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STAR drums: new website coming soon
Hi there, you MIJ guys worldwide! It's time to disclose a secret: I'm in the very last steps of establishing an information about STAR (what else? ;)...
12 years agoUnknown MIJ, Help Please.
This might be a 'Hoshino' kit (I mean neither STAR nor Tama). All reso hoops and heads appear to be missing? Then I wouldn't pay more than utmost US-$...
12 years agoMy guess is Apollo-what's yours?
From vyacheslav...
12 years ago1930's Marius Renatus.
Great drumset and even more beautiful pics. Personally, I would NOT give that pedal a try. Cool Dude Ralf
12 years agoUnknown Japanese Brand
The pic isn't clear enough, but it sounds like the rail consolette is not a Star one (ergo it's Pearl). I could tell if I had a close-up pic of the ra...
12 years ago70's Ludwig Vistalite Green/Clear
Awesome, although green is not my fav. colour. You should be pleased at punch! Is it one of a kind? (I've seen only one Ludwig in those sunset (?) str...
12 years agoVintage Premier parts for snare strainer, BDP 300, etc.
Yes - email sent already. Ralf
12 years ago6/8 tom tom mount for 1958 Sonor Set?
Val, why do you still ignore my emails sent to you? :confused: Ralf
12 years agoImperial - Swiss-made vintage drums
Guess I have to sleep one night and then decide, whether I find these (never seen before) rare lugs nice or ugly. Toilet Anyway - thanx for sharing w...
12 years agoMy New Premier 101 Kit
How urgent is it for you to get a floor tom? I know some contacts over here in Europe (namely UK) who might be of help for you. Ralf
12 years ago1974 Sonor Champion Hardware
Hi Val and Welcome here! There's a good address here in Germany for such spare parts: http://www.stdrums.de But perhaps someone on your side of the...
12 years agoPremier 1970's Telescoping spurs
To answer BosLover's question: no, I was lucky to send them back to the UK-seller and receive a new pair without being charged again, now fitting. Oh...
12 years agoPlastic Hoops on MIJ kits?
Hi V., Unfortunately it is true (yes, and lame, indeed): STAR used partly black plastic hoops in the very early 70s. Namely the budget bass drums wer...
12 years agoPremier 1970's Telescoping spurs
Hi there, Please, grab that set, Sir! If the set is in this nearly perfect condition, I'd recommend to keep the spurs genuine, too. You may find one...
12 years agoLate 60´s(?) STAR in grey shimmer
Hi John, Simply great - thanks! I think those staggered lugs will be even more rare than the wrap of both sets. It'll be a hard decision which you -...
12 years ago