1945 - 1947 Slingerland Gene Krupa Super Radio King Deluxe Ensemble

1945-1947c Slingerland Gene Krupa 'Super Radio King Deluxe Ensemble' 1N Set.

DRUMS:
26x14" Bass Drum - Radio King original calf heads
16x16" Floor Tom Tom - Radio King original calf heads
13x9" Tom Tom - Radio King
Shells: 3-Ply Mahogany / Poplar / Mahogany with Reinforcing Rings

SNARE: 14x7" Super Gene Krupa Radio King original calf snare head
Shell: 1-Ply Maple with Reinforcing Rings

FINISH:
Original Black Marine Pearl

CYMBALS:
18" Avedis Zildjian Crash/Ride
13" Avedis Zildjian Crash
11" Avedis Zildjian Hi-hats
10" Zenjian Splash

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
Slingerland 727 Clamp on Spurs
Slingerland 801 Professional Snare Stand
Slingerland 836 Epic High Life Sock Pedal Hi-Hat Stand
2 x Slingerland 935 Shur Grip Muffler
Slingerland 1285 Tom Tom Clamp On Holder
Duplex Heyn Bass Drum Pedal
2 x Cymbal Arms
1 x Cymbal Stand
2 x Buddy Rich Sticks
2 x Percussion sticks
1 x Cowbell & Clamp
3 x Vintage Slingerland cases including Pax-All

*NB: Some part details are still being checked and confirmed.

A complete and all original set as verified by the renowned Brookes Teglar, dated from between 1945 and 1947 the previous owner owned it for around 50 years - I wonder what the first 30 saw in the life of this fabulous set of drums?



Either originally or perhaps circa 1975 when it was last acquired, it was sold through the world famous 'Frank's Drum Shop' in Chicago, Illinois which saw the likes of a young Buddy Rich perform clinics on the shop floor.



This set was an exciting find for many reasons including that this set is complete, right down to the hardware, even to the cases!

Given the name of this website, my vintage drum collection, and the family reasons behind that name, to own one of 'Frank's' sets, seems wholly appropriate and a fitting tribute to all three Franks!


One set of drums that I dearly miss from my collection, was THIS also complete 1948-1949 Gene Krupa Deluxe Radio King Ensemble 1N set that I was persuaded to part with a few years back to go to the home of a very famous new owner!

This now very fittingly takes its place.

I plan to do some extensive research on the history of this set, so there will be a lot more details, images and information coming soon! ish


Image from the fabulous Vintage Drum Guide website