So perusing websites, this picture caught my eye - hey, is that an 18 kick? If so, that's a 14 FT. And the metal snare sitting on top would seem to confirm those sizes. A MIJ true bop kit with an 8-lug kick? 8 lugs on the 14? I've never seen that before. Not that I'm a stencil collector, but I had to inquire.
A quick call to the store verified the assumption, and left a hole in my wallet. Seller says the tiger eye/root beer swirl wraps are all intact, and the kit just needs a good cleaning and heads. Nothing missing. I pick these up next week. Yes, I called a second time to confirm the sizes. :^|
Gambles Import Corp drums, seems to be unsettled whether Pre-Pearl or Pre-Tama. These are the thicker lauan, non-rering variety. Painted grey on the inside, ala Gretsch. Yes, the badges even look RB-ish from a distance, don't they?
Regards,
John
