
The shell is formed from a single North American maple plank rather than layered plies.
Product detailSKU #1500000472864
SlingerlandRadio King Solid Maple Snare Drum - 14 x 7 in. Maroon Glass Finish Ply
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 14 x 7 in. Solid Maple Radio King centers on a steam-bent North American maple shell made from one plank. Its 30-degree bearing edge is paired with nickel-over-steel Stick Chopper hoops for a full, controlled response and crisp rim shots. The 3-point throw-off uses adjustable snare gates, and the internal tone control muffler adds another way to shape the drum without external dampening. Maroon Glass finish ply, nickel-plated hardware, and the Slingerland cloud badge complete this version’s period-informed presentation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live or studio work requiring controllable snare response, clear articulation, and crisp rim shots.
- Players choosing a 14 x 7 inch depth for deeper body and added low-end presence.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who specifically need a multi-ply shell.
- Players seeking the 14 x 5.5 inch Radio King 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
3-point throw-off with adjustable snare gates
It lets you move between more open snare sensitivity and a tighter, more focused snap.
Detail 03
Internal tone control muffler
It adds response-shaping control without requiring external dampening.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the shell solid or multi-ply?
It is a steam-bent solid shell made from a single North American maple plank.
02Can snare response be adjusted?
Yes. The 3-point throw-off has adjustable snare gates, and the drum also has an internal tone control muffler.
03What finish is this SKU?
This version is Maroon Glass finish ply.
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
- Red
- 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
