http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slingerland-Bellson-Explosion-Buddy-Rich-80N-kit-WMP-canister-hardware-BEAUTIFUL-/190932947525?pt=US_Drums&hash=item2c747d9245

Off by 10 years, but pretty much what you are looking for. Just a bit pricey!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slingerland-Gibson-Buddy-Rich-signature-80N-custom-with-cloud-badge-canister-NIB-/190932987036?pt=US_Drums&hash=item2c747e2c9c

Frankly, I'd go with this one. This era of Slingerland drums are incredible, and the price is slightly better.

Thanks, empiredrum!

Really looking for a 69, though.

Is that second link one from the 50's? Regardless, both kits you posted are beautiful!

Curious as to why you are limiting your search to only 1969. The 80N was pretty much the same all the way through the mid-to-late 70's. Attached is a picture of a 1975 80N I had, wrapped in original Sparkling Red Pearl. They were 3-ply shells with rings and identical to the way they were built in 1969. Hope this helps!

Mark

No, it is from the Nashville era Slingerland drums in the late 90's. Pat Foley did QC on these, so they are really fine drums.

Thanks for the info on these!

A 69 is my first preference as a friend once owned a 69 and I fell in love with them. That kit is long gone now, so trying to get something close as possible.

Now knowing the 80Ns were built the same for a period of years, that really broadens my search.

I really appreciate the knowledge!

And just so you know, Steve Ellis the seller on those two kits has more than that for sale I believe.

He's a great guy and very knowledgeable of these kits. He has at one time or another 13 or more kits in this style, so I'd think he may have something in that time vintage.

But, as stated previously, they really were the same construction in terms of plys and rerings all through until the late 70's.

My set is roughly 1972 vintage and friends have a 77' and 80' set in WMP and there's really no perceptible difference.

Just beware in WMP they are pricey, especially if the wrap is in good shape and original even if it's yellowed (aka mellowed) with age.

You maybe better off price wise to find a 50N and just convert it to an 80N by getting a set-o-matic single tom mount and putting the "L" arms for the ride and splash on, it's an easy switch and you not drilling any extra holes, just new ones that would be there if they put in a the factory.

Good luck.

BGT

Thanks BGT!!!

I will see what I can find. Good to know!

Speaking of Steve Ellis... I sold him my 80N kit! He's had it up on eBay a few times, with no luck. Now, I really like Steve. He's a good guy...BUT...I'm not sure why he's asking so much for some of his kits, including my 80N. Sold my kit to him for a ridiculously low price and not sure why he feels it's worth what he's asking. I should have kept that kit, but "should haves" don't count! LoLoLoLo

"Buy low, sell high" is a very good business model. If he can get that kind of money for a kit and can afford to sit on a kit long enough to wait for that buyer, why wouldn't he?