Even if all the wraps are bad, moire/flame wraps are pretty inexpensive these days.So are 1.6 mm.rims.Grey interiors are a favorite of mine,and I'd be in resto mode....Staggered lugs,flame wrap,grey interiors-classic Star construction!

Ditto here! I love to find stuff like this!

Post pics when you get it & restore it!

No worries, I'll definitely post more pics when i get them next week. I will always lean more on the side of resto than parting out. It just depends on what's missing and the overall condition etc.

Wow! What a find! My kit was quite similar before restoration. It is now my primary choice when gigging (under Turquoise Stars in Drum Image gallery).Please post pictures upon comletion!!!

Brian

It's amazing that you will get the original drum heads - although in poor condition now - after 40 (forty!) year.

Premier flat base 'Lokfast' cymbal stands, like yours, alone sell at ebay UK for GBP 25 - to 35, if complete. The hihat similar.

So this is a real bargain: congrats!

Ralf

Yep. Ralf is right on the money! I too was lucky enough to acquire the original Star heads for my kit. To me, they are priceless. I have them put away and, use modern Remos to play.If you ever want to sell, please send me a PM!

Brian

Thanks guys, I'll post better pics next week. There is already someone locally wanting the Star BD head but i'm inclined to hold onto them. In the mean time Brian, here's a pic of some Star bongos for sale here. I may even have a crack at them. The colour looks fantastic.

Hi, Andrew!

Thanks for responding. It's always good to hear from another Star admirer! Actually, I have a set of Star bongos but, I really appreciate your letting me know about these. I have a Star tambourine (in the original cardboard box) and a Star cocktail drum as well. All of these drums can be seen in The Drum Image section under "Turquoise Star Set". I have two Star stencils also. I guess the only thing missing is a conga!

Thanks again, Andrew.

Brian

OK, to recover these in traditional wrap will cost you way more than they're really worth. So let's look at a really good option, a bubinga/kewazinga veneer. It's no less an arduous task, but the cost is so far south of plastic that a little headache is way worth it, and the wood looks really nice. So, with this company I am suggesting, (and I have NO financial or other real-life connection to them) the veneer is around nothing, really. For one sheet of 15"x124", which is approx 13 sq ft, is around $12.50USD (http://www.certainlywood.com/detail.cfm?ID=3057), then for the mounted tom and snare, another sheet (7.75 sq ft) is about $4.00USD( http://www.certainlywood.com/detail.cfm?ID=3058 ) plus the cost of shipping, adhesive and moisturizer. This wood (bubinga/kewazinga) must be moistened as it will crack while being worked and there is a specific product for it, available at either of these online retailers: (first listed and this one as well. I like the second site (veneersupplies...also known as www.joewoodworker.com) for the vast, free knowledge base they offer.

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