In case anyone is interested. Here is a very early set of DW drums, exactly as I bought them (except for the cut out head).
They were purchased from the original Guitar Center in the early 80's, and were probably the first DW set ever sold from Guitar Center. Very few people were aware of DW at the time and they sat on the floor at GC for several months until I couldn't stand it anymore and took out a loan to buy them for about $1500 as I recall.
Great drums! What's the serial number 3 digit prefix?
Really nice drums. I love the DW sound I could just never afford them. LOL maybe someday I'll come across some I can snag.
Very nice set. I dream of one day getting a set
Love the natural finish on those.
Their early stufff was interesting...
Beautiful kit man! Looks like you took good care of them.
JC
Nice kit,looks well taken care of. Collectors may be interested in the ser# or first few digits because from what I understand DW did not keep records of them on early drums. If you still have receipts or loan doc's that may really help people trying to establish a ser# dating guide.
Hey
Just received my early DW snare last week and played it last monday. I put a Vintage A on it and it sounds lovely!
Really great and beautiful drums!
Your kit must be great also. Same as LA Camco with different bearing edges, isn't it?
C
Any of you early DW lovers interested in a 1981 brass 6x14?
PM me if you are!
baby crawl2
