Yes, Gibson era. That badge and serial number was used around 2003.

What kind of shells were they using in this period? Basswood?

They still had 5 ply maple shells kicking around, your kit might be one of them.

She's pretty lively, and fairly light, which makes me think bass wood, not a bad tone, I'll try her out live with some Coated Emps, see what eventuates...

Left over Niles 5-ply were used up early in the Gretch/HSS era (late 80's). These drums are 2000's Gibson era MusicYo. Imported shells. Member idrum4fun would know what type of shells were being used then.

As slingerfan said, these drums appear to be after the Gretsch/HSS era and most likely MusicYo time period. I can't be 100 percent positive, but the one picture showing the interior does look like basswood. My 1994 HSS kit is 5ply... inner/outer Canadian Maple with 3 mahogany inner plies. I don't know much about the MusicYo kits, but there were some nice snare drum offerings and were real bargains!

-Mark

Thank you all for your input... I do appreciate your comments

Your kit looks great! Love the front head!

-Mark