All shells should be with re-rings inside. This was a transition period so they may be painted inside or could be without paint. I saw a same era set with no paint in the bass, maple inside, and the toms were painted white, and appeared to be mahogany under the paint (the white paint had some slight wood grain showing under it).

I think the bass on this set was from '59, though. There is info online as to the general time frame they started painting interiors white. Of course no serial numbers and they could be either transitional badges or the gold keystone type.

If it is a rewrap then you should look for extra holes drilled or plugged inside the shells, and obviously a rewrap isn't worth as much money. Maybe some others will chime in here.

If you "just bought" these drums then your questions are moot and should have been asked before you paid the money...hopefully you won't get any surprises...good luck.

Mike Curotto

sorry just bought ( on internet )not seen them up close , picking the drums up at the weekend.