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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- Here is Part 2 of my Drum Maintenance series. In this series I demonstrate the different percussion instruments I own and how I fix and maintain them.
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0:00 Drum discussion
20:19 Drum on the kit
In this video I show you how to fix/adjust the clam shell strainers on a Slingerland Gene Krupa Radio King Snare Drum. These strainers are troublesome for several reasons. They need to be setup just right so that you can turn the snares completely off. The inside nuts that hold the strainer on the drum are prone to becoming loose. Also, the handle of this throw-off is prone to breaking or bending. I talk about these problems in this video as well as give you advice on how to tune the drum. I also play the drum with a full kit so you can appreciate its unique sound.
The shell of this drum is one piece steam bent maple and it's a drum I use quite often because of it's ultra dry sound. It is by far the driest sounding wood drum I own making it a valuable voice in a snare drum collection. An old Radio King with all of it's original parts is a pretty dark sounding drum which some people do not like (I love it) but it's an older sounding voice that you should know about and have at your disposal.
If you want to skip all of my endless talking and hear the drum first you can skip ahead to around 20:19.
The other equipment I am using for this video consists of: Doc Sweeney Stave Drums in African Olive wood 20"x 16" Bass Drum Toms: 10"x 8", 12"x 8", 14"x 14 floor tom. Cymbals are: Sabian Jack DeJohnette 20" Ride Wuhan 20" Lion Cymbal Paiste Traditional 16" and 17" thin crashes Sabian HH 13" Regular Hi-Hats Sabian 12" AA Mini Hats . Heads on toms are Remo Pinstripes on toms Bass drum is an Aquarian Power stroke 1 head. Microphones are a AKG C24 stereo overhead and an Shure Beta 52 on the Bass drum. - เพลง
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This original 1950's Slingerland® Solid One(1)-PLY Super Sound King Snare Drum sounds absolutely AMAZING Rick!!! 😉👍🏻❤️🥁🇺🇸
Hi Rick,
Thanks for the video and your enthusiasm - I use this snare quite often too, it sounds amazing with kentville kangaroo heads. I replaced the annoying clamshell strainer with a Sonor dual Glide strainer which is pretty bulky, but now the snare works on and off without drilling any holes. Of course I kept the old strainer and butt end in case of reselling. Best wishes from Germany
Thank you for the tip on the Sonor dual Glide strainers. I always wanted to upgrade but I never found strainers and butt plates with correct measurements.
I have the exact snare model, it sounds so perfect, with all types of tuning.
I just purchased one of these today. Very helpful video! Thanks
Superbe vidéo mon ami,
Tu es un grand musicien, un poète.
Merci pour ton talent et ta gentillesse.
Amicalement.
Gilles zuccarelli
Sounds better without any muffling, because it’s so dry .
This snare drum is sounds really good.
Rick... got the same snare. and a TDR for my Slingerland 60's kit. the clamshell is finicky and I had to redo the inner pull and release... but as dry as it is.. I added Bovid heads Mule/ Camel-on reso/batter and it really does come alive..
great content, as usual. thanks.
Rick, I read somewhere that it's helpful to put something like a tension rod washer between the butt plates of the snare wires and the barrel nut on either end of the strainer where the screw goes in. It does seem to lift the wires a bit away from those snare beds and I found the drum to be a little less choked as a result. Would love to know your thoughts if you ever get around to trying this. Also, (in case you don't know) PureSound make a set of wires that work perfectly on this drum. Thanks for such a great video. Someone gave me one of these because he got too frustrated with it! Clearly, with a little patience and know how it is an amazing snare to have in the arsenal.
Sonor make a strainer that fits the hole spacing for the clam shell, if I'm not mistaken. It might take away from the vintage look, but maybe it's worth mentioning for anyone who might have one of these with a faulty, or missing strainer and would like to use it as a player's drum without having to drill the shell.
Thanks Alan
Thanks for the video. Super helpful. I was just wondering how you got the throw off so tight? I can only tighten so tight until it spins the bolt but it is still too loose. Thanks
You will have to tighten the bolt and nut inside the drum. That tightens the spring which pulls the handle closer. This then tightens the clamshell. A terrible design so you will have to experiment. You can add a washer if need be.
15” wires? Does that go for the older one with streamline lugs I recently got one cloud badge have regular snares wanna try extended wires Didn’t know if it was 15 or 16 inch And I’ve also seen the ones with the metal ribbon connecting with the one screw but my throw off has multiple holes for the string
Black and brass Niles badges were used from 1960-69. So every Slingy from that 60-69 would have that same badge
Hi! The video is very good. I'm fine-tuning a 5 1/2. I am trying to finely adjust the cord tensioner to normal tension but when I remove the puller the wires are left clicking as I hit the drum. Can you tell me something about that? Thanks Rick. Bruno from Argentina
Hi Bruno
I am describing the following under the impression that you have the same Radio King I am showing in the video.
I am not 100% sure that I understand the problem but it sounds like your snares are too loose. Take the top head of and tighten the nut for the throwoff. There should be a spring on there. Then make sure that the snares are screwed onto that strainer. That's how the clamshell strainers work. If there is string holding the snares on the drum does not have the original snares and that could be your problem. Also try to tighten the screw on the opposite side of the strainer. Both sides need to be in balance.
Hi Rick, I have that same drum too. Ok, I'm going to try what you told me. The snare is the original with screws. I have another Slinger with a string snare but with a more current system. Thanks Rick, your video was very helpful. Greetings
Great Video. What kind of drums is the rest of the kit?
Check the video description please
I have two questions:
Why don't you fix that inner strainer nut with something like Loctite?
You didn't mention that huge inner damper. Can it be adjusted?
Hi
You never would want to use Loctite on a metal strainer like this. There are times when you might need to take the strainer completely off and using a metal holding compound could cause you to strip the treads or damage the part. A metal nut with a plastic interior (locknut) works much better and its easy to remove.
The internal muffler is completely adjustable but I do not use it as internal muffling is a bad idea. When you use an internal muffler it presses up against the head limiting the natural up and down movement of that head. Better to uses a dampener that rides on top of the head and can move with it.
@@rickdior Excellent video - Blue Loctite would work NOT red!
I you use blue loctite and want to loosen it at a later time just heat the nut with a lighter enough to melt the loctite. But if he already tried it might want to use a locking nut as he says. Rick I wouldn't change the cob rims, that's the Radio King sound, really enjoyed your video and your drumming.