Hi vintage drum lovers! These are not for sale, I'm just after some information and opinions on these drums. ...
Earlier today i came across this kit and jumped on it as i didn't want to miss out on getting it. I have little knowledge of vintage drums, but from what i can tell it's a 1960's Tiger Eye kit in the following sizes:
14x5, 13x9, 16x15?, and 22x14. Sizes aren't exact but close. ..is this due to imperial vs metric systems?
It's in very good condition. A little dusty, but otherwise great - nice and shiny chrome, very few marks in the wrap.
Came with what appears to be period correct hardware:
HH, Snare, cymbal stands and kick pedal.
The snare drum had a gold script logo but the other three have period correct oval badge. Flat steel throw off arm.
The 13" has rings but the snare does not. I'm assuming the kick and floor do have them (haven't taken them apart yet to see).
Both toms and snare appear to have the stick saver hoops.
The kit came with a set of Super Zyn hats, an unlabeled 18" and a 20" riveted Zildjian.
Thrown in were the obligatory box of broken sticks and brushes....
As this is my first vintage kit, my questions are:
Is this a good choice for a vintage kit?
Is it a problem that the snare has a different badge to the rest of the drums?
I paid $550AUD for everything. How did i do? Bargain? Ripped off?
Any other info on these drums would be fantastic.
I can't seem to load my photos from here, so until i figure out how to do it, here is a link to my post to a Facebook group regarding this kit...
https://m.facebook.com/groups/332797706915291?view=permalink&id=456516417876752