Detail 01
5-ply maple-poplar shell with 30-degree bearing edge
Combines the shell and edge design behind the drum’s focused attack, warmth, and balanced response.

Independent shopping perspective
Studio King pairs a 14 x 6.5-inch format with a 5-ply maple-poplar shell and 30-degree bearing edge. Its voice is described as warm and balanced, with focused attack and medium resonance, so it can retain its character across room and microphone setups. The retooled Zoomatic throw-off provides smooth snare-wire adjustment, moving from a looser buzz to a tighter crack. Nickel-plated hardware, Streamline lugs, and Stick Saver hoops complete the drum’s Slingerland-style layout.


Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Combines the shell and edge design behind the drum’s focused attack, warmth, and balanced response.
Detail 02
Provides smooth, precise adjustment of the snare wires.
Detail 03
The drum is described as adapting across rooms and mic setups without losing its identity.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It has a laminated 5-ply maple-poplar shell.
The retooled Zoomatic throw-off allows precise, smooth snare-wire adjustment.
It uses Stick Saver hoops.
Reference
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