A few months ago I had a friend over with his '68 Blue Oyster kit. Here it is next to my 1970 bowling ball version. The 60's Blue Oyster is very pretty up close, but fades to a greyish hue and lacks definition at a distance. It almost looks like faded OBP.
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1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
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1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods
Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
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K.O., I was just figuring that out! I’ve seen some that have absolutely zero “3-Dimensionality” to them - they just look flat. At first, I was thinking that they were just not shiny, but your explanation confirms an opinion I was forming.John’s drums look spectacular in their depth, with a bit of silvery gray in them.
Yes, mine are 750xxx serials, which puts them among the very early b/o badges, 1969. The 13 was added later, has an Oct 70 date stamp, but still incredibly rich depth. So as KO pointed out, the 69/70 wraps are transitional; true 'bowling ball' OBP comes later.
John/Levelpebble
Tama Superstar 81 Aqua bop
Rogers Cleveland BDP (x2), Silver bop, Champagne, Black/Gold Duco, WMP, Blue sparkle; Dayton Red Onyx;
Camco Oaklawn 12 14 20 5x14 Tuxedo WMP
LW 59 SC Blue Sparkle, WMP
WFL Gold Sparkle SC, WMP Compacto
Gretsch 49/50 Broadkaster WMP
Fibes Copper Forte
Remo MasterEdge Bop, Gold Crown, Mondo
Slingerland Conway Black Satin
70's MIJ Del Ray, my first and fav ok I'm lying here
Way Too Many Snares, She Says
Tama Superstar 81 Aqua bop
Rogers Cleveland BDP (x2), Silver bop, Champagne, Black/Gold Duco, WMP, Blue sparkle; Dayton Red Onyx;
Camco Oaklawn 12 14 20 5x14 Tuxedo WMP
LW 59 SC Blue Sparkle, WMP
WFL Gold Sparkle SC, WMP Compacto
Gretsch 49/50 Broadkaster WMP
Fibes Copper Forte
Remo MasterEdge Bop, Gold Crown, Mondo
Slingerland Conway Black Satin
70's MIJ Del Ray, my first and fav ok I'm lying here
Way Too Many Snares, She Says
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Yes, mine are 750xxx serials, which puts them among the very early b/o badges, 1969. The 13 was added later, has an Oct 70 date stamp, but still incredibly rich depth. So as KO pointed out, the 69/70 wraps are transitional; true 'bowling ball' OBP comes later.
Well, John, I’m looking for the tweener, like yours. And since you’re not yet ready to sell, I’ll be seeking one just like yours.
The one in the link on my original post appears to be like yours. Can you take a gander at it and confirm? I may be asking the seller to send me some better photos.
Josh
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A few months ago I had a friend over with his '68 Blue Oyster kit. Here it is next to my 1970 bowling ball version. The 60's Blue Oyster is very pretty up close, but fades to a greyish hue and lacks definition at a distance. It almost looks like faded OBP.
Yes, it does look grayer. Not unlike what typically happens to Sky Blue Pearl. Blues turn gray, blacks turn green. (Often - there are many exceptions)
Josh
Posted on 5 years ago
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My friend has one of the earliest mixed kits all same blue bowl wrap but 2 of toms are keystone the bd and ft are b/o
April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp
once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp
once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 5 years ago
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Yes jmcohen, those look like the tweener as you call it.
Those are the ones I was talking about also that look better in person.
Wayne
Posted on 5 years ago
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John/Levelpebble
Tama Superstar 81 Aqua bop
Rogers Cleveland BDP (x2), Silver bop, Champagne, Black/Gold Duco, WMP, Blue sparkle; Dayton Red Onyx;
Camco Oaklawn 12 14 20 5x14 Tuxedo WMP
LW 59 SC Blue Sparkle, WMP
WFL Gold Sparkle SC, WMP Compacto
Gretsch 49/50 Broadkaster WMP
Fibes Copper Forte
Remo MasterEdge Bop, Gold Crown, Mondo
Slingerland Conway Black Satin
70's MIJ Del Ray, my first and fav ok I'm lying here
Way Too Many Snares, She Says
Tama Superstar 81 Aqua bop
Rogers Cleveland BDP (x2), Silver bop, Champagne, Black/Gold Duco, WMP, Blue sparkle; Dayton Red Onyx;
Camco Oaklawn 12 14 20 5x14 Tuxedo WMP
LW 59 SC Blue Sparkle, WMP
WFL Gold Sparkle SC, WMP Compacto
Gretsch 49/50 Broadkaster WMP
Fibes Copper Forte
Remo MasterEdge Bop, Gold Crown, Mondo
Slingerland Conway Black Satin
70's MIJ Del Ray, my first and fav ok I'm lying here
Way Too Many Snares, She Says
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Heading out on vacation, but when I get back, I think I may float that guy an offer...
Posted on 5 years ago
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