Well they did use that mount on the Arkansas drums as well.....I know this for a fact as I re-wrapped one for a friend a few years ago and it had the Arkansas badge. So we are in agreement that its not truely a vintage kit per-se, but it is still a nice kit.

The wrap isn't faded because this is an import kit from the early 90's. It's a maple outer and inner with a mahogany core. Note the small chip used in the WMP. It's the typical blotchy look of the modern WMP. Also, note the bass mount. That was used only for the Spirit and Artist Custom line. This is an Artist Custom kit. Lastly, check out the badge on the floor. It's the "USA" badge. The wood is from the US, shipped to Taiwan for assembly. The completed drum is shipped back to the US for sale. All in all, the kit will sound pretty good. But, it's not a vintage Slingerland by any stretch of the imagination. Value - not much.

the cheaper stuff. it is a very unfortunate thing, that african mahogany. it fell out of use in the drum shell industry for many many reasons. the most glaring variable is the bottom dollar cost.

that's what i've been saying. they sound great, but because of the timing in relation to the (mostly chinese) asian influx, the resale sucks. good gigging kit for cheap.

Interested. Price?

Yeah. I hate when this happens. Someone will think they have something worth some serious loot and you have to go and rain on their parade. I've had that happen too many times. I feel so bad.Check out a used Gretsch Catalina Club. It's got a decent sound and has this same exact wrap. You can usually get one used for about 150-200. 18, 14, 12, with matching 14 snare, with hardware. Work on the shells a bit and it actually sounds pretty nice. You can do the shell work in one sitting. Smooth and wax the edges, either hardwax oil or tung oil the insides. That's it. Nice sound after that. One sitting and you've improved the sound of the kit by several levels. Worth the investment if you find one. They are plentiful.