I thought this kit deserved to be recorded. Although he contradicts himself, the kit almost speaks for itself. It has damage, and the price is just ridiculously high. I see this kit more in the 800 range due to the damage to the floor tom.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tama-18-12-14-Superstar-Drum-Set-Rare-Jazz-Vintage-70s_W0QQitemZ150490931205QQcategoryZ38097QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3907.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D300465582575%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5726946149795994105

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Reading the description will tell if this is someone who is paying attention to his own spiel or not.

He says they are not maple, but birch, but the interiors show off the nice maple....???

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Brand: Tama - Early Superstar drums. Very early serial numbers - Factory original set. 12": 82121 14": 82374 18": 82333[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Era: late 70s - see catalog attachment for more info on these early Superstars. I also showed a 1980 catalog which was the first one to show a set in these particular sizes, although in 1980 the superstar shells no longer had re-rings[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Condition: Excellent[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]-Shells are Great - Hardware and all Chrome is in Excellent Condition[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]All original hardware - All original Tama mufflers are included and fully functional. No Extra Holes in any of the drums[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Sizes: 18"x15", 12"x8", 14"x14" - These are uncommon and very desirable sizes. These sizes with the early shells with Re-rings are especially hard to find. Only early Tama 18" bass drums came with the 15" depth. This is NOT a converted floor tom.[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]All drums are 100% original[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Drums are finished in an [COLOR=red]Original Natural Maple Finish[/COLOR] showcasing the beautiful wood grain. Though Tama said these were maple shells they are really[COLOR=red]birch[/COLOR] shells[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Drums are in excellent condition and are all original[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]All Drums have original Triple-Flange chrome rims. Bass drum Wood rims are excellent. Includes Everything pictured including the Original Single-Arm tom mount, 3 Floor Tom legs, and Bass drum spurs[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Interiors show off the beautiful Maple grain of the drums[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]All shells are in excellent condition except for minor damage near one leg on the 14" floor tom (see pictures). This does not affect the structural integrity of the drum.[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]All Drums have[/COLOR][COLOR=red]Birch shells with Birch Re-rings[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]These early Superstars are extremely rare. Don't miss out![/COLOR][/SIZE]