So this all started a few days ago while starting the remodel on my sons room. It is a large room and when I am done there will be even more space for his guitar, bass guitar and amps... so I thought. "A drum set would really complete this room"
The next day I stopped by GC and looked at a used flat black PDP F-series. Could have picked it up for $160, and nearly did.
Then I started looking at some 70's Rogers drums and thought those would bring a bit more character, and fit better with his Les Paul Classic and the Peavy Bass.
Then I thought... you know, what would REALLY be nice is a kit that looks similar to the Ringo Starr Ed Sullivan kit. I figured I could buy a cheap set and wrap it in Oyster Black Pearl and that would be that.
Then after a little more research I kind of realized that would be a headache and in the end I would have a kit whose true value would be diminished.. and besides those 60's era Ludwigs are so cool... and sound so cool.
2 straight days on ebay and Craig's list have finally culminated in this kit. 22" bass drum no serial# keystone badge, 13" Tom with 5 digit serial and the 14" (Yes 14") **edited** floor tom with no serial keystone. $1,200 for all.
They are nearly perfect. I am in disbelief. Most of the chrome looks nearly new. There is one cigarette burn on the bass but that is about it. They are Blue Oyster Pearl but I don't care. They are so gorgeous and they are close enough.
