Only Admins can see this message.
Data Transition still in progress. Some functionality may be limited until the process is complete.
Processing Attachment, Gallery - 186.78079%

Can anyone identify this vintage tama finish ? Last viewed: 13 hours ago

Posts: 1880 Threads: 292

Saw this decent deal on a what looks to be a vintage 79-80 vintage Tama Swingstar that i may get my hands on, but i was wondering if anyone could identify the finish.. Judging from my research into Tama's vintage catalog section, the finish looks to be called "Royal Pewter" or "Platina",

but the thing that confuses me is the bass drum hoop inlays, which clearly have the "Metallic White" finish..

Pics are horrible, and i emailed the guy to send me better quality pics to see the finish clearly, and to see if there is any damage to the wrap, chrome, or shells..

I loved these drums and owned a kit when i was in my late teens, early 20's..The Zola coat finish inside the shells made the drums speak with power and clear attack, but also retaining a certain warmth to them.. These didn't have re-rings but still sounded great..Maybe it's just nostalgia, but when these drums have brand new heads on and tuned properly, these can give any current Tama drum series equivalent a run for their money..I left a link to compare the kit from the ad to the ones in the catalog..

Thanks in advance for the replies..

cheers,

Rob

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-batterie-percussion/longueuil-rive-sud/batterie-drums-tama-swingstar-vintage-5-tambours-pas-cher/1072130469?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Posted on 10 years ago
#1
Posts: 69 Threads: 6

I believe it is called Misty Chrome, my first kit was a set of Tama Swingstars in Misty Chrome.

1958 WFL Super Classic Sky Blue Pearl
1964 Ludwig Club Date Red Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Black Pearl
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Pink Champagne Sparkle
1969 Ludwig Hollywood Sky Blue Pearl
1971 Ludwig Big Beat Black Panther
1976 Ludwig Power Factory Outfit Black Vistalite
1997 Mapex Orion Classic Transparent Purple
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
Posts: 2023 Threads: 47

From new_user

I believe it is called Misty Chrome, my first kit was a set of Tama Swingstars in Misty Chrome.

Looks more like Dusty Muffler Tape to me....:)

[seriously though I think that's what it is]

Mitch

1 attachment
mt.jpg
13.6 kB
Posted on 10 years ago
#3
Posts: 1880 Threads: 292

Passed on this kit.. Not in a decent shape for the price..

Posted on 10 years ago
#4
Posts: 1880 Threads: 292

Downtownfarmer-- I contacted the seller again and he said that's exactly what it was, hence the cheapo price.. It would be a lot of work to remove the tape glue residue, but goo gone will do the job fast.. Whoever did this insane wrapping is nuts ! Lol !..

But i can't help but wonder that underneath lies an original, perfectly preserved Metallic White wrap.. Still maybe on the fence with this one.. We'll see.. Hmmmm

Posted on 10 years ago
#5
  • Share
  • Report
Action Another action
Something else here