Hello to all. I've been a lurker on this site but just joined up, as it seems to be an excellent source of information with knowledgeable and friendly participants. I really appreciate having forums like these!
I have recently come across a stunningly beautiful Japanese drum set (well, 2 drums, but they ARE a set!) in what looks to be the Tiger Pearl wrap. I have the 20x16 bass and 8x12 tom. The bass has the original hoops, believe it or not, and they appear to be plastic (?). The kit is similar to the "Stagelite" outfit in this catalog for the Star line, with the exception of the tom mount, which is the rail consolette mount type.
http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=6&now=4
I have the bass drum shells with lugs, attached tom mount and hoops, and the mounted tom with lugs, and that is all. Sadly, the badges have been removed, but the outline is a visable oval style. As I would love to make this into a fully functional kit, I need:
* Bass drum: 12 tympani-style tension rods and claws, a pair of spurs, and possibly the rest of the tom mount (I can always use a separate stand).
* Ride tom: a pair of hoops and 12 tension rods, and last but not least...
* A complete 14x15 floor tom (or one similar).
I know that I'm dreaming even asking about a floor tom (and even more so a snare!), but I just had to ask, with the hopes at very least to find the hardware for the bass and mounted tom. I could eventually find a black floor tom that would work, but I'd like to hold out hope that one with the same wrap is out there somewhere! Also, I've thought about the possibility of purchasing new Gibraltar hardware, but I'm not sure the hoops would fit the mounted tom, and the tension rods would have to be metric. I just thought some of you guys may have a line on this sort of thing.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!
--Rick Bowing
