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Imperial - Swiss-made vintage drums

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Hello guys,

A few months ago I made a really sweet deal :)

I got this wonderful Imperial set, 22 inch bass drum and 12 and 14 inch toms (unfortunately they are all pre-international sizes), along with a Pearl Export snare, a pair of Meinl Streamer hats, a nice Pearl hi-hat stand and a home made snare stand :)

All of this for 100 euros! (that'd be around 130$)

The wood and the finish are super solid, so is the hardware, nothing is harmed, the drums have reinforcement rings...and I'll leave the pictures do the talking now, you've heard enough from me :D

Enjoy!

http://s1339.beta.photobucket.com/user/deserter_cbsm/library/

P.S. Sorry for the dust, I was kinda in a rush when I was taking the photos, they are all clean and shiny now :))

Posted on 11 years ago
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Oh, and I forgot to mention, I also got the front hoop and a front head for the bass drum, but no lugs and claws :(

These days I'll be visiting some local craftsmen around here to see if they can replicate the lugs, aand I'll keep you updated :)

Cheers!

Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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These looks beauty !!! Never seen and heard before...

George.

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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cool looking set. really funky lugs. what would you call those? barrel lugs?

Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Guess I have to sleep one night and then decide, whether I find these (never seen before) rare lugs nice or ugly. Toilet

Anyway - thanx for sharing with us!

Ralf

Vintage STAR (= Pre-Tama) website: www.star-drums.de
Posted on 11 years ago
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Now THAT is something you don't see everyday..I know that much!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks for sharing,... never saw an Imperial drum kit.

What a great looking set, congratulations.

I owned a Dutch 1940's Triumph snare which basically was a copy of an Imperial snare.

They even copied the badge and logo !?

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Those look very cool. Good luck finding the parts you need, or having them made.

Best

Stephen

Vintage Drum Student
Posted on 11 years ago
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Love this Forum! When you think you've seen everything...then Booom! Swiss drums!!!

Get off! Get your f**in' clothes and get off! Right now! Pull the f**in' bus over! -Buddy Rich
Posted on 11 years ago
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A set to die for! Do they have anything to do with the Royal Gedeponer brand?...In any case the set exudes class and the shells look just amazing!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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