RADIO KING 4 PIECE DRUM SET KIT...Slingerland Krupa... the original kit that started the showbiz rock beat ..ish

Item Details For sale is this vintage 1942 Slingerland Super Swing Krupa "Radio King" 4-piece drum set. Recently purchased directly from the original owner, seen in the first photo as a young boy with the set being auctioned, this particular drum kit is in extremely excellent, completely intact,all original condition, and includes: the original 28" kick drum, the original 14" snare, the original 13" rack tom, the original 12" rack tom, original Alejian cymbals, miscellaneous percussion pieces, vintage sheet music, and even all of the original hardware. His mother meticulously sewed padded canvas covers the month they were gifted to him, which nearly perfectly preserved the set, while the rest of the hardware was neatly organized in an era-appropriate fibrecase. Considering the condition of this spectacular specimen, it would be unfathomableto consider a better example in existence.Those of us who value condition will hold this kit with utmost regard, so do not miss this opportunity to purchase an entirely original Radio King kit with every single piece of hardware, purchased from the only and original owner.  This '42 Slingerland Radio King drum set includes: - 8" x 14" Broadway Standard Snare Drum - 16" x 28" Bass Drum with orig. muffler - 13" x 15" Rack Tom - 12" x 14" Rack Tom - (2) Alejian cymbals - (1) no-name original brass hi-hat - (2) cowbells - (1) wood block The condition of all of the drums is very fine. The marine pearl wrap is slightly faded, theintegrity of which is not compromised in any way. All of the calf-skin drum heads are original aside from the top snare head. 7/8 heads are original. It even includes all of his original Gene Krupa signature drum sticks.  Payment Details I only accept PayPal. Shipping Details Since this item is both fragile and sensitive, itwill be shipped professionally with all new packing materials, and the box will be reinforcedfor maximum rigidity. It will also be shipped with insurance in the total amount of the sale. Shipping and handling will be: - $499 within the Continental U.S.A. - $599 to Canada - $799 to Europe - $999 to: South America/Australia/New Zealand/Spain/Portugal/Middle East/Asia/Africa/China