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1956 WFL Buddy Rich Super Classic in OBP

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This is a model No. 980P Buddy Rich Super Classic set in original Oyster Black Pearl. 22/13/16/5.5x14

The interiors are dated as follows: snare: Aug 19 1956. BD: Aug 19 1956 FT: Aug 18 1956. Tom: Aug 16 1956.

An ALMOST matched set.

If anyone knows of any earlier OBP drums, please post as this may be the earliest known kit.

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Posted on 7 years ago
#1
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Truly awesome drum set!

Posted on 7 years ago
#2
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What a beautiful time capsule that is. Great find.

Posted on 7 years ago
#3
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That's museum quality right there..!

Posted on 7 years ago
#4
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Thumbs up!!

Cheers

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Posted on 7 years ago
#5
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Spectacular example of a WFL kit!Yes Sir

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Posted on 7 years ago
#6
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Crazy nice kit !!!! Yes Sir

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 7 years ago
#7
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This one leaves me speechless, Mark. Such a stunning kit!

- EMD
Posted on 7 years ago
#8
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Nice kit there...

Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.

ROGER's
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Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass

WFL
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Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival

Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.
Posted on 7 years ago
#9
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A fantastic kit you have there. Very cool.

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Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 7 years ago
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