Very nice drums - and a great story.In 1973, when I was 11, my parents took me to "the" local music store and we walked out with this set - brand new, shiny, wood shells, 4-piece, same hardware as yours less one stand, same snare I suspect, Zildjian 18" crash-ride and hats. I still have the kit and all the hardware except the hi hat stand. I got Pearl catalogs later and dreamed about a big-ass kit like yours.Do you have any pics of you playing the kit back then?
Thanks for providing the awesome pic. Was that your first set? My feeling is that there are far too few pics of Pearl drums from that time era. Cool to see a set in blue sparkle. You look like one happy camper! I do see period correct hihat stands on eBay from time to time-not to costly either. Yes, I do have pics near that time. I will try and dig them out and post. d.:)