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Kids Star Drums

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Earlier today, my wife and I visited an antiques shop in Waterford, Ontario, Canada. To my surprise, I came across a very small bass, maybe sixteen inches, and a attachable tom , perhaps ten inches. Both were wrapped in a very cheap red swirl of some sort. The drums were banged up and missing hardware. What I found interesting however, was the fact that they were badged with the silver, rectangular Star badge from the late sixties. They were overpriced pieces of junk! Even I, as a Star collector, walked away quickly! I never knew Star even made kids' kits. Maybe Ralf or others can shed some light.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 5 years ago
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Yes, I bought a set for my kids way back … Here's an Earlier thread.

Cheers

John

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=56221&highlight=midget+star

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 5 years ago
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Thanks, John! I learn something everyday form you guys!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 5 years ago
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I have a Norma small kit much like the Star kits.

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Posted on 5 years ago
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From mlayton

I have a Norma small kit much like the Star kits.

Now that's a beautiful little kit! The bass and tom that I saw.........not so much. Thanks very much for sharing and helping to enlighten me!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 5 years ago
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From salty 1322

... What I found interesting however, was the fact that they were badged with the silver, rectangular Star badge from the late sixties. ... Even I, as a Star collector, walked away quickly! I never knew Star even made kids' kits. Maybe Ralf or others can shed some light. Brian

Hello Brian,

Please, allow me to do some house advertising:

http://www.star-drums.de/html/_midget____cocktail_drums.html

;-)

Indeed, those kits are rare, as they obviously had to stand the drumming attempts of our kiddies (or ourselves at that time ...), and this treatment happened over decades.

Cheers,

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 5 years ago
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This Pearl made center lug kit was originally red sparkle

and in very poor condition

My seller re-wrapped them in the green pearl

I thought initially it was a kiddie kit also

But the snare and mounted drum are standard size

the floor tom is a 13" and the bass drum is 18"

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