{"product_id":"1940s-1950s-slingerland-no-143-krupa-model-radio-king-snare-drum-white-marine-pearl-5-5x14","title":"1950s Slingerland No. 143 Krupa Model Radio King Snare Drum White Marine Pearl 5.5x14","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your supreme viewing delight is this desirable Slingerland No. 143 Krupa Model Radio King snare drum in White Marine Pearl. Designed for Gene Krupa and used by him with his band and famous trio, this model features a solid maple shell, double-flange metal hoops, matched heads, self-aligning rods and lugs, an internal tone control, and the earlier three-point Radio King strainer with 20 wire snares that give it its signature snap and rim response. There are no extra holes or modifications of any kind. Most importantly, it tunes up like a champ and sounds absolutely fantastic. Nothing else can bring you the legendary sound of a solid shell, single ply Slingerland Radio King  snare achieved through golden era craftsmanship and old old growth 75 + year old seasoned maple.  Enjoy!      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please see our other listings for both the matching set, and the matching set with this snare included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Slingerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: No. 143 Krupa Model Radio King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1940s-1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 5.5x14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell: Solid Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrainer: Radio King Strainer (3-point)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Control: Internal Tone Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWires: Original Wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoops: Double-Flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeads: Changed Bottom Head, Original Top Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Slingerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182879031398,"sku":"snares-slingerland-krupa143wmp-091526","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1779\/7997\/files\/IMG_3768_90fab3b1-3fdd-4d67-ac10-0c86415f5b91.jpg?v=1789506794","url":"https:\/\/www.drugansdrums.com\/products\/1940s-1950s-slingerland-no-143-krupa-model-radio-king-snare-drum-white-marine-pearl-5-5x14","provider":"Drugan's Drums \u0026 Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}