Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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Vintage enthusiasts rejoice! @dwdrums is breathing new life into one of America’s most iconic names in drums with the announcement of the NEW Slingerland Radio King snare drums. Do they live up to their legendary predecessor? Find out for yourself in our latest video review / retrospective!

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - History of Slingerland
02:39 - Golden Era Vintage Radio King Demo
03:52 - Slingerland History Part 2
06:18 - DW Enters the Chat
08:38 - New Radio King Details
08:56 - Radio King 14x7 Low Tuning Stock
10:29 - Radio King 14x7 Higher Tuning Stock
11:58 - Radio King 14x5 Low Tuning Stock
13:21 - Radio King 14x5 Higher Tuning Stock
15:03 - Radio King Details Part 2
16:25 - Drums and Cymbals
17:12 - Radio King 14x7 Low Tuning Calf Head
18:36 - Radio King 14x7 Higher Tuning Calf Head
20:19 - Radio King 14x5 Low Tuning Calf Head
21:35 - Radio King 14x5 Higher Tuning Calf Head
23:15 - The Rest

Buy the Video Drums Here:
Slingerland Solid Maple Radio King Snare Drum 14x7 Silver & Blue Duco Lacquer
drumcenternh.com/products/slingerland-solid-maple-radio-king-snare-drum-14x7-silver-blue-duco-lacquer

Slingerland Solid Maple Radio King Snare Drum 14x5 Black & Gold Duco Lacquer
drumcenternh.com/products/slingerland-solid-maple-radio-king-snare-drum-14x5-black-gold-duco-lacquer

Shop the Rest of the Radio King Collection Here:
Slingerland Solid Maple Radio King Snare Drum 14x5 Silver & Blue Duco Lacquer
drumcenternh.com/products/slingerland-solid-maple-radio-king-snare-drum-14x5-silver-blue-duco-lacquer

Slingerland Solid Maple Radio King Snare Drum 14x7 Black & Gold Duco Lacquer
drumcenternh.com/products/slingerland-solid-maple-radio-king-snare-drum-14x7-black-gold-duco-lacquer

Slingerland Solid Maple Radio King Snare Drum 14x7 White Marine Pearl
drumcenternh.com/products/slingerland-solid-maple-radio-king-snare-drum-14x7-white-marine-pearl

Slingerland Solid Maple Radio King Snare Drum 14x5 White Marine Pearl
drumcenternh.com/products/slingerland-solid-maple-radio-king-snare-drum-14x5-white-marine-pearl

Slingerland Solid Maple Radio King Snare Drum 14x7 Black Diamond Pearl
drumcenternh.com/products/slingerland-solid-maple-radio-king-snare-drum-14x7-black-diamond-pearl

Slingerland Solid Maple Radio King Snare Drum 14x5 Black Diamond Pearl
drumcenternh.com/products/slingerland-solid-maple-radio-king-snare-drum-14x5-black-diamond-pearl

drumcenternh.com/collections/snare-drums?brand=Slingerland

Cymbals Used:
Istanbul Agop Signature Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
drumcenternh.com/products/istanbul-agop-signature-hi-hat-cymbals-14

Istanbul Agop Signature Crash Cymbal 20"
drumcenternh.com/products/istanbul-agop-signature-crash-cymbal-20

Istanbul Agop Traditional Original Ride Cymbal 22"
drumcenternh.com/products/istanbul-agop-traditional-original-ride-cymbal-22

Buy The Hardware (if you want)
DW 9000 Series Touring Drummers Hardware Pack with Single 9000 Pedal
drumcenternh.com/products/dw-9000-series-touring-drummers-hardware-pack-with-single-9000-pedal

Microphones used to capture the drums:

Bass Drum:
Earthworks Audio DM6 SeisMic Kick Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/products/earthworks-audio-dm6-seismic-kick-drum-microphone
MAY TurboKick Low End Booster - drumcenternh.com/products/may-turbokick-low-end-booster-turbokick

Snare Drum:
Earthworks SR117 - drumcenternh.com/products/earthworks-audio-sr117-supercardioid-vocal-condenser-microphone
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-dm20-small-diaphragm-condenser-drum-microphone

Toms:
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-dm20-small-diaphragm-condenser-drum-microphone

Overheads:
Earthworks SR25 Small-diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-sr25-small-diaphragm-condenser-instrument-microphone

Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-qtc30-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone


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