They're the most UNDER valued of the vintage Japanese sets.. They can sound awesome.. I have a double 24" bass (unwrapped) project set here.. Not sure what I'm going to do with them, though. I also have fond memories, I had a black Pearl Fiberglass 8 pc set. 10/12/13/14/16/18/24 with a 6.5x14 COB snare. They were loud muthas. Fiberglass is the best alternative material to wood shells available, soundwise, in my opinion.

I don't have a fibreglass kit. I have always fancied one, but never bought one. I always saw them in chrome and the rare metal finish (like what Peter Criss had) that I can't quite describe. Peter Criss made me want a fibreglass Pearl kit BADLY.

I hate to say it, but you kinda lunched the value of the kit by re-wrapping it (unless the wrap was HIDEOUS, as in wrecked beyond repair). Jonni's right- $450 is probably every dime. If it were me- I would just play the crud out of them, and if you want to re-sell, re-wrap in chrome.

Again- I am one envious rabbit here.

I agree 10,000% with you- I want a set BADLY!!!!

The Music Go Round store in Kenosha, WI has a set of Pearl fiberglass for $99. It was just a kick a 3 piece though. I think it was 13/16/22, but the toms may have been larger.

http://www.musicgoroundkenosha.com/detail.aspx?id=1074812

guess what i have an original 1976 pearl fiberglass jet black wrap (original) heads on the bottoms are original remo with pearl logo tops are remo pinstriped bass is all original hardware original cymbals too 16 crash is cracked 20 inch ride not bad minor keyhole all zils hihats are good shape i,m selling it on craigs 1000.00 located in peabody mass. hardware needs polishing some pitting on drum lugs and rims (to be exspected at that age plus they are japan)