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A.F. Blaemire Drums I got from a Thrift SHop

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Hey, so I'm pretty inexperienced when it comes to Drum value and rarity as I'm not a drummer myself, but I found a set of A.F. Blaemire drums at a local thrift shop and from the bit of research I've done I believe they're very similar to the drums used in Hal Blaine's monster drum kit. I have photos below and a link to a video I took of them and I was wondering if ya'll could tell me what you think of them and how much you think I should be able to sell them for. They need some work and refinishing, but I'm hoping I can get them to someone who will really appreciate them.

video on youtube: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVARPE3t_jY"]A.F. Blaemire Drum Set - YouTube[/ame]

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Posted on 6 years ago
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These are super cool. Might be interested when they go up for sale.

Posted on 6 years ago
#2
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Amazing find! These will spark a lot of interest for sure. Let me know if you want to sell the Pearl snare please!

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
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 6 years ago
#3
Guest

Just curious....where did the other replies for this thread go? I posted a reply, and it along with several others are gone...

Posted on 6 years ago
#4
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I think there are two separate threads on this and both are in different parts of the forum.

Mike

Posted on 6 years ago
#5
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There are 2 threads currently going...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 6 years ago
#6
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From 8upwithit

Just curious....where did the other replies for this thread go? I posted a reply, and it along with several others are gone...

Here's the other thread. They should probably be combined together.

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=61897

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 6 years ago
#7
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Mr. redd

So the Blaemire shells are all fiberglass.

If the toms have that resin and cloth look on the inside with the Blaemire paper tag,

you know they are Blaemire.

From the video, it looks like you have 3 nice Blaemire Concert toms with Pearl Coffin lugs.

The BD appears to be a wood shell. Different lugs. Not a Blaemire.

Great find.

So, how much did the Thrift Shop let them go for?

Can you tell us?

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 6 years ago
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Mr. redd,

Some of us guys have been restoring these drums for a long time now.

FYI, some of us like to strip them down to the raw FG shell and then clear coat them.

Check out pic

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BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 6 years ago
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From green glass drum

Mr. redd,Some of us guys have been restoring these drums for a long time now.FYI, some of us like to strip them down to the raw FG shell and then clear coat them.Check out pic

I like the look of that bass! Nice work!

Posted on 6 years ago
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