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Question Regarding MIJ Grey Interiors

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Hey all,

When did the Japanese start painting the interiors of shells grey?

I`m just curious...I have some shells that are natural and some that are painted flat grey on the insides...

Thanks in advance guys!!

Cheers

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Star began it doing when they went to the thicker shells around 67-68. Don't know when or even if Pearl did, never seen a Pearl stencil painted, that I know of.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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I have set of 1969 Pearl Thunderkings interiors painted gray- obviously factory paint and 69 Pearl Valencias that are unpainted. So it was done on some models in 1969. My 68 Pearl Challengers have unpainted interiors. The 67 and earlier Pearl that I have seen have not had painted interiors. I hope that helps. The answer was 1969 -ishSumo Dude

Thunderkings:

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/2011-01-06104940.jpg[/IMG]

Valencias:

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/2010-10-12144044.jpg[/IMG]

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Hey all,When did the Japanese start painting the interiors of shells grey?I`m just curious...I have some shells that are natural and some that are painted flat grey on the insides...Thanks in advance guys!!Cheers

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Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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Thanks guys...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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hi,

My Star junior Kit from 72 have only grey interior on the bass drum...

some are grey on srew, other under... i think is just a question of time and money...

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Posted on 10 years ago
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