metal hoops and six lugs on the bass drum coupled with Pearl style mounts on a non-Pearl set = most likely a cheaper "stencil" type set. Might not be bad as a starter or beater set if they are especially cheap but nothing to get overly excited about.

That's what I'm seeing anyway.

Kinda what I was thinking...the lugs are kinda unique is the only thing that is intriguing. Here is a pic of the interior...any idea on what kind of wood?

WARNING: PURE OPINION HERE

No, I am not going ALL THE WAY with this......but the point I want to make is that the wood specie does not matter nearly as much as most think. Do I like to speculate/discuss/share when selling.....yes, as it IS significant. But from an owner's and player's perspective, specie does not matter as much as it used to.

WHY? My theory is that advanced technology in drumheads, knowledge of edges and their significance, tuning knowledge - those are the biggest factors. I have seen cheap entry level sound great....because the edges were good, good quality heads, and the tuning was done well. Meanwhile, if those factors are not good on a top of the line (vintage or modern) it will sound terrible.

Nowadays I care more about the integrity of the shell, whether it is OOR or not, and the condition of the wrap and hardware. Is it too pitted? Are there any cracks in the wrap?

So - if it is a good deal and you like the way it looks - grab it and play the heck out of it....no matter what wood it is. There is much testimony on these forums of poplar, luan, even basswood drums sounding great....by well-respected members.

Wood does matter,....just ask her !

I am a huge fan of 5-lug floor toms....NOT.

I've had both a 5 & 7 lug FT, both the weirdest things to tune. I never really got the Gretsch 5 lug tom thing either for that matter.

I passed on the drums...thanks for the info!