ive got a snare with that badge. dont know the exact age of it. i have heard early 60's but cannot verify that. i think its a neat badge.

mike

Mike, You're correct late 60's on your drum. FYI, I'm on the lookout for a floor tom with the same finish just like your snare, but blue instead of yellow. It's called Blue Galaxy I believe. Looking for a 16 to finish off a DB kit.

Yes i have.Your drum is is from about 1965-67.The shell should be a thin 3 ply with rings.Its a copy of the Ludwig "Club Date" lug set up....Mikey

I had a SBP 22 13 16 all with that badge,stick saver rims,and a 7 lug a side FT.

I liked the look of the badge kind of a Sling Premier hybrid.

I always thought they were early 60's,nice to know they were 65 67 if SBP was offered at that time.

when i got mine, i was told it was late 50's. i think that was an assumption due to the badge design and overall uncertainty. i knew it wasnt that old due to the wrap and overall design of the drum. 65-67 makes perfect sense for that wrap. people can say what they want about pearl, but the chrome on mine really overshadows many drums in my collection. probably only my mid 60's sonor has chrome with this quality.

mike

I have a snare with this badge and was always lead to believe that this badge was from around 1965

I am of the bent that this badge is 65 or earlier. This type of leg bracket was not used much past this point in time.

same badge here. seller says 50's....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-RED-SPARKLE-VINTAGE-PEARL-DRUM-SET-Attic-Find-/250830602399?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item3a66ab409f

mike