That tom tom wasn't originally mounted on a separate stand. It was likely original to a separate set of drums -one with a 22 X 14 bass drum. It would have been mounted via a rail consolette. 20" bass drums were almost always paired with a 12" mounted and a 14 X 14 floor tom.

The snare drum is a Downbeat model. The finish is called Sky Blue Pearl. Cymbal mount should not have been on the top. I need to see more detailed pictures of the bass drum and all the interiors and badges to be sure of what's going on.

Hey Den, great looking kit there! I use a snare stand for the 13" rack tom because the railmount used in the '60s is not really user-friendly, at least I was unable to position the tom where I needed it. The stand-solution works find and looks classy! I have the complete railmount installed on the kick only I don't use it.

Please show us more pics of your kit. Here's another one of my '66 Super Classic SBP showing the rail + the stand-setup in more detail.

Peace, Gabor

Hi guys, thanks for the reply.

What you see is the way it was when I purchased the kit in '64. I knew the original owner, he was my instructor. I know the history of this set.. I remember playing it in his home / studio prior to buying it.

I just had all the heads off to replace them and clean up the drums. The kit had been in storage for over 30 years. Boy do new heads make a HUGE difference. There are no extra holes in the bass or the tom. There is no way anything was ever mounted any differently, the drums were made this way. The tom sits on a WFL stand, always has, that fits the era, early 60's.

As for badges; they are consistant with '62 Ludwigs. All orignal with no serial #'s. The floor tom was added by me in '65 and the badge has a serial # from late '64 early '65. It all fits.

Perhaps the drums were bought as seperates rather than as a pre-made kit. he used the original 3 piece set in a small dance / jazz band and for teaching. We just may never know.

Bottom line is the kit sounds great... big resonate sound for a small kit. Almost too resonate...

Would love any suggestions on tuning the snare. it is very loud, very resonate, almost uncontrolable. I keep it pretty well muffled or it just dominates everything.

I am in the market for a 'matching' sbp 16x16 floor tom, interesting that there are two of them on eBay. With a bit of luck one will be added to this set.

Thanks for the replies, great forum, nice to be pounding the 'skins' again and talking drum trash.

DenS

PS.. Will add some more pics. you know how it is, drum or take pictures.... guess what wins?

Just added a mid-60's 16x16. Now need to find some long (26") legs for it. It came with a set @ 18", hardly long enough.

Will post a pic when i get a chance.

DenS