I bought this set for the snare drum which turned out to be a very rare COB Premier 2000 from the very start of production. I'm working on that at the moment. But I've always had a soft spot for these old Yamaha kits so was quite happy to get them even though the floor tom is missing. I paid about $150 for everything and the hats turned out to be 14" Paiste 602s, the 18" ride is a 50s Zildjian A, there was a 60s 8" paper thin splash and case full of old hardware.
The kit was filthy and there was a lot of rust but I decided to clean it up and use it as a gigging kit. I have to say, every time i work on one of these old Yamaha kits I'm reminded just how well made they are. Even the screws that attach the lugs to the shell are better quality than most.
The FT is a Tama Swingstar and works ok until I find a correct replacement (which may be never).
I gigged it last night and I'll be gigging it again tonight. It's that good.
