I finally got this WFL bass drum & floor tom home from a seedy pawnshop in my neighbourhood. I had only seen them once very quickly when I put a payment down on them & I didn't have my phone on me to snap any pics. Now that I have them home I'm full of questions...
First off, the interiors seem to painted in what looks like Gretsch silver sealer and there seems to be no sign of tampering. It looks factory. I'll try to get some better pics when I have more light to work with.
Second, notice the grommet on the bass drum. No WFL badge but a round piece of brass around the grommet. This is a virgin kick, so I'm assuming the (missing) mounted tom was hoop mounted. There are attached pics of the T-Rods as well, which are chrome bowties on one side and Gretsch on the other, except for one 60's Ludwig & one Trixon (I think). Also, the kick is drilled for 4 legs, there 2 telescoping in place, other 2 missing.
The floor tom has a WFL badge, same nickel plated lugs & silver sealer style interior paint, again no signs that this is post factory. The legs/mounts have been swapped out to 60's Gretsch. Probably way back when.
Now I admit that I was really pressed for time when I stumbled across these drums. I dropped a downpayment on them and ran off to a gig. In my mind I remember seeing mahogany, but no, they look to be maple 3 ply with subtle re-rings, not like the big chunky ones that I have seen on WFL snares. Funny enough I don't remember the FT legs/mounts being Gretsch either. Early senility?
Anyway, anything you folks can tell me about these (period, worth etc) would be very appreciated!
