The snare wire for a 14 inches radio king snare drums utilizing the clam shell style strainer (used from the 1940s through the early 60s) has 16 strands, an overall length of 15 7/8 inches, and a strand length of 15 inches (including the soldered area on each end-plate). both end-plates have a 1/4 inches hole in the center for attachment of the wire to the strainer frame via a screw. puresound's vintage series snare wires are designed not only to replace worn and no longer available wires on vintage snares, they are also designed to enhance the performance of those classic drums.

Designed as a replacement for vintage 14" Slingerland Radio King Clam Shell snare drums, the Radio King snare wire has 16 individual strands of premium-grade steel wire. The snares have an overall length of 15 7/8", and a strand length of 15" (from solder point to solder point). Both end plates have a 1/4" hole in the center for attachment of the wire to the strainer frame via a screw.
Vintage Series snare wires are professional quality snares developed not only to replace worn and no longer available wires on vintage drums, but also to enhance the performance of specific classic drums.
PureSound offers a wide variety of professional quality snare wires including a selection of vintage wires designed specifically for older snare drums with unique snare mechanisms. PureSound snare wires are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.