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Finally! Found another vintage set (Star)

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Hey all,

Haven't been posting in a while, but I picked up this baby last week!

A MIJ Star 4-piece kit. It's in unbelievable shape; wrap is fantastic, hardware and attachments all there, wood looks fine (although I haven't peeked in all the drums yet), and I even got a set of custom-made green vinyl cases in the with the deal. I'm pretty happy about it!

To be honest, I gave each drum a clean-up and tune, and - leaving the original, ancient heads on there - played it a bit....and it sounds pretty bad. : )

But I'm going to get some new heads for the set and see how she sounds. After that, I'll probably do what I did with the last one and lacquer the interior shells (I followed VDF guides on this previously...).

I do have a couple questions that you guys could help me out with, though:

- what's the name of this wrap colour? I love it...like a green bowling ball, sort of?

- I got two stands along with the kit that seem higher quality than the set itself. A Premier snare stand, and a similar looking Olympic flush-base cymbal stand (picture is below). Is there anything special about these?

Thanks in advance for the help, guys,

-380

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Posted on 11 years ago
#1
Posts: 53 Threads: 2

What an awesome find you have there I bought one this summer in the same finish called oyster pearl some call it blue oyster pearl, you will notice that the color is blue underneath the lugs. What size are your drums, mine are 13, 16 and 22 without a snare and have round badges with the re-rings. Here is a link to my thread.

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=40416&highlight=star

Currently my first set ever 1983 Pearl Export original owner. 2008 Grestch Catalina Maple, and a 1970 Star kit. Many snares including a big R Dynasonic.
Previous Rogers Holiday 12, 16, 20 and powertone snare.
Premier apk and Premier Cabria kits.
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
Posts: 2349 Threads: 79

WOO HOO!

Sweet find!

fishwaltz
Posted on 11 years ago
#3
Posts: 1725 Threads: 135

Nice kit. The flush based stands are cool and look to be in great shape. The Premier snare one is pre - Lokfast but probably worth a few bucks to someone looking to complete a kit. Same with the Oly cymbal stand. If it had been a Lokfast one in that condition it would fetch $50-$70 because they are so awesome

Andrew

Golden Curtain
www.myspace.com/garagelandnz
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
Posts: 407 Threads: 27

I keep saying this but, man that wrap is fab!! Where do you guys find these kits that are complete ? Awesome find. Congrats.

late 60s Ludwig Standard kit (blue strata)
late 60s Star kit (red satin)
Tama Rockstar Custom
a few snares ...
Posted on 11 years ago
#5
Posts: 70 Threads: 15

OMG!!!

still have rubber on feets ;)

For all MIJ addicted:
https://www.facebook.com/Thevintagejapanesedrums
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
Posts: 868 Threads: 134

Absolutly great kit:-)

cool find;-)

Keep on Pl

Posted on 11 years ago
#7
Posts: 71 Threads: 25

haha - thanks guys.

Trust me, though, these things are more or less hen's teeth around where I live; I don't stumble over nice full vintage sets very often for sure.

I actually just finished putting new heads on these suckers and they sound 600% better...whew!

On the subject of drumheads - the Aquarian Super Kick II batter head is rocking my world! Great BD head, and cheap, too!

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
Posts: 244 Threads: 25

Beautiful! I love the oyster pearl wrap, ant on a complete kit! I had the same badge & wrap in a 22/12/14 without the snare. The bass had the fattest tone.

Congrats!Clapping Happy2

Brian

'65/'66 Slingerland Stage Band in Red Sparkle Pearl
'67 Rogers Buddy Rich Headliner in Blue Sparkle Pearl
'49 WFL 6.5x14 Contest Snare
'55 Slingerland 7x14 Hollywood Ace Snare
'70's Premier PD2000 5x14 Snare
50's & 70's Zildjian/Paiste Cymbals
Posted on 11 years ago
#9
Posts: 1292 Threads: 147

Gorgeous kit! Like prized asian jade! Congrats!

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 11 years ago
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