Hi all,

Found a nice little score last week. This appears to be an early 70s Star 5x14 in what I think is their Gray Marine Pearl, with gray painted interior. The only thing missing is the badge unfortunately. The finish and tensioning butt style are featured in the 1967 catalog, but that compound lever strainer doesn't appear anywhere that I've found. Since that strainer carried over to some of the early Tama snares in 1973 or so, I'm dating this instrument at 1972. Based on even chrome wear and the lack of any extra holes, it appears to be all original. The "pre-set" style muffler seems to be missing a top knob, which is no biggie. I'll need to pack the lugs and do a little clean up but this thing already sounds really cool. $50 delivered to my backyard, and she even threw in a Pearl snare stand! Very interesting model with that strainer! Any other input from the Star experts is certainly welcome - thanks all!