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1960 SLINGERLAND GENE KRUPA DELUXE ENSEMBLE 1N
DRUMS:
22x14" Radio King Bass Drum - Chicago badge - Stamped Feb 14th, 1960
13x9" Radio King Tom Tom - Stamped Feb 15th, 1960
16x16" Radio King Floor Tom - Stamped Feb 10(?), 1960
The shells are 3 ply mahogany-poplar-mahogany with maple re-rings.
CYMBALS:
20" 1950s Avedis Zildjian Ride Sizzle Cymbal
18" 1950s Avedis Zildjian Crash Cymbal
14" 1950s Avedis Zildjian Hi-hats
18" 1950s Zyn Paper Thin Crash Ride Cymbal (A very rare and beautifully crafted original Zyn!)
8" UFIP Splash Cymbal
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
1940s#SP-761 S Gene Krupa 14" Cymbal Holder
1959 #599 Shell Mount Tilt Cymbal Holder (not shown)
1963 #804 Direct Pull Hi-Hat Flush Base Stand
1963 #802 Snare Stand Flush Base
1963 #938 Tempo King Bass Drum Pedal
1960s #806 Dynamo Hi-Hat Stand (not shown)
1970s #809 Hi-Hat Tube Legs (not shown)
1950s Cowbell
BACKGROUND:
I purchased this kit on May 11th, 2016 and as strange as it may seem, it was (for a second!) a difficult decision whether to purchase this set!
I had only recently obtained my very first Slingerland set, the 1959 outfit which was just stunning in sound and looks. However, out of the blue the opportunity to own not one, but two period Gene Krupa 1N sets in his trade mark White Marine Pearl, simply couldn't be passed up.
Therefore very regretfully, I had to let the 1959 go and it now resides in a recording studio which I am happy about.
Naturally, I cannot think of a better (one year!) newer Slingerland set to replace it with. Possibly as close to immaculate as a 56 year set could be with the only non original part being for a failed push button on a floor tom leg mount.
The set has an enormous sound and very different to my 1948-49 Slingerland Gene Krupa 1N with both very much having their own 'period' sound making them simply sublime to play.
I am on the lookout for a matching White Marine Pearl Chicago era badge (1959-1961) Gene Krupa Model Radio King snare with the 3 point strainer, so do please drop me a line if you have or know of one.
More images as a complete set will follow.
If you have any additional information about the kit or indeed any questions, please contact me. 
If you have any additional information about the kit or indeed any questions, please contact me.
