I believed this kit was a 1963 because of the 1" reinforcement ring inside the shells, but was unaware of them producing a 5pc until a couple years later. The site I saw said after 63, the size of the reinforcement moved to 1 5/8". Any ideas or knowledge you guys have would be appreciated. I am strongly considering selling this set, therefore I am taking all offers I get for the next week or so. I just never play them anymore. I am in a rock band and whenever I get a chance to play jazz with people I have a gorgeous 60's Gretsch kit that I use. These things were dusty when I snapped the pictures, but have been case kept since I've owned them. The set itself is in very good condition considering, but does show some scuffs and what not. I used to transport and play it every Sunday night for about 2 yrs so it's bound to happen. The sizes are 14 for snare and 12, 13, 16, and 20 for toms. The snare strainer was replaced before I purchases it with a vintage Ludwig one, but still sounds amazing. I had a guy offer me 400 for the snare when I was playing it out regularly, so it must make an impression. I'm not really sure what to ask for a price so I'll see waht you guys have to say. Any questions or other pictures you'd like to see, just let me know. The badges are the copper and black Niles and the numbers are as follows. I also thought thet were later because of the higher numbers..
Snare 8900
12" tom 188574
13" tom 189095
Floor tom 205971
Kick 169803