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Advice on buying this kit
I'd guess a few years either way of 1970.My grandfathers Ralston drums were around 72-and were similar.The pearl insert on the hoop is not painted,and...
14 years agoAdvice on buying this kit
Look on this site-Vintage Drum Guide-Japanese drums-Apollo page 2-double tom outfit.T rods,bass drum mount,lugs all match.Slight difference on the cli...
14 years agoGretsch drop "G" kit
Very nice-and all there but the tom mounts.Why do you suppose that is?They aren't all that rare a part.
14 years agoUnknown Kit
The gold drums are of different manufacture than the snare-look like MIT Pearl stencils with hex-rod mounts.Stick on any ol' name-it's bound to be rig...
14 years agoTama Rockstar
There were 2 lines-Rockstar and Rockstar Pro.Neither specified the main body plies,but the Rockstar Pro interior ply is laquered Basswood.Japanese ven...
14 years agoUnidentifiable MIJ Floor Tom
American Kent-the last batches had either no edges cut or horrible,crooked ones.That,with a new round over edge cut,despite what looks like some moist...
14 years agoWhen do old drum become vintage?
When do drums become vintage.....in the year 2525....if man is still alive.....:D
14 years agoContinental Drums????
The Continentals I know are Pearl stencil MIJ/MIT w/hex rod mounts.Six lug bass/snare -bare bones jobs.
14 years agoUnidentifiable MIJ Floor Tom
I cannot with any certainty comment on Pearl vs Star on that point.The MIJ Kents had a sticker or rectangle badge,according to the website here. Only...
14 years agoUnidentifiable MIJ Floor Tom
Our friends @ Kent assembled drums with whatever was lying around-especially if it was the cheapest thing lying around(more towards the end).An Americ...
14 years agoUnidentifiable MIJ Floor Tom
Those,my friend,are the INCREDIBLY RARE Kent "Coffin"lugs.MAYBE one year of production,somewhere near Kent's changeover from U.S.to MIJ shell construc...
14 years agoGretsch drop "G" kit
Well,is it too much?Yes and no.Those are beautiful sounding drums,hard to replace with a modern purchase.The finishes,especially the darker wood color...
14 years ago1930's Slingerland R.K. set what...
HMMMMMMM....Many things cross my mind.They are as practical an antique set as there is,being double tension and practical sizes.Does the owner want "a...
14 years agoUnknown drum kit
I,as a rule will buy almost any reasonable quality complete set under $100.In this case the Swivo hi-hat and a King Beat Tama bass pedal would clinch...
14 years agoWhite Oyster Amati
That snare throw is just like the base model George Way/Camco set up.My early 60's Oaklawn Camco snare had one originally,but was replaced by a previo...
14 years ago