I haven't discussed this one much on the forum. I drove down to Dallas to pick it up around the beginning of the year. I've continued working on it off and on. Mostly, I've played with it. I've just about completed the restoration. I still have not been able to find the second 16. I would appreciate any assistance given. I will continue to search ...
Until then, this is the kit. I have another set of spurs enroute. There are two pair here, but I found a nicer set to switch out. Forgot to put the rubber tips on the spurs for the pics. If you look closely, you will see them on the bass spike thingy. Oh well...
This is by no means similar to what Buddy used. It's the Slingerland model number kit only.
1971 Slingerland Buddy Rich Outfit No. 80N
Lacquer Mahogany Finish
22x14, 16x16, 13x9, 5 1/2 x 14 Artist snare
5 x 14 COB Gene Krupa Sound King snare (seemed appropriate)
Twin 66 Buddy Rich cymbal stands
806 Dynamo Hi Hat stand
1382 Rocket Snare stand
938 Tempo King Pedal
(another flat bass stand to hold the extra snare)
(two non-standard bass cymbal arms)
This one was a kick to work on. I really enjoyed searching out the appropriate parts and the cool little twiddly bits. Those stupid skinny spurs were a nightmare, though. The shells on this kit are ridiculously thin. They are about half as thin as any of my other 3-ply shells. Seriously thin. Consequently, they are very resonant and sensitive. I can't seem to find the best heads to take advantage of that...as of yet. I believe I'm going to put either calf or goat skin on it (or a combination of the two).
I've played it out a couple of times. The other musicians seemed to really be taken by it. I don't believe I'll be doing that again, though. It's a bit too delicate for banging around town. It's a home kit.
I'll hang on to this one for a while. I really like playing it.
