P.S. - the drums came with vintage vinyl bags and seem to have been stored in them for many years. The wrap is in really nice condition. Do you see anything that isn't original?

Thanks again.

Tom

Tension rods and claws on BD are not original. Pretty easy fix. BD hoops are '74-up with chrome inlay. '68-'69 +/- for that serial number. Are the other serials close? Set-o-matic should be aluminum for '68 into late '69. Fairly minor details. Wrap looks good.

Hi rusticdrummer!

The serial number provided points to around 1968. As to a specific catalog model, that can be tough. However, looking at the catalog 69, for model year 1968, my guess is that your drums could have been part of the Gene Krupa 1N or the Cusatis 4N. Both kits were cataloged with those bass and tom sizes. While the 4N was shown with an 8x12, the catalog clearly shows that you could substitute the 9x13 for no additional cost. What a deal!

I also noted that the bass drum has non-original bass drum claws and tension rods and that the hoops have chrome inlay strips. These would have been matching champagne sparkle. Hope all this helps.

-Mark

Thanks, guys - very helpful! All serial numbers are in the 181,900 - 182,000 range.

Tom

Nicely clustered. "Born together". Probably Krupa 1N as Mark stated.

Thanks again. I may have to pick up a matching snare - and if I could find a 14-inch floor tom to add, I would be thrilled.

Tom

Hi, all - I am listing these Slingerland Champagne Sparkle drums on Ebay tonight if anyone is interested. I have lots of other gear up now and will continue adding in the coming days. Time to thin the herd! - Tom